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Contemporary Catholics offers Sacramental services including wedding, baptism and blessings in the New Jersey and Tri-State area.
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Reviewers had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Rev. Bill Beute as the officiant for their weddings, praising his exceptional communication skills, warmth, and ability to craft meaningful ceremonies with the perfect blend of humor and wisdom. Multiple couples appreciated his attention to detail and flexibility in incorporating their desired elements while keeping the ceremony engaging and personalized. From seamlessly blending religious aspects to making children feel included in the ceremonies, Rev. Bill received high recommendations for his professionalism, kindness, and the special touch he added to each couple's wedding day.Review photos
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Laura H
5.0
10/14/2024
We had the pleasure of having Father Bill Beute officiate our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. He had excellent communication skills from the start, very clear and to the point as to what was expected from us and what we could expect from his as well. The ceremony was beautifully crafted, striking the perfect balance between brevity and significance. Father Bill’s heartfelt words resonated deeply with us and our guests, creating a meaningful atmosphere that celebrated our love. Our goal was to have a catholic inspired ceremony at our venue and Fr. Bill exceeded our expectations.
Overall, Father Bill’s warmth and genuine spirit shone through, making our wedding day truly special. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for an officiant who understands the importance of a meaningful ceremony.
Kristina P
5.0
9/14/2024
We used Rev. Bill Beute for our wedding ceremony on 9/1/24 and are so happy we decided to book him for our big day! From the very beginning. Rev. Bill was super responsive, patient, kind, and knowledgeable about the various different ceremony elements and about the marriage license application process, which helped ease a lot of stress on our end. Rev. Bill was super easy to work with and really took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted for our ceremony. He was therefore able to incorporate all of our requested elements into our ceremony seamlessly. Our guests are still talking about how Rev. Bill used a perfect balance of humor, wisdom, and personal details to keep them engaged for the entire ceremony! Coming from Catholic backgrounds, it was important to me and my husband that we had elements of Catholicism in our ceremony without being "overly religious" and Rev. Bill executed it perfectly! He also kept our ceremony short and sweet, which was exactly what we had wanted. Rev. Bill truly created a special, personalized ceremony for me and my husband and it is a moment that we will hold close to our hearts forever. We are eternally grateful to Rev. Bill and would HIGHLY recommend him to any couple that is looking for a wedding officiant for their special day!!
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Debra N
5.0
12/18/2023
Rev Bill was AMAZING to work with. He was kind, funny, and really made our wedding special. He helped to bring the Catholic element to our wedding we wanted. So many people were asking for his information post wedding.
Jenna M
5.0
4/02/2023
Rev. Bill was the perfect officiant we could’ve hoped for! After having my first initial call with Rev. Bill last year, I knew he was going to do an excellent job at our ceremony. The ceremony was the perfect combination of religious elements and lighthearted humor from Rev. Bill. He kept our guests engaged during the ceremony and provided us with so many words of wisdom. We couldn’t have been happier with how it worked out.
Casey H
5.0
12/04/2022
Rev. Bill did an amazing job officiating our wedding! He had the perfect mix of religious wisdom and lighthearted humor throughout our ceremony. He went above and beyond to include our ring bearer and flower girl as well. So many people were mentioning how spectacular it was well into the reception! Rev. Bill was the perfect fit for us and we highly recommend him!
Candace C
5.0
1/09/2022
Rev. Bill was spectacular. He understood exactly what we wanted yet still surprised us! People are still complimenting us on his service. He manages to keep the ceremony feeling traditional (our request) with some laughs, which is not an easy request! Throughout the process he was sweet, always willing to talk, and very responsive. I cannot recommend him enough!
Priscilla L
5.0
12/02/2021
Rev. Bill is simply amazing and gave us such a wonderful wedding ceremony that we will never forget. My husband and I truly appreciated the thought and care that Rev. Bill put into and really incorporated all the details we wanted to make it personal to us. We especially loved that he made it a point to include our 5 year old son and gave him the honor of making our marriage official by signing his name on our marriage license. Truly touched us and was a wonderful surprise. The Bible readings and advice he spoke is near and dear to our hearts and will last throughout our lives. We also appreciated his sense of humor and kept the ceremony fun as well
Don't even hesitate and book Rev. Bill for your special day. You will not regret it :)
Elaina C
5.0
4/12/2021
We highly recommended Rev. Bill, as he performed our wedding ceremony on April 3rd, 21 and was wonderful! Our ceremony was perfect, as he helped us create a balance of Catholic and Jewish traditions for our interfaith marriage. We wanted a religious ceremony, bringing our two faiths together and wanted to get married at our reception venue, rather than a church. We so appreciate how our ceremony was handled, as Fr. Bill was heartfelt and caring, with a touch of humor. He worked with us before our wedding both individually and as a couple. We completed his questionnaire, and he took the time to get to know us beforehand. He also helped us create a personalized ceremony which worked so well for us. Our guests were also so complementary on Fr. Bill. We cannot thank Fr. Bill enough for our perfect ceremony!!
Sarah D
5.0
11/16/2019
Rev. Bill truly wants and encourages you to think about ways to personalize your ceremony to make it reflect you as a couple. He goes above and beyond to include special touches which will give you such a unique and meaningful ceremony. We had a wonderful experience with Rev. Bill from the moment we met. He took the time to get to know us and we felt comfortable from the start. We both grew up Catholic so the idea of getting married outside of the church was new to us and our families. Rev. Bill put us at ease – we had a ceremony that incorporated Catholic values but allowed for us to make it our own and have a little fun along the way. He has such lovely sense of humor! Our guests raved about him and we continue to hear how beautiful our ceremony was. We are beyond thrilled we found Rev. Bill and are very grateful he married us.
