Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly Reviews
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Audra Sent on 12/14/2025Highly Recommend!
My wife and I got married this September. Reverend Bill was our officiant. We didn't know why type of ceremony we wanted. He listed to our ideas and helped us design a ceremony that was authentically us. Throughout the process, he was extremely diligent and organized - reminding us of important deadlines and helping use finalize all ceremony details will in advance of the big day.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you, Audra, for your kind words. It's really been a pleasure getting to know you two -such a delightful couple! Blessings to you both as you move into the next phase of your life together. - Rev. Bill -
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Skyler Sent on 07/15/2025Could not Ask for a Better Officiant
Rev Bill was excellent. He was professional, warm, and was an expert aid up to and at our Wedding. He met with us often, got to really know us and our relationship, and offered invaluable advice regarding the ceremony and our vows. And it wasn't just us, our guests commented on just how perfect Rev. Bill was for our special day.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks, Skyler! It's been a great journey, from our first call to your decision to move forward some months later, through all the planning. I've appreciate your thoughtful questions and how engaged you were in the ceremony design process. All the best to you both as you travel on from here! -
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John Sent on 06/30/2025Thank you Rev. Bill!
We cannot thank Rev. Bill enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable! Despite our last-minute booking with only two months to plan, Rev. Bill seamlessly accommodated us with virtual meetings to craft a personalized ceremony. He took the time to learn our love story and wove it into a beautifully written narrative that was the highlight of the day. Our guests raved about how unique and heartfelt it was, setting our wedding apart from any other they’d attended. Rev. Bill’s warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made the process stress-free and the ceremony perfect. We wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Bill to anyone seeking an exceptional officiant!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks, John! It was truly a joy to officiate for you and Mary. Yes, the timeline was a little short, but you were great about diving in and participating in the ceremony design. All the best to you! -
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Josh Sent on 11/18/2024Our experience with Rev. Bill was fantastic. He took the time to get to know us and did an amazing job making our wedding truly a special day.
Rev. Bill was extremely responsive, detail oriented, and creative and he is such and amazing person. He tailored our service in a way that made it so special to us and our family.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Josh, Working with you and Christy - and your shiny kids - was such a treat! Making a Family Unity Candle just for you was a highlight, as was our practice session at your home. All the best to you, your wife, and the family! - Rev. Bill -
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Jenna Sent on 11/06/2024Couldn't have asked for a better wedding ceremony with Rev. Bill
Rev. Bill was awesome to work with. Very professional, responsive, and flexible/ understanding when schedules need to change. He pays attention to detail and was willing to meet with us as often as needed to get the ceremony details down right. He created the wedding ceremony of our dreams and honestly made it the best part of the night! We got so many compliments on our ceremony - he made it funny and emotional and captured our personalities perfectly. We also took his pre-marriage counseling sessions - it helped to get to know each other better when working on the ceremony. My husband and I still use the practices we learned in the marriage classes today and feel that it greatly improved our communication.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Jenna, I so enjoyed working with you two - and getting to know you as we worked on your ceremony. You're such an interesting couple, and I was impressed with the way you dove into your pre-marriage work. I see great things in your future! - Rev. Bill -
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Stacie Sent on 11/03/2024Weisman Wedding
Rev Bill is a true professional, his heart of the story spoke to everyone..Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you for your kind words, Stacie. I was so busy that week that I considering declining, but as soon as I heard a little bit of your story, I knew I wanted to serve as your officiant. Officiating at Promontory Point was the icing on the cake! It was great getting to know you as we working on the ceremony. I wish you two all the best as you launch into your marriage life together! - Rev. Bill -
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Joanna Sent on 10/31/2024The Perfect Officiant for a Beautiful Ceremony
We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Bill! From start to finish, he took the time to truly get to know us, incorporating our story and personalities into the ceremony in such a heartfelt way. His warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail made the whole process seamless, allowing us to enjoy our big day with ease. The ceremony was genuine, beautifully delivered, and perfectly captured our love. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a truly personal touch for their wedding day!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Joanna, Thank you for your kind words. It has truly been an honor to get to know you two, and to create a wedding ceremony for you. Then, the celebrate your wedding at the Morton Arboretum.... that was such a beautiful place to celebrate your love. All the best to you, always! - Rev. Bill -
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Rachel Sent on 10/01/2024Great experience
Rev. Bill Epperly was great to work with! He was extremely professional, responsive, and made the process smooth and easy. I highly recommend hiring Rev. Bill to be your wedding officiant.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Hi Rachel! Thanks for your kind words. :) I was just in Naperville for a rehearsal last week and I thought of you and your beautiful ceremony as I drove past your Chapel there at the Naper Settlement. I'll never forget your dramatic entrance (and how cold it was outside)! Warm Regards, Rev. Bill -
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Dan O. Sent on 07/29/2024Rev. Bill was excellent!
