About this vendor
As a licensed officiant in the state of Nevada, I offer non-denominational services which tailor the spiritual needs of the people in the community, regardless of a person's religious background, belief, or lifestyle. Get the best Wedding Officiant to fit your needs!
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Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Spiritual
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2015.2014.2013.2012.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
out of 5.055 reviews
Perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better minister.
Through all of our searching and trying to find a minister for our vegas destination wedding, finding William was a stroke o...
f pure, perfect luck. He took the time to make sure that my bride and I got the exact ceremony we wanted. His good nature and warm tone was perfect.
Thank you William.
Rev McFarland did our wedding 12 days ago in Las Vegas. Our wedding was all planned from California and all of our communication was done via email. He was fantastic at getting bac...
k to us. I emailed him last minute about a request to do an unplugged ceremony request and asked him also to add a moment about my sister (whom we lost 9 years ago). We didn't meet him until right before the ceremony. He was very sweet, thorough, organized and on time. He did exactly what we asked of him in regards to the ceremony. He had our wedding guests laughing and crying all at the same time...what more could you ask for? He brought our ceremony to life and made us feel as if we had known him for years. I would definitely recommend Rev McFarland!
Rev. McFarland did my wedding in April and he was amazing. He knew I was nervous and hesitant and he made me feel comfortable. It was an awesome experience and he felt like family....
Loved that he joked with use during our pictures and even busted out his selfie stick for a photo bomb. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Had an awesome experience at this place! Everyone was so nice and very helpful! I highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to get married in Vegas! Reverend McFarland was v...
ery sweet and made us feel very comfortable the whole time!
Rev. Mcfarland is great at what he does! My husband and I are so glad that we were married by him. He made everything go smoothly.
Rev Mcfarland was very professional and really helpful with my wedding! He really made my wedding a special night.
Can`t say enough about the wonderful day we had . The first time we said our vows was in Las Vegas 2002. Rev. McFarland was very caring and helpful with the planning of our service...
and how we wanted everything done as we prepared to renew our vows 12 years later. He made things more simple for us through the days and hours leading up to the service. Thank you for my wonderful day. Bless you. I hope to go back to Las Vegas and would love to renew my vows again with the help of Rev. McFarland
William was really nice and patient with us. We did the rehearsal the day before our ceremony and he was very helpful. He helped us to line up and how to face each other. Overall h...
e did an amazing job I'm so glad we picked William to marry us.
Hello my name is Jamie Enox as of Aug 30,2014 whe Rev. William Marcus married me and my husband. I will never forget my day and how special he made it for me. I got married in vega...
s and was really picky on my Rev. I saw some that were just so ssslllooowwww! like u were at a funeral. I didn't know exactly how good the rev. I got was but the moment I met him and to the time I said goodbye he made me laugh, feel beautiful, and just all arounf exactly what I wanted!!! I could not of asked for a better reverend and would recommend him to all my friends and family!! Im almost sad that ill never see him again, he is a great person and makes you feel like family right away!!!! Love u you rev. William Marcus!!! - Jamie and Bobby Enox
Rev. William Marcus McFarland III met with us multiple times before the ceremony and was able to pick out some traditions to make our ceremony the perfect length and a perfect memo...
ry. We had many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the way Rev. William Marcus McFarland III conducted the ceremony. I would recommend him to anyone getting married in Las Vegas and encourage you to meet with him in advance as he has so many great ideas to make it special and meaningful!
Thanks Rev. McFarland with our Best Regards The Shears!
Rev. McFarland, performed my brothers wedding at the Angel Park Golf course. We couldn't be more happier with his service. His ceremony was excellent, very sweet and meaningful.
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He was also very courteous and helpful to the bride and groom while the wedding coordinator was lost & confused as to what needed and should have been done. He helped everyone in the bridal party with their role, positioning walking when it wasn't really his job.
Rev. McFarland went above any beyond, even keeping an eye and helping with everything as far as the bride & grooms personal possessions that were needed for the ceremony to be performed.
I personally highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed.
Rev. William Marcus McFarland III was the officiant at our wedding on the 26th June at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. We can not praise him enough for creating the most amazing c...
eremony for us that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. All of our guests commented on how great the ceremony was. We would highly recommend this officiant to anyone looking.
Thanks again for making our day so wonderful!!
