Say I Do Your Way

Bill was absolutely outstanding as an officiant. We were referred to him by another officiant who was booked on our day, and had we known how great he'd be we'd just have gone to him first. Bill absolutely shines when it comes to organization and planning. As many weddings as we've been to, neither myself or my now wife had any clue where to begin when actually creating a ceremony. The idea was frankly terrifying to us. From our very first conversation, Bill set out an outline for how to do the ceremony, and even assured us that he knew and would take care of the technical details such as getting the certificate of marriage turned in (something we hadn't even thought about). Not only that, prior to the wedding, Bill gave us 40+ pages of potential readings, wordings for each part of the ceremony, different alternative rituals that could be added, and so on. We'd have been lost without that little booklet. That said, he's able to work in personal readings, rituals, etc. as desired -- we added in a prayer that he hadn't suggested, and made alterations to some of the wording he gave us, and he had no problem with any of those changes. Bill also personalizes the wedding by sending the couple questions to answer about one another. He asks good questions, and we had quite a lot to say. That element of his service really made him a hit with the guests. We had a largely secular interfaith wedding (Catholic + Jewish) and while Bill has a strong Christian background, he was able to pull off just the balance we wanted between secular and religious (aided by great planning discussed above -- both religious and secular readings, rituals etc. come included with his materials). He is prepared for the glass breaking, chuppah, circling and all that if needed (we only incorporated the former), he knows all the ins and outs of the Christian ceremony as well, and is quite comfortable with more secular traditions as well. We did pay extra to have Bill out to the rehearsal, and I understand he does counseling as well -- he makes a point not to be pushy about these additional services, even going so far as offering his notes to the venue staff to do rehearsal without him if we wanted. He does as much or as little as you need him to. I had no clue where to begin on an officiant -- neither of us had regular clergy in our life that would be able to pull off the kind of ceremony we wanted for various reasons -- but Bill stepped in to show us the way and did an absolutely outstanding job. Would recommend him to anyone!

There are not enough kind words I can say to express our gratitude towards Bill! We chose to do the pre-marital counseling with Bill and we were so thankful that we did as it taught us new strategies to work on together. I absolutely 100% recommend Bill if you are looking for a prompt, efficient, calming, and caring officiant! Now that our wedding is over, we view him more as a friend than anything as we worked so closely with him. He made us both feel at ease during the rehearsal and during our real ceremony. He has such a calming voice and presence that immediately took all of our nerves away. Thank you for everything you did for us Bill, we SO loved working with you. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately, we were disappointed that Bill could not say correctly new groom’s last name, in addition our families names - not only one or two - during the ceremony, even though we had a rehearsal to practice them a day before the wedding. It was very rude for us and all guest in such a formal day. He should have practiced and said correct names because it is only one chance for us in our lives. Why did he not practice the names a lot more by then?

Bill was a pleasure to work with. From our initial meeting with Bill, it was clear that he has years of experience officiating, and worked together with us to achieve a ceremony that was reflective of our vision. We were able to incorporate some religious aspects into our wedding ceremony, and some of our personal values to achieve a heartfelt and genuine ceremony. Bill did a great job incorporating our story into the wedding ceremony, and helped us both get through the emotional part of sharing our own wedding vows. I would strongly recommend Bill for your wedding!

Bill was absolutely wonderful. When we met with him we knew he was the right fit for us. He gave us plenty of information, and made the process easy. He was focused on giving us a personalized ceremony, and asked the right questions during our meetings and over email to get all of the information he needed. Several people commented to us what a wonderful job he did and how much they enjoyed the ceremony

Bill was WONDERFUL! He did an excellent job at taking hold of the ceremony and capturing everyone's attention for the entire 20-30 minutes. His vowels combined with details about our story were beautifully done and exactly how we had envisioned. Bill is flexible when it comes to his officiating and cater's towards the wants and needs of the couple. Would recommend a thousand times over to all brides searching for a great officiant!

Bill was wonderful! He made the journey so special and stress-free. Our guests are still talking about how romantic and personal our ceremony was, thanks to Bill. We also did the pre-wedding counseling, which we found to be really helpful! I highly recommend Bill!

Bill was so wonderful to work with and made our ceremony everything we wanted! Our guests noted how personal the ceremony was and he made the whole process so easy. Highly recommend!