Rev. Bill was the perfect choice to officiate our wedding. Rev. Bill perfectly captured everything we could have wanted in a ceremony. Rev. Bill made sure to highlight our heart story. What an amazing day made possible by our wonderful officiant. I highly recommend choosing Rev. Bill for your big day!!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Dan, Your wedding at The Drake in Oak Brook was so great. Thank you for trusting me to share your story with your family and guests - and to officiate for you. Wishing you every blessing as you travel on! - Rev. Bill -
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Jamie Sent on 07/22/2024Jamie and Leo’s Lily Pool Wedding
Reverend Bill came highly recommended to us from a friend in event planning ( and she was not wrong!). Bill spent quality time getting to know us and crafting our love story, readings, and vows. He had a calming energy the day of the wedding that put us at ease. We can’t thank him enough for all that he did to make our little day special.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Jamie and Leo, Your wedding by the Lily Pool was one of those special moments that make me love being an officiant. I've enjoyed working with you and will hope to hear from you on down the road! - Rev. Bill -
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Elle Sent on 07/14/2024Exceptional Officiant: Personalized, Professional, and Perfectly Memorable
We were incredibly fortunate to have Rev. Bill oversee our wedding ceremony. Rev. Bill’s ability to personalize every aspect of the ceremony to reflect our love story was truly remarkable. From the initial meeting to the final vows, Rev. Bill demonstrated professionalism, warmth, and a deep understanding of what makes a wedding memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant to guide us through such an important moment in our lives. Highly recommended!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks Elle, It's been a blast getting to know you two - and then officiating for you was the best. I'm happy to see you launched into your marriage and wish you all the best! - Rev. Bill -
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Emily Sent on 07/02/2024Rev. Bill is amazing!
We are so grateful for Rev. Bill and that he officiated for us. Not only did he officiate for us, but he places a great deal of care and consideration in the service he provides. We had regular calls with him and grew to feel very prepared prior to tying the knot. He is very organized and provides a great deal of materials and information for those not knowing what to expect. Our families also really love him, which is a huge plus. It takes a lot of trust when hiring an officiant, and Rev. Bill goes above and beyond - he has become a trusted advisor and friend!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Emily and Jim, it's been a total pleasure getting to know you as we worked to plan your wedding! From our first meeting to your choice of Halim Time and Glass Museum as your venue, you've been a special couple. I look forward to hearing from you on down the road! Rev. Bill -
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Artem Sent on 04/18/2024
Perfect Officiant for a Heartfelt, Intimate Ceremony
Reverend Bill truly made our intimate wedding ceremony a heartfelt and memorable event. His warm demeanor and thoughtful words resonated with all of us, creating a profound sense of unity and joy. Reverend Bill's professionalism and ability to tailor the ceremony to our personal story stood out remarkably. He was attentive to our wishes and provided guidance that enhanced our special day. His presence brought a sense of calm and reverence, perfectly matching the atmosphere of our private setting. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant to lead us into this new chapter of our lives. Highly recommended for couples looking for someone who can make their ceremony as special and unique as their relationship.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks for your kind words, Artem. Performing your wedding was one of the highlights of my Spring! I enjoyed getting to know you too, even in our brief time. All the best to you in your married life! -
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Qingyuan Sent on 11/28/2023Thank you so much, Rev. Bill.