Rev. William McFarland was the officiant for my wedding, and let me just say, THANK YOU. I had spent quite a bit of time planning a romantic vintage wedding, and while everything t...
urned our beautifully, I can 100% say that the ceremony, as beautiful as it was decorated, would not have been HALF as gorgeous without Rev. McFarland. He absolutely brought EVERYTHING I was trying to accomplish with my wedding to life. The emotion I was wanting everyone to feel, he nailed it. He really took the time to get to know what it was that my husband and I wanted, and he made it the greatest moment of my life. Everything from his wording, to his delivery, was completely spot on. He introduced us to the wine box ceremony which I have to say is a MUST DO! The wonderful thing about Rev. McFarland is that he does this because he LOVES IT. You can feel his love for what he does and it really makes the most important day of your life the most memorable experience you will have. I couldn't be more happy with my decision to use Rev. William McFarland. The day of he really does everything he can to calm your nerves and make you feel so special. Everyone at my wedding raved about how perfect our officiant was and how beautiful of a ceremony we had. If you want a truly memorable and special ceremony that you will actually want to watch over and over again for the rest of your life, choose Rev. McFarland. One of the best decisions you will make for your wedding day.
Rev. William Marcus McFarland met my husband and I about 20 mins before our cerimony, and after that little bit of time. It was like he had known us for YEARS. He is a wonderful Pe...
rson. His Services were very personable, He made us laugh, I do not believe that our wedding would have been as good if he was not the officiant. Thank you again Rev McFarland.
Rev. McFarland is very professional. The guests said they like him and was funny which was good. I definitely recommend him.
My husband made me a surprise while we were in vacations in Las Vegas and proposed me in front of Chapel of the Bells. We scheduled everything in one day. And we felt so lucky and ...
blessed to have Rev. William as our minister. I wanted a simple but loving and sensitive ceremony. And I was afraid cause Vegas weddings are known as "funny and play weddings" - that is what movies show us!! But my concern ended the time I entered the Chapel. I felt the real and loving environment and Rev Willian celebrated such a perfect ceremony, with perfect and loving words. Again, I felt really blessed and lucky for having him as a minister. In my opinion he is probably the best!! I have to thank him for making my wedding even more special with such loving and caring words and attitude. What he said about love, marriage and commitment reflects exactly what my husband and I believe. It was the best day of my life :-)
Juliana Cayres Setembro
Dear Reverend Wiliam, I am writing to thank you for renewing our vows in the most sensitive and warm-hearted way at The Chapel of The Bells. Samantha and I were very moved by your...
handling of the ceremony and we both said that we wished it had been you who had married us thirty years ago... but you would have been too young! Thank you again Reverend, you have left us with something that we will cherish.
All our love to you, Samantha and Adrian Lyne.
Rev. McFarland did an amazing job with our ceremony! We wanted to keep things light but sweet and he really found the perfect balance and gave us just that. He hit all the right no...
tes without dragging anything out too long and our guests were really impressed with how nicely it all came together. THANK YOU for making it such a special moment for us!!!
I can easily say Rev. McFarland was the perfect officiant for my Husband and I. There were a few complications with the music before the ceremony started and Rev. McFarland took co...
mplete control of it all while helping us with last minute details when they weren't even his problems to fix. I was very nervous about everything but from the rehearsal I could tell he would help walk me through everything and he did. All of my guests were extremely pleased with him as well. Rev. McFarland is a must for any wedding!
Rev. William Marcus McFarland III made our day perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better person to wed us. We felt comfortable and relaxed during our ceremony and was able to...
get through it without a sweat!
I had the pleasure of watching The Real Right Rev. William Marcus McFarland III in action when he conducted the marriage of a friend of mine. A confirmed bachelor at the time, I v...
owed that if I ever got married it would only be by Rev McFarland. That day came and we found our plans very much in flux. The Rev was wonderfully flexible and willing to do and go to where we chose at literally the 11th hour.
The ceremony was just as we wished and we are glad we were married by Rev McFarland. You should start your marriage with the same good natured joy as we have.
If I could give this officiant 10 stars and 4 thumbs up I would. Well, If you include my husbands thumbs then we can give 4 thumbs up! I was looking for an available, affordable, ...
and awesome officiant to perform my ceremony. Triple A+ if you ask me. Not only did he get personable with my husband and I, but our parents as well. He took a lot of information about us and turned it into a unique ceremony. I have been to quite a few weddings, and never have been as impressed with the officiant like I was at my own wedding. My guests enjoyed the wedding about as much as I did! No wonder he was voted the Best Of Weddings officiant for Las Vegas during 2012!! I wouldn't be surprised if he won for 2013 as well! Such a professional and experienced officiant. Cost was also very affordable. There isn't a reason out there to stop you from using Reverend McFarland on your special day. : )
We were referred to Reverend McFarland by a friend of mine at my women’s book club gathering. Strangely enough an Officiate and photographer was all that was left to secure for ou...