Finding an officiant that my husband and I both felt comfortable with was a MUST. With different religious backgrounds, we wanted to make sure that our decision of doing a non-denominational wedding ceremony would be well perceived and delivered by the person who would marry us. From the beginning, Bill was warm, friendly, passionate about his job, and most importantly, passed NO judgment on us for not wanting religion to be a part of our ceremony. Not only did he take the time to get to know us personally, but also made sure that he explained and guided us through what was the biggest day of our lives. He ran everything past us first for approval, and made sure that we both felt comfortable with his delivery. Everything was easy - from the first conversations to the digital book of readings for our ceremony to the wedding rehearsal. Bill truly is a gem and delivered an incredibly personal, funny, and memorable ceremony for us. To this day, our friends and family still talk about him, and we hope to be in touch for many years to come! You can tell that Bill loves what he does, and will continue delivering the BEST for his couples.

My husband and I wanted a fun and informal ceremony, a little religious but not overly so. My grandma really wanted us to get married by the pastor at her church (where there would be less flexibility/customization) and we ultimately decided to have Bill marry us. After we were announced as husband and wife and walked back down the aisle, the very first thing I remember is my grandma running up to me and saying "I LOVED YOUR OFFICIANT!" Clearly he did a great job. ;) Bill was exceptionally responsive, professional, very kind and helpful to work with! Overall he provided a stress-free experience and I absolutely loved our ceremony. He gives you a workbook beforehand where you can go through and select different rituals, readings, vows, etc. It was fun to figure out what would be special to us as a couple and what would speak to us on our wedding day. His ceremony was also very personalized, he went into the story of us as a couple which was sentimental and hilarious at the same time. He's the best! Thank you Bill!

Bill was so great to work with and made our day perfect. My husband and I are from the DC area, but moved to the west coast, and Bill was so flexible in working remotely with us. He made us feel very confident the day would go as planned, with multiple Skype sessions through the time before the wedding. The amount of reference material Bill gave us really helped us out, since we didn't really know where to start. Very easy to work with, and a wonderful, down to earth person.

Bill is an extremely kind, patient, and professional officiant. We first met him over a year before our wedding, where he provided a comprehensive worksheet to help us reflect on our relationship and decide what we really wanted out of our ceremony. In fact, deciding what we wanted out of our ceremony and personalizing the ceremony just for us is something Bill specialized in. Although Bill is a reverend, he was completely willing to officiate a secular ceremony for us. The ceremony also included so many personal touches—from Bill discussing how my husband and I met to where we got engaged and mentioning the wooden box that my dad built for our wine box ritual during the ceremony—that some guests seemed to think he had known us for much longer than he had. Bill was also extremely responsive—even when we were sending last-minute changes to his drafts just weeks or days before the ceremony. Responsiveness is something we valued very highly during the stressful wedding planning process, so this is a definitely a plus. Although Bill is not based in Southern Maryland, he was willing to make the roughly 2-hour drive to our wedding each way without even charging additional for travel—a gesture that we greatly appreciated. Finally, Bill took care of all of the legal work for us in terms of submitting the license and making sure our papers got to the proper people right on time. All in all, Bill was great to work with and wrote a wonderful ceremony that left people laughing and crying at turns throughout. We’d recommend him to anyone in the area looking for any type of ceremony.

As we talked to our guests during the wedding cocktail hour and reception, it was clear that everyone LOVED the ceremony put together by Reverend Cochran. People loved how personalized it felt and that he shared the story of how we met and the different events that lead us to get married. Most people (extended family, family friends, etc.) at weddings don’t know a lot of the specifics behind the couple or only know bits and pieces and people loved how that was shared that with them. Reverend Cochran was responsive and helpful throughout the process, gave us freedom to customize our ceremony but also guided us with awesome suggestions when we needed it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Rev. Bill was great! We had done counseling with him which was well worth the effort. Overall an extremely open individual whose main goal was to help bring a loving relationship along, not judge or try and steer our views in any particular direction. He is well spoken, well prepared, timely, friendly, and caring.