Rev. Bill is the officiant of our wedding. He is extremely helpful, patient, and willing to listen. We are very lucky to have him as our officiant, and we would definitely recommend him to any of our friends who are getting married!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you, Quingyuan! I appreciate your kind words. It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as your officiant. All the best to you!
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David Sent on 10/22/2023Excellent & Caring
Rev. Bill did an excellent job with our ceremony and I would highly recommend him to anything looking for someone to officiate a wedding. He was very detailed in preparing for the ceremony and had some great suggestions. It was a very pleasant experience working with him to plan our dream ceremony and he really took the time to get to know us as a couple.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you, David! It was pure joy working with you and Jessica to create your ceremony. Officiating at The Pfister was the icing on the cake! Warm Regards to you! Rev. Bill -
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Kristine Sent on 12/29/2022
Highly Recommend!
It was a pleasure to have Rev. Bill as our officiant. Every step of the process was well-thought out, organized, professional, and tailored to our every need and request.
He was so easy to talk to, he answered all of our questions and made everything so easy to understand. On our wedding day, he made us feel comfortable and even added some humor to make it more fun. Thank you Rev Bill!
We highly recommend his service!
Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Kristine, Thank you for your kind words. It was great meeting you and officiating for you at The Renaissance Chicago! Please stay in touch. Warm Regards, Rev. Bill -
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Sean Sent on 11/30/2022
Very Well Done
We are the couple which prefers a wedding to be formal and elegant, but also fun and loose. Rev Bill listens carefully, spends time getting to know you and your wedding ceremony style preference. He takes what he learns from you as a couple and prepares his delivery around it. The result was a wonderful ceremony and a memory that will live with us forever.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Sean and Nicole, Your wedding at Salvatore's was so much fun. But even better were the conversations that led up to it. I wish you all the best as you travel on! - Rev. Bill -
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Kaitlin Sent on 11/12/2022
Customized experience
My husband and I are so glad we chose Rev. Bill for our wedding. We knew we wanted our ceremony to be unique to us, but weren’t exactly sure how to make that happen. Rev. Bill was great at helping us sort that out and was so patient when we were indecisive about certain aspects! We got many compliments on our ceremony and how it was very “us” - just what we were hoping for :)
(Photos by Nikki Kate Photography)Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you Kaitlin! Your wedding at Loft Lucia was so much fun. It has been great getting to know you. Please stay in touch! Rev Bill -
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Richard Sent on 10/30/2022Couldn't have been happier
Were glad we chose Rev. Bill Epperly to Marry us, he was very respectful and kind and my wife and I felt very comfortable being married by him. We highly recommend Rev. Bill Epperly. It was an honer being married on our special day thank you 😊Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Richard, it was a pleasure meeting you and performing your Signing Ceremony. I hope you'll stay in touch! All the Best! Rev. Bill -
G Stramaglio Sent on 10/10/2022
You can't go wrong with Rev Bill!
Rev Bill Epperly married us last month, creating a beautiful and memorable ceremony!! Even my grandmother (who really wanted a church wedding) was extremely impressed by Rev Bill! He really listens to what you do and do not want in your wedding ceremony and seamlessly creates exactly what you as the couple desire at your ceremony! He is extremely professional, accommodating, and most importantly, reassuring! I cannot stress enough that having Rev Bill for your ceremony is the right move! I would recommend him to anyone :) Thank You so much Rev Bill!!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Grace, It was a real pleasure getting to know you and David and then officiating for you at Salvatore's! Please stay in touch. Rev. Bill -
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Michael Sent on 08/03/2022Excellent Wedding Ceremony
Rev. Bill was easy to work with and he took a personal interest in our journey to marriage. He helped us navigate a complete reschedule of our wedding due to the pandemic, and was always there to help us. When the day finally did come he was extremely well prepared and delivered an excellent service. Our guests raved about how much they enjoyed it. We greatly appreciated that Rev Bill kept the ceremony light and engaging befitting a joyous celebration. People enjoyed how humorous and genuine Rev Bill is and we wholeheartedly recommend him to perform your service.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks, Mike! It's been a journey as we both navigated the pandemic and then finally celebrated your wedding! I'm so glad to have met you and Mike and look forward to staying in touch. All the best! Rev. Bill -
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Michael Sent on 02/16/2022Very Happy with Rev Bill!