r wedding. After meeting with the Reverend, He made us feel comfortable and secure in picking him. There wasn't a need to look further. I figured an Officiate would be one of the easiest as they just read aloud words and marry you, but depending on the Officiate I believe it will make or break your whole wedding. Reverend McFarland brought a special pizazz to my wedding that made everyone laugh and cry. He left most of us pretty much speechless afterwards. He sure has a way with words. I am so thankful to Annie for suggesting him. Sure made my day!
My husband and I wanted a very small ceremony, and by very small I mean the two of us and a witness. Ok, so we eloped. We are in our 30’s, busy, and needed an escape from life. ...
We had been dating for 3 years and went to Vegas for a getaway, room service, and sun. We came back home with rings on our little third finger on our left hands. Shocker? Yes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Reverend McFarland was our Officiate and he was rockin’ awesome! The whole experience was just fabulous. I almost wish I would have invited friends and family! Almost! I love easy, smooth, and fun. Reverend McFarland was all that and more. Very pleasantly surprised. I say if you are stressed, just elope to Vegas Baby! If you prefer the whole city there, I still recommend Rev. McFarland without a shadow of a doubt. You will not be disappointed!
My husband and I wanted to renew our vows after 20 years of marriage and went to speak with Reverend William McFarland (the third). I was pleased to hear of his accepting us and p...
roviding us with his services. We are in our late 50's and all of our friends present were about the same. Our parents were at our first wedding, and our children were at our second. So both were equally important in our eyes. The Reverend made it special for the entire family. Passionate about his job and the people he encounters. I think he had as much fun with us as we did with him. I am proud to have used him for our renewals.
I went to my best friends’ wedding a few weeks back and was blessed enough to meet Reverend William McFarland. I was actually one of the brides maids : ) I just felt led to let t...
he world know what I thought of this man. He wasn't stuffy or straight faced and uptight like most I have seen. For a Vegas Reverend he was very normal, down to earth and genuine. My opinion on Vegas Officiates was that they didn't take marriage and commitment seriously. It was just another way to have a job and make money. This wasn't true with Reverend McFarland. He was so much more than I ever expected an Officiate to be. Highly experienced, professional, and funny! Great Job Reverend! Keep up the hard work.
Rev. William is a must have when getting married. You can use others if you choose, but you won't find someone more interested in the couples individuality. He really gets deep i...
nto getting to know each couple and performs wonderfully. I was so nervous I didn't realize everyone in the room was crying, laughing, and smiling at the kind, and heartfelt words he used as he was speaking of my husband and I, until I looked back at the video. Afterwards my grandparents said it was truly a perfect ceremony. I couldn't agree more!! Thanks to Rev. McFarland lll.
The Rev. McFarland was exactly what my wife and I wanted. When we hired him, we realized he was what we NEEDED too. Great guy, great officiate. I would like to say I would use h...
im again one day, but my wife may be a bit upset. Unless it was Vow Renewals!!!! High five man. I appreciate how happy you made Whitney. Thanks again... Jason
My now husband and I were lucky enough to cross paths with Rev. McFarland last summer. We knew we liked him both personally and professionally so it was a no brainer when we start...
ed planning our own wedding. The easiest part of it all was picking the officiant! We knew we wanted him. He was extremely personable and helpful. Handled both families like a pro! I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rev. McFarland to anyone looking for an officiant with heart and dedication. THUMBS UP!
I just have to say how perfect everything was. I could not have asked for anything better. Rev. McFarland did an amazing job officiating our ceremony in Las Vegas. We searched so m...
any officiants online until we found the perfect fit. Within 5 minutes of meeting with him, I knew he was the one for us. I may be repeating everyone else (as you can read in the many reviews here), but his words were perfect. He knows just the right things to say. The best part was, the ceremony itself was not too long and not too short. It was just the right length so no one would get bored but it was still very romantic. I will recommend him for anyone looking to get married. Do not pass up a great opportunity to get THE BEST for your day. We are so happy. THANK YOU REV.
I cannot say enough of how amazing Reverend McFarland was for us! He really takes the time to get to know his couples. We booked our wedding with him months in advance and added a ...
sand ceremony, and a handfasting ceremony. WOW! Just, WOW! His words blew us away. Either he is a very good actor or he really cares about what he does. Shoot, even if he was acting, I took it all in and was blown away.