Bill did a fantastic job for our wedding. My husband and I were both raised Catholic, but wanted something more secular and personal for our outdoor wedding ceremony. Bill helped guide us in creating a ceremony that was truly personalized to us. Before the wedding, he asked each of us to answer different questions about our relationship and how we felt about each other and getting married. He did such a great job taking our answers and incorporating them into the ceremony. We got so many compliments from guests about how nice it was that he told our story and it seemed like he had known us for years! It really made us feel better to have a professional, and I am so glad we decided on Bill as our officiant!

Bill was fantastic. He was flexible and met with us several times prior to the wedding. He had a great program/questions already laid out and ready for us to start outlining the ceremony. His questions allowed my husband and I to ask each other great questions and have helpful discussions. Bill was also very flexible with what we wanted/didn't want in the ceremony. He was super open and easy to work with!

Bill Cochran was a pleasure. He was very organized, professional, and flexible. My wife and I had a fusion wedding (Christian and Hindu), and Bill was able to help us work through the correct blend of attributes to add to our ceremony. Additionally, we opted to take pre-marital counseling with Bill as well. This was a series of counseling sessions that was facilitated by Bill and helped me and my wife become closer prior to our wedding. I would Recommend this option to anyone using Bill. Overall, Bill was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone getting married in the DC area!

Bill did a fabulous job with our ceremony! We wanted a non religious and personalized ceremony but didn't know where to start. We also didn't have a lot of time. We met Bill at his house for a first contact and he seemed very professional and also super friendly. We could tell he had a lot of experience with weddings so we were confident to sign the contract very quickly. Bill provided us an e-book which was our homework, it was very easy to start creating the ceremony piece by piece with this material. One other thing to do is select readings and answer separately some questions about our couple story. Bill was very flexible: because we didn't have any time, we met again only two weeks before the wedding but he promptly drafted the ceremony with what we provided and and discussed that day, and we still had time to make minor adjustments the week before. We didn't have a rehearsal but everything went super smoothly! It was very beautiful especially the part about our story that Bill created from our answers. Everyone was very touched and complimented us on the ceremony. It was a very strong and amazing moment for us and very meaningful. I recommend Bill to every busy bride that wants a personalized ceremony but needs help and guidance.

THIS is how you get married! We actually took a little while before we picked an officiant for our wedding. I was living in Japan for most of our planning and my husband was in the US. We actually got our marriage certificate earlier due to our situation and we were thinking of having a friend do our ceremony so we could do it how we wanted. We finally decided to look for someone more official and came across Bill. We actually spoke to 3 officiants and we immediately felt most comfortable with Bill and felt that he could do what we truly wanted. Bill walked us through the entire process to design a ceremony tailored to us. We wanted a mix between traditional vows and saying our own and he intertwined everything perfectly. The ceremony was even more about us and our love story, which we believe to be best way to get married. Our friends and families even came up to us the rest of the night saying it was one of the best ceremonies they had been to due to how unique it was. If you want something more than just the traditional church ceremony, Bill is the way to go! You will have the most special ceremony for your wedding day!

My husband and I used Say I Do Your Way not only for our pre-martial counseling but also as our wedding day officiants. Both experiences were extremely positive for us. Bill and Tracy handled our pre-marital counseling and then Tracy was our officiant. The counseling was a good confirmation for my husband and I that we had discussed and were on the same page for the important things that really make a marriage and to help ensure we had a good foundation going into our marriage. During the counseling you are discussing such important topics as financials, the way you both communicate, ideas you each have around family, etc. With respect to our ceremony, they give you an excellent outline with which to put together the perfect ceremony for you. We weren’t sure where to begin or what we even wanted from our ceremony. This outline was exceptional in steering us to what guests continually tell us was one of the best ceremonies they had ever heard. Above and beyond that, Tracy wowed our family and friends during our ceremony by composing and telling our story. You would have thought that Tracy had known my husband and I for years, rather than a couple of months the way she told our story-she really captured us in telling it. I would recommend Say I Do Your Way time and time again to family and friends.

5 STARS! Rev. Bill was wonderful! The way he structures the ceremony truly personifies getting married the way you want to. You can work with him to structure the ceremony as you desire, and if you have any questions he can provide advice or guidance through his decades of experience conducting weddings. Our friends and families really liked the ceremony and thought he had a great sense of humor. Definitely visit his website and research more if you are planning a wedding. http://www.sayidoyourway.com/

I got married on New Years Eve and it was absolutely magical! It would not have been possible without Bill as our officiant, I know this for a fact! He was great from the beginning to the end, even after the wedding! He followed up with us after to see how we were and if we had any questions about the documents etc. We had so many compliments on the ceremony from all of our friends and families. Everyone thought it was so different and fun with the perfect amount of comedic relief and sentimental emotions. Most people dread wedding ceremonies and are guests were glued to it all the whole time! I am the bride and the ceremony was my favorite part of my entire day thanks to Bill!