We were very happy with Rev. Bill, who served as the officiant for our wedding ceremony in January 2022 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago. Our celebration was delayed by a year, and COVID continued to provide challenges even on our rescheduled date, but Bill made the day feel very special. He took the time to really get to know us, and we could not have picked a better officiant!
Mike and Phyllisa JansenWeddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Mike & Phyllisa, You are a classy couple. I was so happy to be able to create and officiate your ceremony! All the best as you travel on, and I hope we can stay in touch. Rev. Bill -
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Samantha Sent on 01/27/2022Great Service
We really enjoyed working with Rev. Bill! He implemented everything we wanted and the whole thing went smoothly.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Hi Samantha, It was so much fun meeting and planning your commitment ceremony at River Roast! Please do stay in touch. - Rev. Bill -
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Kaley Sent on 01/22/2022Rev. Bill is the best!
We hired Rev. Bill for our NYE wedding and we are so happy we selected him to be a part of our wedding ceremony! We both were raised in Catholic families but we did not want to get married in a church. Rev. Bill did an excellent job making our ceremony feel like a catholic ceremony without having to be in a church. Both of our families were extremely happy with how our ceremony went and we received compliments all night after the ceremony from our wedding guests on how nicely done and beautiful our ceremony was! Rev. Bill made us feel so comfortable being up there during our ceremony, and also planned several meetings leading up to our wedding so all 3 of us felt comfortable and did not at all feel like a stranger was conducting our wedding. We cannot recommend Rev. Bill enough! Thank you, Rev. Bill!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Kaley, I have so enjoyed getting to know you two - officiating for you at the Hinsdale Golf Club on NYE was just the icing on the cake. All the best as you travel on! - Rev. Bill -
Danijela Sent on 10/02/2021
Rev. Bill is amazing
Thank you Rev. Bill for your kind words and promises of even more wonderful days ahead of us. We’re forever grateful on your blessings.
If you wish for heartfelt blessings of your new life together, reach Rev. Bill without hesitation.
Danijela& AndrijaWeddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you, Dani! It was a beautiful day there at Milton Lee Olive Park and a joy to officiate for you and Andrija! - Rev. Bill -
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Andrea Sent on 09/19/2020We Love Rev. Bill!
Rev. Bill was the officiant for our elopement in August 2020. Rev. Bill was incredible from the start! Over a series of calls, Rev. Bill learned about us as individuals and a couple. Rev. Bill was very responsive, had wonderful advice on how to structure the ceremony, and even provided great relationship advice (like scheduling an "annual leadership retreat" with your partner to discuss goals for the year). Rev. Bill had many ceremony reading options for religious and agnostic couples. Rev. Bill was also very accommodating. We had to change the time of our ceremony, from 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, just the week before our ceremony; Rev. Bill made adjustments in his schedule for us and was able to accomodate the time change! It was a huge ask, and we are very thankful. Stop looking, you should hire Rev. Bill!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Andrea, Your sunrise elopement was a big Summer 2020 highlight for me! I won't forget any of it, from getting up at 4am to being with you and Dan as the sun rose. It's been great getting to know you and I hope to stay in touch. All the best to you! - Rev. Bill -
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Gregory Sent on 09/07/2020
Best wedding officiant
My wedding coordinator described rev bill as dove. He is so kind and warm hearted, he worked so hard to make sure that our special day was extra special.Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you, Gregg! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you and Chris. Your wedding at Vasa Park was a highlight of my Summer. I wish you a lifetime of happiness! - Rev. Bill -
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Erin Sent on 07/20/2020The Best Officiant in Chicago
Originally, we had another officiant to officiate our wedding, however she stepped down and recommended Rev Bill! He took over where our last officiant left off and agreed to do the wedding at her price and with the script originally created. He added special information to our ceremony making it personalized and connected with us every step of the way through video calls and email. He also mailed our wedding certificate to the courthouse. WE ARE VERY THANKFUL for Rev Bill especially for officiating us during the pandemic!! He accommodated our requests that involved pandemic requirements as well. He was very kind and professional. Definitely recommend!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks, Erin! It was wonderful getting to know you and Chris and officiating for you at the Armour House in Lake Forest! Please stay in touch. I wish you all the best! - Rev. Bill -
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Di Fu Sent on 11/01/2019Excellent!
