Weddings By Bill Gillespie

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Introduction: About Bill Gillespie: Bill is a retired Army Officer, and currently is a History Professor at a local university. He is a certified and accredited minister. Bill is a great public speaker and will go out of his way to make your experience perfect, carefree and fun. He loves doing weddings! About Weddings by Bill Gillespie: * Specializes in non-traditional venues, such as banquet halls, parks, historic sites and squares, chapels, gazebos, gardens, restaurants, private homes, and the beach - Bill is experienced in the Savannah and Tybee areas. He will work with you to coordinate your vows and ceremony, and will gladly work with your wedding planner should you choose one. * Will create a customized ceremony specifically for each couple - There are many additions that can be included, such as: the unity candle, the unity sand, and the rose ceremony. * Will provide a suggested draft of the ceremony for review - The couples are welcome to write their own vows or make changes in the scripts that are offered them. Additional readings from scripture, poems or literature can be added. * Certified and accredited as an Ordained Minister, by the National Association of Christian Ministers & American Marriage Ministries, Minister ID: 190438. He is authorized to perform marriages, baptisms, funerals, and all other congregational rites. Bill is also an Official Notary of Chatham County, Georgia. Availability: 7 day a week, 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset, to the midnight moon Fees: Basic consultation and officiant fee $100-250.00+: depending upon time, day of week, options, rehearsals, etc. Outside of the 25 mile area there is an additional travel fee. A $100 deposit is required as a contract. Will provide a Military Discount. Other key details: Bill is a subject matter expert on the Savannah and Tybee areas. I can wear whatever you want: Minister Black Robe, Beach Attire, White or Black Suit, Linen Jacket, etc... is your choice -- your day! He is working with several top local wedding planners, and on-line wedding services: Thumbtrack.com; GatheringGuide.com; & WeddingWire.com. Professional, Stress-Free, Simple, Eloquent, Memorable and Affordable. It is your day, so don't hesitate to ask!

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Erica M.

Sep 16, 2015

Matthew R.

Apr 6, 2014

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Ashley D.

Jun 9, 2015

My now-husband and I picked Bill Gillespie from online reviews, and we are extremely happy with our choice! We spoke to him on the phone before putting down our deposit, and he was very friendly and laid back (unlike an officiant we contacted who had an extensive contract that included a clause that he was not responsible for mispronouncing our names!), but at the same time it was clear that it was important to him to make the wedding very personal to us as a couple. Our rehearsal was quick and easy since he was very well-prepared, and the wedding ceremony went exactly as planned. Bill did a wonderful job, and even several months afterwards our parents still comment on what a great choice he was. His price was very reasonable, and we are so pleased he was our wedding officiant!

Allison D.

Sep 16, 2015

Bill Gillespie was exactly what we were looking for in an officiant for our wedding ceremony. My husband and I were getting married in Savannah but live in Orlando, FL. It was somewhat of a destination wedding for us and without the help of a full-time wedding planner, were having to find and research different vendors all on our own. We knew we wanted a religious ceremony but not something that felt forced or unnatural. Since we really didn't have a relationship with any type of pastor or minister, we were a little weary of just finding someone off the internet. That was actually the case with someone we met with in Savannah PRIOR to Bill. We didn't feel as though we connected with the other guy and were starting to think we were going to have to pay for a friend to become a notary and perform our wedding ceremony! I winded up finding Bill on Wedding Wire and we couldn't be more pleased. He was so flexible and understanding yet also very informative and was able to steer us in the perfect direction once he knew what we were looking for. I would highly recommend Bill for any wedding services in Savannah.

Jayla S.

Jan 3, 2016

Bill was great and made your day wonderful.

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What types of customers have you worked with?
Bill will perform civil, secular, spiritual, religious and non-denominational religious ceremonies. He specializes in non-traditional venues such as banquet halls, parks, historic sites and squares, chapels, gazebos, gardens, restaurants, private homes, and the beach!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Bill is experienced in the Savannah and Tybee areas. He will work with you to coordinate your vows, ceremony and will gladly work with your wedding planner should you choose one.

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