If I could give Bill fifty stars, I would. My husband and I cannot say enough how AMAZING Bill was to work with. He was incredibly flexible (we were late on a few occasions, and set us up with FaceTime meetings to accommodate our crazy schedules), fun to work with, and just a great human being. We elected to have premarital counseling in addition to performing our service, and I would recommend it to everyone. You each take a detailed assessment, and Bill gently guides you through possible areas of improvement in your relationship, as well as encourages you where you are doing well. The best part, was the CEREMONY! Bill pulled together exactly what we wanted with little guidance from us. He knew what we wanted from the hours of conversations we had with him over our time working with him, and we could not have asked for a more perfect wedding. All we kept hearing was how beautiful our ceremony was, and what an amazing job Bill did!

Bill was amazing! Thanks to him, our ceremony was flawless, and he was so organized and easy to get in contact with! We met with him, and went over every detail thoroughly! He asked specific questions and really wanted to make sure our ceremony reflected our personalities. He did an amazing job at really making our ceremony special and incorporating our story from both of our points of views, even quoting us! I would hire Bill again in a heartbeat! I HIGHLY recommend him for your ceremony!

Hiring Bill was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He really made our ceremony unique and special. Bill took the time to get to know us and kept us on track with designing the ceremony. We met with him a few times before our big day and he was well prepared and offered great suggestions. Bill delivered our ceremony with humor and compassion. We had so many people reach out to us after the wedding to tell us what an amazing ceremony we had. We would highly recommend Bill to anyone planning a wedding.

Bill really helped us make our ceremony special. He takes the time to get to know you as individuals and as a couple. It makes all the hard work you've put into your relationship, and then your wedding, come together seamlessly. Not only is he a great officiant, but he's an eloquent public speaker (which was important for us). We couldn't have been happier!

Bill was so friendly and amazing. He made our ceremony so much fun. He created the perfect balance of romance, love and humor. He our crowd laughing and crying. He was wonderful. I highly recommend this company.

Our wedding was perfect -- and Bill was a huge reason why. Picking an officiant was the first thing we did, and Bill couldn't have made that easier. He met with us, asked thoughtful questions, and took careful notes about our wishes, but most importantly he handed over an outline of all the things we needed to consider in creating our ceremony. It was just what we needed! We wanted a ceremony that was positive (focused on love, not sticking out the hard times) and non-religious. We also wanted it to reflect *us.* Bill made that easy. He gave us a huge packet of potential rituals and blessings, but we weren't forced to pick from a menu: we pulled bits and pieces of things we liked and created something that was truly unique. And he did a wonderful job telling our story during the ceremony. We were fortunate to work with a lot of great vendors for our wedding, but none of them were as attentive and helpful as Bill. The result was everything we could have hoped for: we had a beautiful outdoor location, perfect weather, and a great band for our reception, but the thing all our guests talked about was the *ceremony* itself -- many of them saying that they'd never seen a better wedding ceremony. Thanks, Bill! -- Jason & Robyn (5/23/15)

In a few words, Bill was an amazing officiant! He tailored the entire ceremony to fit exactly what we envisioned for our day. We wanted a secular, short-but-sweet ceremony that was meaningful and didn't sound too cheesy, and that's exactly what we got. Bill provided us with material to look through that had a lot of options for poems, readings, vows, etc., and he helped us step-by-step with each facet of choosing our final ceremony program. He was professional and kind, and it was clear as soon as we met him that he really loves what he does. I believe that the officiant is in large part responsible for setting the tone for the wedding day, and Bill does a great job of that. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to add a personal touch to their ceremony.