Beth B
5.0
10/01/2019
Rev. Bill is awesome! Our ceremony was exactly the way we wanted it. Rev. Bill has a way of making everyone feel relaxed . We loved how you included the flower girl and ring bearer in the blessing of the rings . Thank you for making our day so special.
Emily D
5.0
9/05/2019
Rev Bill was great. The ceremony was beautiful and he tied everything together nicely. We filled out a questionnaire beforehand so that he was really able to get to know us before he had to stand up in front of our family and friends and talk about our love for each other. He was very professional, funny, and easy to work with.
Marisa S
5.0
8/22/2019
We have nothing but great things to say about Fr. Bill Beute. Upon meeting him for the first time, my husband and I were pleased to find that he wanted to know about us, our story, and what we wanted for our future together. He worked with us to create a ceremony that included personalized touches and took the time to really get to know us as individuals and a couple. We would quickly recommend Fr. Bill to anyone planning an upcoming wedding!
Bailey G
5.0
8/18/2019
When choosing our officiant I wanted someone who was going to be kind, compassionate, light, and wise - Rev. Bill was all of those things and more! We couldnt have asked for a better ceremony. Leading up to our big day, Bill made sure to get to know us as a couple. He made us feel important and special. Our guests loved his ceremony as well and made sure to let us know throughout the night on how much it truly touched them.
Eric S
5.0
6/16/2019
Rev. Bill performed our ceremony with the perfect balance of Catholic tradition and heartfelt humor and humility. He worked with us to create a personalized ceremony which included scripture and poems read by our family and friends. We highly recommend Rev. Bill for anyone seeking a more contemporary, civil ceremony instilled with Catholic values and traditions. We cannot thank Rev. Bill enough for making our ceremony so perfectly a reflection of us.
Kira S
5.0
3/05/2019
Bill was great from the moment we met him. He is very personable and funny- Many of our guests said that it was a beautiful ceremony. He included our flower girl throughout the ceremony, which made our wedding feel very personal. The pictures are going to be spectacular! Thank you Bill!
Morgan K
5.0
11/24/2018
Bill was great from the moment we met him. We wanted a religious ceremony, but wanted to get married on site at our reception, and it turned out perfect. There was a perfect amount of religious elements, and he allows you to personalize readings to your own liking. He also brought in just enough humor and we received so many compliments towards him. Bill really made us feel special and he really understood what we were looking for in a ceremony.
Kaleigh M
5.0
11/08/2018
My husband and I were beyond happy when we found Father Bill! We wanted our Catholic ceremony but in our outdoor garden ceremony and Father Bill delivered! He gave us exactly what we wanted with our Catholic values with just enough humor and light-heartedness to keep us glowing! Our guests have done nothing but rave about how great a ceremony we had and how wonderful Father Bill was! I will be raving about him to all of my friends for years to come! We loved our pre-marriage counseling which definitely opened our eyes and brought us closer together. He gave us advice that we will carry with us through our entire marriage and we are so blessed to have had him on such a special day!
Carrie C
5.0
10/19/2018
Our guests LOVED Father Jim! He definitely kept the ceremony fun, meaningful, and kept everyone’s attention. He was the talk of the wedding for sure....in a very good way :)
Ria T
5.0
8/25/2018
Rev. Bill was the perfect addition to our wedding. Coming from a very Catholic family, our beach wedding was unorthodox and a first for most of our guests. Rev. Bill made it such a wonderful experience for us all! Our guests all commented about how the service was really beautiful and meaningful. Many went up to him or us to say they were really impressed by him. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice in Rev. Bill.
Joanna M
5.0
5/08/2018
Fr. Jim gave us not only religious guidance but also premarital counseling which helped us focus on getting married and not just planning the wedding. We had a Catholic nuptial mass outside of church which is a little challenging but he made it happen! He made the ceremony fun and light hearted. As a Filipino bride, I really appreciate him being able to incorporate traditional Filipino rituals during the ceremony. BIG THUMBS UP!
Jacqueline C
5.0
10/05/2017
Reverend Bill was great. He made the whole process super easy. The day of, he did an amazing job. The ceremony was special but also entertaining. He was funny which helped a lot with our nerves. We were so pleased with him and are happy we chose him to marry us.
Eliza W
5.0
5/23/2017
My husband and I could not be any happier with choosing to hire Fr. Bill to officiate our wedding. We met with Fr. Bill well over a year before our wedding. He asks us questions about ourselves and gave us his background. Following the meeting, he gave us wedding homework. It was a series of questions just asking about ourselves, our spouse to be and our plans for the future. It was definitely a good exercise for us. The day of the wedding, Fr. Bill was early and tried to calm our nerves and reminded us that this will be a beautiful day for the both of us to remember for the rest of our lives. During the ceremony, he was appropriately funny and very sincere. He also gave us a little gift: a silver fork that was engraved with our names and wedding date. All of our guests raved at how amazing he was. My mom who is a traditional Catholic (and who was also quite disappointed when she first learned we don’t want to get married in the Church) was extremely happy with Fr. Bill. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that doesn’t want a Church wedding but still wants to have some Catholic tradition in their ceremony.
Jessica P
5.0
4/24/2017
Bill was absolutely amazing! Every one of our 200 guests mentioned that they loved his ceremony. I would absolutely recommend him for someone who wants a little religion, mixed with some humor, good advice and a lot of love.
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