Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly

Pricing

Prices start at $975

Packages

Prices start at $775

Offer from vendor

10% Off on 2026 Weddings, Through December 31st

Now through the end of the year, we are offering 10% off on all our custom wedding packages for weddings to be held in 2026-2027.

About Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly

Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly

Founder and Officiant

Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly is here to serve you, to make your wedding look and feel like you. I’m a Chicago-based officiant with a background in public speaking, coaching, and world religions. I craft one-of-a-kind ceremonies for couples of all faiths, identities, and cultural traditions—always written from scratch, never from templates. Whether you’re planning a luxury wedding in the city or an intimate elopement on the shore of Lake Michigan, I’ll bring presence, professionalism, and heart to your special day. I’m also available for travel and offer optional pre-marriage coaching using the Prepare/Enrich system.

The unique blend of skills and life experience I bring to every couple I work with sets me apart. I’m a writer, popular college professor, spiritual seeker, and longtime coach who knows how to guide, encourage, and listen. I’ve spent years studying the world’s spiritual traditions, and I bring that depth into crafting ceremonies that are grounded, joyful, and all about you. I’m known for my calm, thoughtful presence and my ability to make the planning process both meaningful and efficient. I’m also an ally to the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse communities. I approach every wedding with care, creativity, and heart. Contact me today to learn more!

In three words: Collaborative, Fun, Organized

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Secular
  • Spiritual
  • Unitarian

Weddings by Rev. Bill Epperly packages

The "Love, Sweet Love" Package

Description

The Love, Sweet Love Wedding Package is a warm, beautifully written 20–30 minute ceremony tailored to your spiritual, religious, interfaith, or secular style. It includes traditional elements, thoughtfully chosen readings and vows, and your choice of an optional unity ritual. Your license is filed immediately. A one-hour planning meeting with Rev. Bill ensures your ceremony reflects your preferences and personalities and feels just right. It's perfect for couples with limited time for planning.

What’s included
  • A beautiful 20–25 min wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reflects your spiritual/religious style
  • Includes a Unity Ceremony if you wish!
  • Marriage License signed & filed for you
  • A one-hour planning meeting with Rev. Bill
  • A rehearsal can be added for an additional fee
  • See https://weddingsbyrevbill.com/weddings/
  • 10% off on all 2026 Weddings, now through 12/31

The "Unforgettable You" Wedding

Description

The "Unforgettable You" Wedding is a fully customized package, created to craft a 25–30 minute ceremony that beautifully reflects your personalities, story, beliefs, and style. You select your spiritual or secular tone, readings, vows, and any unity elements. I share highlights of your Heart Story, file your license, and guide you through collaborative planning meetings to ensure a ceremony that feels deeply personal, meaningful, and truly unforgettable for you both.

What’s included
  • Handwritten ceremony script - just for you!
  • Ceremony aligns with your religious/spiritual tone
  • Write your own vows, with Rev. Bill's help!
  • Your "Heart Story" is shared - a highlight!
  • 25–30 minute ceremony length
  • Marriage License filed with County Clerk
  • 67-page Ceremony Resources eBook
  • Your choice of unity or special element(s)
  • 3-4 one-hour meetings with Rev. Bill
  • Special Heart Story Interview process
  • A Rehearsal can be added for an additional fee
  • See https://weddingsbyrevbill.com/weddings/
  • 10% off on all 2026 Weddings, now through 12/31

The "Heart Story" Package

Description

The Heart Story, our premium package, gives you a fully custom ceremony that reflects your beliefs, style, and relationship. Rev. Bill shares your story during the ceremony, creating a moving centerpiece. The Heart Story interview process includes meetings with you, your MOH and BM. You choose your spiritual tone, vows, and special elements. Includes multiple meetings, a 67-page resources eBook, marriage license filing, and clear steps for obtaining your marriage certificate.

What’s included
  • A handwritten ceremony script - just for you!
  • Ceremony aligns with your religious/spiritual tone
  • Write your own vows, traditional or bespoke
  • An expanded "Heart Story" is shared - a highlight!
  • Interviews of Best Man and Maid of Honor included
  • 25–35 minute ceremony length
  • Marriage License filed with County Clerk
  • 67-page Ceremony Resources eBook
  • Your choice of unity or special element(s)
  • 5-7 one-hour meetings are included
  • A full rehearsal is included
  • See https://weddingsbyrevbill.com/weddings/
  • 10% off on all 2026 Weddings, now through 12/31

Reviews

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  • Great experience

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    •Paulina•Dec 12

    Rev. Bill is a gem and pro to work with. From our first meeting, we felt at ease with his kind spirit and thoughtful nature. We knew immediately that he was the one to create a ceremony that felt like “us” while paying respect to the religious backgrounds of our families. After our ceremony, our guests shared that they’d thought he had known us for years. He even managed to make fans of my very Catholic family, who had been resistant to our non-church ceremony :) No matter your background, Rev. Bill will work carefully and respectfully with you to craft a ceremony that reflects your relationship and your vision. In the chaos of wedding planning, meeting with Rev Bill was a grounding experience that always left us reflecting on our upcoming marriage in the ways that truly matter. Thank you Rev. Bill!

    Response from vendor•Dec 12, 2025
    Thank you, Paulina, for your kind words. It's all been so rich and so much fun! Your wedding at the CAA was a highpoint of my year. I'm grateful that the Divine brought our lives together for this purpose. Blessings to you as you travel on! - Rev. Bill

  • Our Bespoke, Poetic, Spiritual Wedding

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    •John F.•Oct 25, 2025

    From our first interaction, we were struck by Rev. Epperly's intelligent, compassionate, and poetic command of words that made us feel truly cared for. He is truly a master of language, crafting a spiritual ceremony that was both loving and professional. Throughout the planning process, Rev. Epperly was a consummate professional -sympathetic, detailed, and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of the service was tailored to our vision, crafting a ceremony that was deeply meaningful and personal to us. On our wedding day, his compassionate presence created a truly transcendent and collaborative experience. The spiritual ceremony he led for us was a memorable moment that will leave us with everlasting memories. Rev. Epperly really was such a beautiful part of our special day, his talent for capturing the essence of our love made our wedding day a truly beautiful and unforgettable day, a profound experience that we will cherish forever.

    Response from vendor•Nov 3, 2025
    John and Trace, I have so enjoyed working with you, getting to know you, and then - serving as your Wedding Officiant. It has all been so rich! Sending blessings to you as your journey continues on! - Rev. Bill

  • Perfect Officiant

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    •Skyler•Jul 15, 2025

    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.

    Response from vendor•Jul 16, 2025
    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•Jul 1, 2025

    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!

    Response from vendor•Jul 1, 2025
    Thank you, John. I so enjoyed getting to know you two - and then officiating your wedding was so great. Please stay in touch!

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