If you are looking for an easy going minister who is willing to work with you to find the best fit for your ceremony, HE IS YOUR GUY! Everything he says was so heartfelt and meaningful. My parents cried throughout the entire ceremony, and my Father is not a crier at all!
Reverend McFarland, I just want to thank you for making everything so simple for us. My family loved you. Our guests were so happy to see that you were able to ease some of the nerves before the ceremony. They absolutely loved your wit and humor as well as your serious side for the ceremony itself.
From the bottom of our hearts, we all thank you for you beautiful service.
I've always dreamed that my wedding day would be special. Rev. William McFarland made that day happen. I cannot express the love and the joy that I had when he married my husband...
and I. His words were moving and it showed how the true meaning of marriage should be. My husband and I got married on April 20, 2011, and to this day I still talk about how Rev McFarland made the ceremony so wonderful. Even when we have shown friends and family our wedding DVD, everyone was so impressed and moved by his words. If you want a meaningful wedding with someone that cares about the love between the couples, then no doubt, Rev. McFarland is the best person to make your day extra special. His service is way beyond 5 stars! I can't thank you enough for making my wedding day more memorable than I could ever imagine! Thank you!!!
My step-daughter came to Vegas to get married and this chapel fell into her price range! The price could not compare to the fantastic job Rev. McFarland did.....There were moments...
where we had to wait and he kept us involved and laughing and made us feel very comfortable! He stayed with us during the whole time which made our waiting fun! The most important part was during the service. His words were filled with compassion and meaning and a little humor!!! The experience was my best in Las Vegas and I am a native and have been to many! He is a wonderful man who has found his calling and He is part of the las Vegas family....BLESSINGS
After attending a friend's fully formal wedding, my fiance told me. "Don't let make me do all that. Please keep is fun and simple". So that is what Wiliam did. It was a very fu...
n, serious, very much tailored wedding and he even threw in some unexpected and imaginative additions to the ceremony that nobody expected. I must say thanks to William.
Rev. William McFarland officiated my wedding in Las Vegas on April 10, 2012. William is an amazing person who truly loves what he does..marrying people who are very much in love. ...
He found a way to personalize our wedding to cater to us. He was very kind, personable, and extremely likable from the moment I met him. I feel that he was the perfect person to unite my husband and I as a family. He just radiates with such joy and positive energy! Should we decide to renew our vows in the future, I will be going back to Vegas just so William can be the man to renew them!
After reconnecting in midlife, my fiance and I wanted a low-key,memorable wedding . We chose Las Vegas as our location as we didn't want a large family and friends event. Choosing...
one of the many wedding venues in Vegas was a huge challenge but we checked every chapel website and every review and every video we could find in our quest to find the perfect officiant and location. I was amazed at the difference in quality and professionalism of everything we checked. I'm glad I did my research! Rev. McFarland's performance stood out as the most sincere and caring officiant with attention to the service. We loved the look,decor and size of the chapel and the easy access to making the arrangements. And I made sure when we booked that Rev. McFarland would attend. Although our wedding was simple and short, it was very special to us. The few family that came to join us, raved about the ceremony! The words were special,and the focus on us was appreciated. We felt like the only couple getting married in Las Vegas that day. We were able to speak to the Rev prior to the ceremony and choose what we wanted him to say and how we wanted the ceremony presented. He was very obliging and made every word count. I was afraid of feeling rushed but that never happened. We had a wonderful ceremony with a video to share. And our friends and family that watched on the website felt they were part of our special day. Rev. McFarland made our wedding special and memorable and I'm so glad I took the time to find him! A big Thank you! he is the best! and worth every penny!
We had a great time and couldn't have asked for anything more in an officiant. I think Rev. McFarland has an excellent way of making every ceremony unique and special for each cou...
ple. I felt he was very sincere and absolutely enjoys his profession. Our small, simple ceremony was certainly made special with his presence.
I attended a friends weeding that was officiated by Rev. McFarland. Rev. McFarland had known the groom several years and used this time to bring up several humorous points about th...
e groom that had the bride, groom and the wedding party rolling in laughter. He definitely brought a different style of officiating a weeding that I never expected and will never forget. He got to know the bride, groom, and the guests so he could personalize the ceremony and make it a memorable event for everyone. If I ever find my self in need of Rev. McFarland's services in the future I will definitely be putting in my request to have his excellent services.