We worked with Rev. Bill in June 2019 and he is great. We wanted a not-so-religious ceremony and Rev. Bill did a great job in leading the ceremony. Also Rev. Bill was very helpful in planning and keeping everything on track. We had a chance to meet in person and also had a video conference before the wedding to go over details (more like a mini rehearsal of the entire ceremony process), plus email correspondences where Rev. Bill was very responsive and helpful. Rev. Bill also helped us in preparing our vows. As someone who had no idea what to do at the wedding ceremony, we really appreciate all his efforts in making everything super easy and smooth for us. The ceremony was great. Highly recommend :)Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Di, It was so great getting to know you and Jun. Your location was gorgeous and everything came together beautifully for your wedding at North Pond! I wish you guys all the best and hope you'll stay in touch! - Rev. Bill -
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Kelly Sent on 06/03/2019The Best Chicago Officiant!
My husband Nick and I are so happy we found Rev Bill to marry us on May 18, 2019. We were so impressed that he truly understood us as a couple after only meeting with him for an hour. Each time we met with him after that we felt like he understood our relationship and would be the perfect person to reflect that to our wedding guests. He was extremely professional, personable and organized. He asked us to review every detail of our ceremony so we felt comfortable with every reading, prayer and vow. He even gave us great ideas to help make our ceremony more special like adding a flower ceremony for our parents. We would highly recommend Rev Bill to anyone looking for an amazing officiant!!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thank you Kelly! It was so great getting to know you and Nick and then planning and officiating your wedding! Salvatore's was the perfect venue for you. I wish you a wonderful adventure as you settle into your marriage! - Rev. Bill -
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Goda Sent on 10/09/2018Rev. Bill was a great find! He was great to work with and really accommodated our vision while planning out the wedding ceremony. My (now) husband and I are not religious but spiritual and he made us feel comfortable about our choices and carefully crafted the ceremony with appropriate words. We choose to do a few sessions of the counseling for ourselves, but to also spend some more time with Rev. Bill before the big day so it wouldn't be a stranger marrying us. We enjoyed the assessment utilized as the basis of our conversations and Rev Bill was very accommodating to our schedules and ran the sessions really nicely. We enjoyed getting to know him and his personality during these sessions as well as growing as a couple.
Leading up to the big day, we had clear and consistent communication with Rev. Bill finalizing details and he provided some nice words of reassurance that every bride needs the week of her wedding! haha On the day, he was very timely (important for a type A bride like me!) and always had a lovely calm demeanor. Overall, we had a great experience with Rev. Bill and would highly recommend. I even received comments from my family and friends that they really like him, and his voice, and demeanor so it wasn't just us who like him!
You can't go wrong with Rev. Bill!Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
Thanks so much, Goda! It was really a pleasure getting to know you through the pre-marriage sessions and then the wedding planning! Your wedding at 12 Vineyards was gorgeous! I wish you lots of joy in your married life! - Rev. Bill -
William Sent on 08/27/2018So great to work with Bill. He is amazing officant, friendly and very helpful. We are so happy that Bill is our wedding officiant.
William & HaWeddings by Rev. Bill Epperly's reply:
William, I loved your wedding location - the Mystic Blue at Navy Pier! And it was great getting to know you and Ha during the wedding planning. All the best to you both! Rev. Bill -
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