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Rev. Bill Epperly is a top-rated Chicago-based Officiant serving Chicagoland and southeastern Wisconsin.

A professional wedding officiant since 2013, he creates premium wedding ceremonies that reflect the personalities and preferences of each couple. Rev. Bill prides himself on getting to know every couple and in telling their story in a personal way.. Rev Bill's distinctive weddings create priceless memories that last a lifetime.

Here's what a Chicago couple said about their wedding:

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You made our ceremony more personal and meaningful to us and our guests than any other wedding we've ever been to."

See what other couples say about Rev. Bill Epperly. Read the 93 5-star reviews on Wedding Wire and the 70-plus 5-star reviews Rev. Bill has on The Knot

Let Rev. Bill create a beautiful wedding ceremony for you. Contact him now.

Rev. Bill Epperly has officiated over 175 weddings. He loves getting to know the amazing couples that come to him. Before he began officiating weddings, Rev. Bill was a college professor and faculty coach. He has extensive experience as a public speaker, workshop leader, coach, and wedding officiant. He brings a lifetime of experience to his work as a wedding officiant.

Specialties

  • Weddings inspired by traditional Catholic or Protestant weddings
  • Weddings for "Spiritual but not Religious Couples
  • Couples Coaching and Pre-Marriage Counseling
  • Weddings for couples who identify as LGTBQ+

Rev. Bill Epperly works with each couple to create a beautiful ceremony that reflects them, their love relationship, and their values. He gets to know them through interviews and discussions and is able to share their journey in personal remarks that capture their essence. The language of each ceremony is tuned to the couple, whether they want a traditional religious ceremony, a secular/humanistic ceremony, or a spiritual but not religious ceremony.

Premium Packages include:

  • The Gold, "Unforgettable You" Package, is a hand-crafted ceremony including all the traditional core elements of a beautiful wedding: Procession, Opening Remarks, Prayers.Readings, Wedding Vows, optional special elements., and a Heart Story sharing. A full rehearsal can be added.

  • The Diamond "Heart Story" Package, includes all components of the Gold package, above, and features a longer more detailed sharing of the couple's "Heart Story," their unique love story, from first meeting to engagement to wedding day. This package includes a full rehearsal.
  • The Top of the Line Platinum, "Happily Ever After" Package, which has all the elements of the Diamond Heart Story, above, plus five goal-setting sessions to help you enter your married life with clear goals and a plan to achieve them.

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA
IL
IN
MI
WI

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly

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Rev. Bill is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his excellent officiating services. Customers appreciated his flexibility, professionalism, and responsiveness throughout the wedding planning process. They found his ceremonies to be personalized, touching, and filled with beautiful moments. Rev. Bill's ability to incorporate humor and create a comfortable atmosphere was also highlighted positively. Overall, customers highly recommended Rev. Bill as an officiant for weddings, stating that he made their special day memorable and unique.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rev. Bill is highly praised by multiple reviewers for his excellent officiating services. Customers appreciated his flexibility, professionalism, and responsiveness throughout the wedding planning process. They found his ceremonies to be personalized, touching, and filled with beautiful moments. Rev. Bill's ability to incorporate humor and create a comfortable atmosphere was also highlighted positively. Overall, customers highly recommended Rev. Bill as an officiant for weddings, stating that he made their special day memorable and unique.

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G Stramaglio Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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!!
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Artem L. Sent on 04/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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.
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Maria M. Sent on 03/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding!

my wedding was put together quickly and I was hesitant on who I would get to perform it -I was pleasantly surprised -the Reverend was punctual and explained everything In detail -he took the time to ask about my family -as well as -spoke to them so he can get a feel of who we were
He said just the right words when he married us
I highly recommend him to others when trying to find a reverend
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Simply Luxe Bridal Simply Luxe Bridal Wedding Dresses

Rev. Bill Epperly is the one and only wedding officiant you'll ever need to contact. Here's why: 1. He has a great approach to officiating a wedding - he has different styles and templates for you to review and make personal, or you can work with him to truly create something custom from start to finish. 2. There are multiple ways to meet with him to discuss (he is flexible), i.e. Skype. 3. He accommodates specific wardrobe requests. 4. He's prompt, professional, and warm. 5. Truly gets to know you as a couple and seamlessly fits into the wedding. 6. LGBTQ friendly. 7. He's well learned in multiple faiths and approaches to spirituality and religion, and is adaptable based on your religious/spiritual needs. Highly recommended from many of our brides and colleagues. Give Bill a call!

Reverend Christine Reverend Christine Wedding Officiants

Bill is a seasoned professional who I've associated myself with. I'm happy and confident in referring couples to him because of my knowledge of his expertise, education and caring personality.

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