Rev. MacFarland III is wit, charm and very professional. Something that made my wedding day even more spectacular. He spoke with each of us separately prior to the ceremony, puttin...
g us at ease during this nerve wracking event. His ceremony was not only original and emotional, it was extremely heartfelt. I had requested a poem to be read which he worked in beautifully. Every person in the room was drawn in by his graceful words during our wedding. I would definitely recommend Rev. MacFarland III to anyone for their special day!
I can't say enough about Rev. McFarland. He made a nervous bride feel at ease, from the first moment I met him. He's easy to get along with, and he made our ceremony exceptional. T...
he Limo was a little late, he kept all of my guests at ease. When I finally arrived, he took his time to talk to me, and I didn't feel rushed. He even used what I had told him in the ceremony! My husband was so surprised!! We couldn't have asked for a better person to do our ceremony. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone. He is professional, reliable, courteous and above all extremely good at what he does!! He Loves what he does and it shows!!
My husband and I were married by Rev. McFarland eariler this month. We modified our vows just before the ceremony and Rev. McFarland did it without a hitch. He said it as though ...
it was an everyday part of his ceremony!! I will recommend him to any and everyone that will be getting married in Las Vegas!!!
Rev. McFarland goes above and beyond any expectations. He was amazing!
My husband and I asked him to perform a sand ceremony that included our children, and he had our oldest pou...
r sand in the middle of our vase to symbolize that they will always be at the center of our lives. If you need to find an officiant, please look at Rev. McFarland, he will do everything to make sure your day is as flawless as possible.
Our Wedding was just 3 days ago and it was the best wedding i could have ever dream of. Reverand Mcfarland was courteous, funny, honest, respectful, and the most thoughtful man i c...
ould have ever ask to officiate my wedding. From the time he walked in to the bridal room, he made me laugh, walked me through everything step by step and made me feel alot better than i was that day. The fact that he did the ceremony from the heart and not a pre-written, pre-rehearsed speech made it more personal and heartfelt. If you choose this man to officiate your wedding, it will be the best decision that you would ever make. He deserves more than the allotted 60.00 payment that you give.
We were extremely happy with Reverend McFarland. We wanted a small private venue and he treated it as if it were a large extravagant wedding. He helped to make our wedding one to r...
emember with memories we will always cherish. He had the perfect wording and listened to our wishes and created a ceromony that fitted what we wished for.
Thank-you so much for making our day extra special. The one thing I didn't want was a long drawn out service as we had guests sitting in the sun and I bore really easily-lol Rev. W...
illiam was sincere, funny, gave us direction, even was patient while my little GD gave her advise as to how often the bride & groom should kiss. I would highly recommend this man to perform your wedding especially if you want unique. Thank-you so much.
randy & dee lowe
I feel that he did a good job. The only thing was that he seemed slighty fake in his demeanor. But it was a nice ceremony. He was polite and nicely groomed.
I would like to sincerely thank Reverend McFarland III and Mon Bel Ami Wedding Chapel for helping me celebrate the wedding of my dreams. I have never wanted a big, complicated, st...
ressful wedding. I HAVE wanted a very meaningful, beautiful, low-stress ceremony and that is exactly what I received. Reverend McFarland did an absolutely wonderful and outstanding job. My wedding day went off without a hitch. Everyone was utterly pleased and delighted with the service. He is a true professional with a wonderful, warm, human touch. Thank you so much. You have my most sincere thanks and my strongest recommendation!
Rev. William was a pleasure to work with. The arrangements were easy and he stayed in constant communication up until the day of the ceremony. He explaine everything clearly and as...
ked us our preferences as well. Very helpful, pleasant demeanor and all around positive energy and spirit to have for this special day in our lives. We were pleased and had a great experience and would recommend him for sure to anyone looking for an officiant.
We had the pleasure of Rev. McFarland being our Officiant for our wedding on 11-11-11. Even though we knew that we were probably wedding 1 million and 1 on that day for him, he ma...
de us feel special and like that day was totally ours. He has an amazing voice that we could listen to all day and everything he said matched us even though he had just met us. We would love to spend more time with him and learn from him and listen to each and everything he says. If you can please request him for your ceremony, you will not be disappointed!!!!
Going with Rev. McFarland was without a doubt the best decision we made in regards to planning our wedding. His communication leading up to our big day was excellent, he responded ...
to all emails very quickly, and took time out of his schedule to meet with us a couple months before the wedding. We got several compliments from our guests on how wonderful his ceremony was, many commenting that is was not what they expected from a "vegas wedding." A big thank you to Rev. McFarland for making our day truly special & unforgettable!!
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