Charming Charleston Weddings By Rev Will

calm confidence with just the right amount of light humor which put everyone at ease. He was extremely well organized and gave plenty of helpful advice for the ceremony arrangements, down to chair placement and musicians. We are so happy that we found Rev Will and highly recommend him!

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our questions immediately, and he was flexible with our adjustments and changes to the wedding day plans. Everyone has been raving about what an amazing ceremony we had and we owe so much of that to Reverend Will. He is fantastic. Thank you, Reverend Will, for making our day so unforgettable.

he was our guy! He was friendly, FLEXIBLE, very organized and willing to do our ceremony the way WE wanted. After dealing with a priest for 4 months and seeing a strict, inflexible way of doing things, Reverend Will was a breath of fresh air! He came up with a unique and personalized ceremony for us, which he emailed to us a few days after our 1st meeting. He had great suggestions for different things we could do for our interfaith wedding, and wasn't offended if we opted not to do certain things. We had everything in writing and could tweak whatever we wanted. He was very laid back during the entire process, but at the same time, he was on top of everything. It was so nice knowing that we didn't have to worry about him or the ceremony, so that we could focus on the other aspects of wedding planning. What he gave us, was a ceremony that completely reflected my husband ( a Catholic) and myself ( not religious) perfectly. Both sides of our family were thrilled with how it turned out, and I received multiple compliments during the reception about how touching and sweet our ceremony was! I would highly recommend Reverend Will! He showed up early, was SO calm and organized, and did a great job! I'm so glad that our priest option didn't work out and that we were able to find Reverend Will! He was the perfect man for the job!

remaining genuine and enthusiastic. On the day of our wedding, we very much appreciated his early arrival and his ability to communicate clearly to all involved about timing and placement. Our ceremony was held in a historic chapel and Reverend Will seemed at ease in traditional robes while reading from the Book of Common Prayer. We expect our ceremony might have been more formal than a Central Park Ceremony and Reverend Will’s confident officiating added an elegant and authentic touch. We highly recommend him!

me! He came early to the venue to do a quick run through with the party

king with him and never once thought we were being judged. We live in Florida but due to FL not recognizing gay marriage we had to come to NYC in order to get married. We had a lot to accomplish in the 4 short days we had to prepare before the wedding and Rev Will was very accommodating of that schedule. He answered all of our annoying questions or even questions we had already asked before and even answered some questions we didnt know to ask all while guiding us in the right direction since we really had no clue what to do in some areas. We even got lost in Central Park on the way to the wedding location and he patiently waited in the cold until we were smart enough to figure out where we should be..lol. All in all we were more than 100% satisfied working with Rev Will and i would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun, informative, kind, listening and down right awesome marriage officiant! Please reach out to Rev Will and schedule him for your wedding.. trust me you wont be disappointed.

ys before. Rev Mercer is very friendly and easy to talk to...so don't hesitate to pick him to officiate your wedding. Estelvin & Jennifer Rodriguez March 07, 2014 Central Park

- such an important role in what was the most amazing day of our lives! Arranging our wedding from the other side of the world was not an easy task however despite the distance, Reverend Will guided us with his knowledgable recommendations and genuine warmth to make our wedding day truly perfect!

e did a great job of understanding our personality as a couple and was very accommodating to suggestions on our vows for our big day. The day before our wedding NYC was hit with 8 inches of snow……but Rev. Will assured us that if our first choice of Central Park wasn’t possible then there were other options. However, our wedding day was bright and sunny, and Rev. Will conducted our service in central park with a beautiful blanket of snow as our backdrop…it was PERFECT! Thanks Rev. Will for helping to make our dream wedding a reality! Dan and Jeff

hat he wore (robe, suit, shawl, etc) He seamlessly incorporated a last minute story change due to a bridesmaid's unexpected absence. He was professional, flexible, friendly, fun and made our day memorable but making it exactly how we wished it to be.

