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Weddings By Bill Gillespie

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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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Mariah A.

Jan 13, 2015

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Heather S.

Nov 6, 2014

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Bill really came in after another officiant that we had picked sent us an outrageous contract. We had to scramble in the last few months to find someone that could make time for us. He responded to all email questions within an hour or two, and made the time to do several calls to make sure that our ceremony was perfected (as we are from Missouri and couldn't meet in person). We did a rehearsal the day before the wedding. He arrived early, and did a great job of rounding up our families and explaining to each person their specific job. The day of the ceremony he coordinated with everyone to make sure that everything was flawless. He even met with my father (who could not attend the rehearsal) to explain everything to him. The ceremony went beautifully. I am so glad that the other minister fell through! If you want someone to make you feel completely comfortable, and not give you ridiculous constraints that make you nervous all day pick Bill! He really eased any of the stress that we were feeling, and made everything just as we wanted. I cannot imagine it being any more perfect!
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Erin D.

Jun 18, 2014

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More than I imagined. Bill Gillespie was not only my Officiant, he was my wedding planner. He stayed in close touch with me through email for several months. When the day came he showed up with a smile on his face like he was grateful to be doing our elopment when I was the one who should be gratful for his guidance he gave. It was beautiful and intimate and I can't thank him enough for all he has done for us. I pictured a shaggy courthouse wedding and he gave me a sunset ceremony in front of a waterfountain.
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Suzanne P.

Oct 25, 2014

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I can't recommend Bill Gillespie highly enough! He made our ceremony personal, simple and memorable. He was very quick to respond and offered options so we could strike the tone we wanted, which in our case was religious without being overly formal. My family spoke later about how lovely it was to chat with him while the groom and I were off getting ready and taking photos. Many thanks for a wonderful ceremony, Bill!
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Rose M.

Jan 5, 2016

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We wanted a wedding officiant for a short, non-religious ceremony that involved exchanging goats instead of wedding rings. Bill was stoked about the job. He had a great sense of humor about all of it, and he's very open minded. We had to hire him. And hiring him was a great decision on our part. He brilliantly balanced providing a lot of organization and structure with giving us control over the final product. I got written sample scripts, guidelines, and marriage license info the day that I hired him. He asked me a ton of questions about our beliefs and preferences for the ceremony. He responded to all my emails within a couple of hours. We never had to reach out to him; he followed up with us periodically throughout the entire wedding planning process. He does loads of weddings throughout the year, but he made us feel like we were his only clients. Bill is also a professor at Armstrong, and he brings that skill set to officiating weddings. He has a clear speaking voice and knows how to talk to an audience. My dad is very hard of hearing, and it meant so much to me that he was actually able to hear the ceremony. His speech was lovely, without being schmaltzy. He was professional, punctual, and well-dressed. He obviously loves what he does, and working with him was above and beyond what we expected. I could not recommend him more highly.
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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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