Weddings by Reverend Bill Epperly, PhD
A final blessings as a wedding nears completion
“You made our ceremony more personal and meaningful to us and our guests than any other wedding we’ve ever been to.” – Vivek and Leah (Chicago)
Heart Story–Centered Ceremonies
Reverend Bill Epperly creates and officiates wedding ceremonies centered on a Heart Story—a carefully shaped narrative that tells your story and which reflects who you truly are. It is always a high point of the ceremony.
A Thoughtful, In-Depth Process
Through a deep interview process, he takes time to know you and crafts a ceremony that reflects your relationship, values, and vision for the day.
Ease Across Traditions
He works with ease across Christian, spiritual-but-not-religious, interfaith, and contemporary ceremonies, meeting you where you are—both individually and as a couple.
Grounded Presence and Pastoral Care
Grounded in pastoral counseling practice, he offers a non-judgmental, collaborative space and brings steady presence to moments of emotional complexity, family dynamics, and intensity.
Creative Guidance with Reliable Follow-Through
You will receive thoughtful guidance with vows, rituals, and special elements, along with dependable professional follow-through, including the careful handling of the marriage license after the ceremony.
Your wedding is one of the peak experiences of your life. That’s why you should choose Weddings by Rev. Bill to create and officiate your wedding ceremony. When you choose me, you are selecting one of Chicago’s top wedding officiants. Let me take the worry and anxiety out of the process. You will benefit from the lifetime of experience that I bring to my weddings. I will work with you to create a beautiful service that reflects you, your values, and your relationship. 107 five-star reviews tell the story – people love working with me and they love the weddings I create for them!
See what couples say about my services. Read the 110+ five-star reviews on Wedding Wire or the 75+ five-star reviews on The Knot.
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Feel the love as two become one!
Creating Beautiful Weddings Since 2014
- Premium “Heart Story” Weddings
- Bespoke weddings that are all about you
- Spiritual but not Religious weddings
- Traditional Christian weddings
- Write your own vows; select your readings
- “Flower Ceremony” Weddings
- Interfaith ceremonies
- Mindful Wedding Experiences
- Spiritual Life Coaching
- Pre-Marriage Couples Counseling
Vivek and Leah at Greenhouse Loft!
I enjoy working with people of different spiritual orientations to create the perfect wedding for each. I perform all types of weddings, from traditional Christian, to spiritual but not religious, to one of a kind weddings. All my couples receive extensive resources, including a 25 page collection of readings and personal help in writing their vows. Want to consider a Unity Candle or a Sacred Stone Ceremony in your wedding? These and many other options are available.
I offer a no-obligation first meeting, in person 
or via Zoom. Later meetings are often held by Zoom or in person at a local coffee shop. I pride myself on getting to know each couple I marry and often hear that my “Heart Stories” capture the essence of a couple. I look forward to getting to know you and learning more about your hopes and dreams for your wedding!
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