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gs, attended our ceremony rehearsal, and showed up early on our wedding day. The ceremony was beautiful and it was all thanks to his guidance and professionalism. Thanks, Rev. Will!

e and accommodated all our requests to make the most memorable ceremony! Our guests were overly impressed with his delivery and professionalism during our ceremony. We would highly recommend Rev Will if you are looking for an amazing officiant in the NYC area!

wedding officiant that we have been in contact with and it felt right from the first moment. The service that, Rev. Will has given us during the planning time was absolutely fantastic. He answered our questions promptly via email and took time to make suggestions and explain everything even over the phone. On the big day, finally, the ceremony was just as we have imagined: it was simple and intimate but sensual, with many beautiful and important words, personal aspects and a lot of emotions. We were both very touched of it. Rev. Will must be the best wedding officiant you could wish for. His warm personality, his competence and professionalism makes the finest moments of the wedding brighten and become a wonderful memory for life. We would like to thank Rev. Will for all that he has done for us from all of our hearts! Ervin & Eszter

cative, everything that a couple could hope for on their wedding day.

ed in consistent communication with us, responded promptly to our questions, and even met with us to get coffee when we were in town to go over everything in person. His laid back personality, combined with his responsiveness and attention to detail put us at ease and gave us one less thing to worry about while planning a destination wedding. He put together a beautiful ceremony, incorporated personal details with our input, and made every one of our guests and family members feel welcome and a part of the ceremony. We would recommend him to anyone in any type of wedding looking for a professional, fairly priced, attentive and organized officiant.

small task but it is certainly made easier when dealing with true professionals. From the initial email to our very first meeting on the day of our wedding things were perfect! Its the little things like promptly replying to emails and ensuring all questions regardless of how silly they may seem are answered, and we certainly found this to be the case with Rev Will. Even making changes to the ceremony a couple of days before the actual day didn't seem to phase him. Both my husband and I felt like we had known Rev Will for years. The ceremony was beautiful and he even suggested the PERFECT spot to get married in Central Park. We would highly recommend him!! Thanks Rev Will!!

been the same. Our ceremony was quick, simple and too the point! Just what I wanted!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

was really able to break down the wedding ceremony for us, so we knew just what to expect. He wrote a beautiful ceremony for us- to reflect our values and feelings. The wedding itself was wonderful- he leads with a comfortable voice, and set a tone that was the perfect balance of touching and light-hearted. We have had countless friends and family members comment on how great the ceremony and Reverend Will were. We are so grateful to Reverend Will, and so happy to recommend him to everyone!

weather was perfect. The service was just what we wanted. Rev Will couldn't have done a better job in making our day special for both of us. Talk to him. You will not be disappointed.

portant to us to have an officiant who believed in marriage equality who was still religiously-based. Rev. Will was happy to work with us and was very flexible and knowledgable about our ceremony location (Central Park's Conservatory Garden). He even helped us stage the wedding (where we would stand, where our guests would stand, a rose ceremony for our mothers, etc.). He gave us a breakdown of the ceremony agenda so we knew exactly how the ceremony would go. He gave such clear instructions and details that, based on his directions, I was able to run a very smooth rehearsal with just myself and the wedding party and there were no surprises on the big day. He showed up early to the ceremony and interacted with our guests. My husband's Granny, who is very religious, really took to him and said he seemed extremely spiritual, which made her comfortable with him.

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a to meet at this spot as we wanted a Central Park wedding. A quick shake of the hands and then we were walking to Oak Bridge (again his suggestion). My name is Patrick and along with me was my partner of 15 years, Ernie, my brother Scott and his partner of 20 years, Jason. Yes, it was soon to be a double wedding, which Reverend Will had orchestrated every step of the way. The walk was short and provided a moment for us all to reflect. We arrived at the bridge right at 11:00 am. on July 20, 2013. It was a very hot day and Rev. Will suggested moving into the shade and on to the bank of a beautiful pond. He had written a really sweet ceremony with details we had individually provided. We had the option to review beforehand but chose to wait and hear it for the first time on that day. We went first and then served as Best Men for Scott and Jason. It was perfect; filled with personal tidbits we had shared with Rev. Will. And then Scott and Jason's ceremony was completely unique and personal to them. I will always remember that moment and I will always be appreciative of everything Rev. Will did to make it over the top special. Thanks again Rev. Will!!!!!!

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ind at ease. He definitely knows what he is doing. Rev. Will had a trip to Russia before our ceremony, but based on our dealings with him before, I knew I had nothing to worry about in regards to our ceremony (he was also available by email should we have needed anything during this time). He was a perfect officiant.

Throughout the day several family members and guests came up to me and commented on what a great job he did with our service. We would definitely recommend him to other couples looking for an officiant to complete their special day!! Thanks again Reverend Will! - Scott & Victoria Hoffman

ppropriate and fitting. We are very glad that we found Rev Will as when watching some other officiants perform ceremonies on YouTube you can really see the difference and just how good Rev Will is in comparison. We didn’t realize just how important a good officiant is to the day, it really does make the ceremony. Thanks Rev. Will

From our first phone conversation six months prior up until the day of our wedding he was professional, kind, knowledgeable, easy going and compassionate. Attentive to every phone call and email. My groom and I had recently lost his Dad who we both were very close with. Rev Will customized our ceremony so that we could honor our Father's but yet keep our service upbeat, fun and loving. His delivery kept all of us at ease. Our guest even broke into laughter at times. Our family and friends have complimented on how touching our ceremony was. We could not be happier with Reverend Will's involvement in our Wedding Day and highly recommend him. And look forward to inviting him to renew our vows with us in 10 years!!!

ber of a congregation. Upon our first meeting with Reverend Will, we knew that he would be our first and only choice! Over the course of a few months, he patiently worked with us to craft a ceremony that was deeply personal and befitting to our spirit as a couple. Through this process, he was patient, kind, warm and generous with advice and guidance. And during he ceremony, he presence brought such a level of gravitas to the occassion. We received so many compliments on our ceremony from family and friends and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. I highly recommend working with Reverend Will!

very helpful with explaining the wedding process, as well as helping with many aspects of the marriage process. Wedding planning can be stressful, but we highly recommend Reverend Will, as he adds a high level of experience in the subject matter. Having him as your officiant will ease many of the tensions that will inevitably mount up as the day gets closer. He serves as a mentor throughout the whole process, from the legal/official aspects, to offering sound advice about any problems that may arise in the planning process. He is extremely professional and makes sure everything runs smoothly. He serves as a leader and another "planner" during the ceremony, as it can get hectic during the actual wedding day. He allows you to customize your wedding as you please, and we were extremely pleased with the way our ceremony turned out. Imagine how your ceremony should be in your head, and Reverend Will can very simply make it happen. His price may appear a bit on the expensive side, but regardless of your wedding budget, you definitely should not blow off the Officiant choice as a low priority. With the way he helped organize and bring so much order to this crazy process was more than worth his price. Highly recommended. In closing, our wedding turned out perfect, and we feel like 90% of the reason we had success was due to our choices for the Wedding Planning group, Photographer, and Officiant. Pick those well, and you can literally go on autopilot and ENJOY your wedding. Reverend Will was the perfect Officiant to round out our Team and we would recommend him for any wedding, especially a New York City wedding.

ments to work with and Rev. Will ensured that the ceremony would flow perfectly by coming up with ideas that were consistent with our overall vision. He was a complete pleasure to work with and will forever be part of our lives. I should add that there were several people who, without any prompting, went out of their way to comment on how impressed they were with Rev. Will. While Rev. Will may not be the least expensive, he is certainly within the range for officiants in NYC - and the experience was one that was worth what we paid for. Rev. Will was quite upfront and transparent with the pricing - also with any limitation or constraints in timing he had - quite refreshing! Bottom line: dependable, flexible and, most importantly, cared about making the ceremony a memorable one.

film saying his voice and ceremony speech were wonderful. He works with you to customize the speech to whatever you would like. We went with something standard since my husband and I couldn't think of any appropriate anecdotes to personalize the speech with on such a time crunch (we were stressed out from wedding planning!) But his standard is beautiful and feels very personal so we were very happy with how everything turned out. Thank you so much for everything Rev. Will! Can't wait to recommend you to future brides!

promptly, very easy to work with and we can't be happier! and important bonus - he dresses very nicely for the occasion and is very photogenic :-)

d confidence certainly came through and I knew there was nothing to worry about. Reverend Will also had great suggestions with a photographer and locations within Central Park but there was never any pressure to do things his way. We had such a wonderful ceremony with our friends in New York and it was such a pleasure to have Reverend Will be a part of it.

ught tears and laughter in the room. We all loved him and I highly recommend his services!

d and husband. Not being from New York we were able to rely on Reverend Will for suggestions as to where we might have an intimate outdoor ceremony in Central Park. Our New York friends who attended the ceremony were all touched by the simplicity of Reverend Will's heartfelt words. We highly recommend Reverend Will for anyone considering getting married in the great city and state of New York!

, such as an interlude and unity candle which were the highlights of the whole ceremony. He was very easy to work with and extremely professional. We could not have been more thrilled.

anges we wanted made to the ceremony, and we finalised the ceremony after just a couple of emails. On our wedding day, he outlined the order of ceremony to everyone involved, ensuring that they all knew what they should be doing, and it really helped having him around as a calming influence. We had an issue with the guests transportation and so the ceremony was delayed, but Rev. Will rolled with the punches and was happy to wait for the rest of the guests to arrive before proceeding. I was able to relax knowing that we had a steady hand in Will leading our way. The ceremony itself was perfect, Rev. Will was organised, professional and he put us both, as well as the rest of the wedding party and guests at ease.

ill's services to our friends who are next to get married. Thank you Rev Will for making our wedding so special!

leased with him. He even helped us choose the perfect location in Central Park for our big day. Rev. Will was kind and patient with us and we would recommend him for anyone looking for an officiant to accommodate same-sex ceremonies. Thank you so much for being a significant part of our big day!

put our thoughts and personalize our vows. Thank you for a cherished memory!

ried at The Plaza Hotel and chose Rev Will based on his other reviews. I live in London and planned my wedding from London. Rev WIll was very accommodating and made me feel confident that I made the right decision. He customized the wedding based on my and my husband's needs. Since my husband and I are two different religions he was able to bring God into our ceremony without offending anyone. It was just perfect. I met Rev Will twice before my wedding; once on my wedding planning first trip in NYC, and the second time was for the rehearsal. He was on-time and very professional on all occasions. He was so professional and has a calm demeanor which made me, my husband, parents and bridal party feel at ease. He is a very special person and makes everyone around him feel very comfortable. I would highly recommend Rev Will and if I had to do it all over again, it would only be with him.

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remony!!! Rev Will did an awesome job and was great to have at our wedding. Very professional and caring or your wedding needs. Good luck and look no farther! :)

erend Mercer to everyone. He did a phenomenal job with our ceremony. There are no words that can express how grateful we are to him. Taiesha

ect for us. I would highly recommend Rev. Will's services and we know that our guests on the day would do the same as they were very impressed. Thank you Rev. Will.

ds were perfect-it was if he's known us both all of our lives! In our first meeting with Reverend Will, we were guided through the steps of creating a wedding ceremony that was tailored to our request. It made us even more excited than we already were to get married. Planning your wedding day can be overwhelming, with choosing food, dresses, music, etc. But when it comes down to it all, the most important part of the day is when it becomes official-the ceremony! Reverend WIll delivered a ceremony that was perfect and brought tears to the eyes of all of our guests. He will guide you through a process that can initially seem stressful and will remind you of the importance of the special step that you are taking that day!

s along the way. We had a mishap the day of, when we accidentally brought the wrong paperwork instead of the marriage license, and Rev Will was so understanding and accommodating. He offered to let us drive to his home the next day in order to sign the license before we left for our honeymoon, which was so unbelievably nice of him! We highly recommend him to anyone getting married!!

enging to say the least. After reading many reviews, and having a pleasant and informative telephone conversation with Rev. Will, it was easy to feel comfortable. He was encouraging and informative, and when my photographer fell through a month before the wedding, he recommended someone that I ended up using and couldn't have been more pleased with! Rev. Will was not only an incredible resource for other vendors, but he helped us to choose the perfect location within central park. We had obtained a park permit for Cherry Hill and he then showed my now husband Wagner Cove. It was everything we were looking for and by hearing out our wedding wants he helped make our day perfect! His seamless ceremony was perfectly fitting and he made us as well as our guests feel very connected. We couldn't have asked for more and I would recommend him in a heartbeat with 100% certainty that you too will be pleased to have found him! He embodies the descriptions of quality, service, value and so much more than words can say! Thanks Rev. Will! We loved you! ~All you need is love, Tanya & Rob~

and Rev. Will was easily and quickly available by phone and email. He helped us include favorite readings, was very open to incorporating special family and religious/cultural traditions, and put together a beautiful ceremony. Some of my more traditional Catholic family members were initially nervous that we weren't getting married by a priest, but Rev. Will quickly put everyone at ease. I'd recommend him to anyone!

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ble with times and was prompt and graciously in every email. I don’t know if anyone else would have made this process quite so smooth for us. Reverend Will was perfect during the ceremony; exactly what you’d want. He was reassuring to our frazzled nerves, warm and inviting to our guests and of course, the delivery of the service was pitch perfect. I would without hesitation recommend Reverend Will to anyone in the NY area; he will make your perfect day even better!

ng. I was also constantly told by our guests that they very much enjoyed the content, timeliness, & overall tone of the ceremony and I would agree...Rev Will was definitelty top notch and I am so glad he was there on the most special of days.

s extremely prompt (early, even!) on our wedding day and put us very much at ease during the ceremony. 5 stars all around!

ev. Will!! He was flexible and very easy to work with, It was a collaborative process to get us what we wanted. On the day of our wedding, he arrived an hour early and made sure everything ran smoothly. He has a calm presence, but at the same time, he was able to direct our group in an orderly fashion. His witty and playful demeanor kept things light and enjoyable. It was a wonderful experience working with him and we couldn't have been more happier having Rev. Will marry us! Thank you Rev. Will for making our day just perfect!

rd him read to my my parents. He is a wonderful, kind man who knows how wonderful love is. I cannot wait to have him officiate and my up coming nuptials. Thank you again Rev for everything.

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own vows. His feedback and advice was essential in creating our special ceremony. The flow of the ceremony he created was perfectly designed in a way to allow the bride and groom to feel comfortable, relaxed and able to enjoy every moment. Rev. Will also gave a blessing at our reception that was moving and inspirational. We truly enjoyed our entire experience with Rev. Will and feel our ceremony was exactly as we had hoped, thanks to his dedication and support. All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and Rev. Will. Thank you Rev. Will for making our day special and memorable.

oquent speaker and has a pleasant sense of humor. Our ceremony was perfect thanks to Rev. Will!

ebrities all over the world. And of course everything he picked for our wedding was THE BEST. He has a great taste and only works with exceptional and very professional people. Like Rev. Will. Rev. Will made the ceremony a moment to remember forever not only by me and my husband but also for everybody that attended the wedding. He made it very special by doing a ritual of washing hands. Where we dipped our hands in a bowl of water as a symbol or starting fresh and forget the past. It was something different and meaningful to us. look no further. If you get Rev. Will to marry you. You are in good hands.

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was in the best capable hands. Thank you, Rev. Will for a blessed start to our brand new glorious life together. Sincerely, Lubin Masibay and Angela Vega

e received an instantaneous response and scheduled a meeting. We appreciated his responsiveness from the beginning, as this reflected his reliability and dependability. During our initial meeting, my husband and I felt comfortable and relaxed, and were able to talk freely about our plans for a non-traditional and non-religious ceremony. Reverend Will composed a simplistically beautiful and heartfelt ceremony that touched both my husband and I, and our guests. Reverend Will is warm, intelligent, articulate, non-judgmental, dependable, and is highly recommended for your special day!

th to choose what to include in our ceremony, and he was very helpful to meet with us to review the ceremony prior to the wedding. In addition, he even helped to pin the boutonniere on me as I was getting ready. I would definitely recommend Rev. Will Mercer as an officiant to anyone interested in an enjoyable, memorable wedding.