It's hard to say enough good things about Joyce and Say I Do Your Way. Joyce's passion for what she does is evident from the moment you meet her. She's incredibly warm and kind but also a complete professional---each step of the process was organized, comprehensive, and well planned. Before the wedding, she took the time to get to know us as a couple and find out exactly what we were looking for in a ceremony. She made thoughtful suggestions and went out of her way to help us incorporate all the elements we felt were important (to the point where she actually offered to drive our dog the 2 hours to our venue when I mentioned how sad I was that the pup couldn't join us because the hotel we were staying at didn't accept pets). But where Joyce truly shines is the ceremony itself---her remarks were perfect. She used her time getting to know us to make them deeply personal and meaningful, and she struck the exact tone and balance we were hoping to have in our ceremony. She brought a warmth and familiarity to the her remarks that I never would have thought possible from someone who had met us only a few times. We received countless comments on what a fantastic job she did, and more than one person at the wedding assumed she was a friend or relative. Hiring Joyce was easily one of the best wedding-planning decisions we made, and I feel so lucky to have found her.

We were so pleased work with Bill as we planned our wedding ceremony! He made us feel very welcomed by inviting us into his home, and the entire planning process very easy. Bill gave us many different ideas for how to tailor the ceremony to our preferences. His story of how we met was wonderfully funny and heartfelt. The length of the ceremony was perfect, and Bill did a great job at being stealthily speedy while still fitting in every bit at the end of the ceremony to help dodge an imminent thunderstorm! We are so happy that we chose him to be our officiant and would recommend him to anyone.

Bill was so great to work with. He truly learned about the two of us as a couple before working on our ceremony. He asked us all the right personal questions to learn about us. Bill is very quick to answer all your questions and none of them are off limits ( I know this because I had a lot of questions going into the ceremony). Our ceremony was Non-Denominational and Bill was very understanding of that. The ceremony was incredibly memorable because of the personal touch Bill added when he learned about us. I'd highly highly recommend him. Thank you!

Bill was a pleasure to work with during the planning process! We were planning our wedding entirely from overseas, and he was responsive and flexible and worked with us over Skype (which surprisingly not all vendors do these days), making this easy and comfortable for us. The actual ceremony came out perfectly and so many of our guests asked how we knew Bill/how Bill knew us -- his remarks were so personal and touching. He also pronounced my foreign name perfectly, I was so impressed! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bill to anyone looking for a personal, custom, and smooth wedding ceremony.

I found Bill on wedding websites. He came highly recommended by so many. He took the time to get to know us and really made us feel comfortable. All our guests said it was the best ceremony ever! Bill did more than officiate our wedding. He took the time to write and share our love story. His words were true, pure and filled with so much emotion. He truly captured the way we feel about each other and presented it to our guests in a way that was unforgettable and quite moving. Please use Rev. Bill Cochran for your wedding. He will not let you down. He will help make your special day, one of the best memories of your life. We are so blessed that he was a part of our day! Thanks again Bill! We think you are wonderful!! Cindi & Mike L.

We are so happy with the ceremony Bill put together for our wedding! Bill made the whole process very easy from setting up our first meeting with him months before our wedding to the end of the ceremony. He tailored the ceremony to exactly what we had in mind—he told the story of how we met, kept it to the length we wanted, and had good ideas about ceremonial rituals (i.e., lighting candles, reading a poem, breaking of glass, etc) but only included exactly what we wanted. Bill was very receptive to our requests and made the ceremony a reflection of my relationship with my husband. The ceremony was perfect! Bill was an excellent speaker and knew how to engage and communicate with our guests.

Rev Bill is just what we were looking for in an officiant. We know that people have different ideas of what a ceremony should be like. My husband and I really wanted a ceremony that would capture us as a couple and emphasize our love for each other. Rev Bill really worked with us to make sure that was exactly what we got. Our ceremony, by far, was my favorite thing about our wedding. I have had more compliments and have been told that is was one of the most touching, loving and emotional ceremonies our guest have ever experienced. The reception was great, but the ceremony is what the wedding is really all about. Rev Bill did everything in his power to make out perfect and it was just that, PERFECT!

Reverend Bill was awesome. He made us feel very comfortable from the first time we met. The pre-marriage counseling went extremely well. He was able to pinpoint a specific issue/problem we were going through and was a key factor in working through it all. The ceremony was very well presented, Bill interacted with the wedding party like part of the family. I strongly recommend Bill for anyone thinking of getting married or counseling.

Bill was outstanding at tailoring the ceremony to exactly what we wanted. He is not your average cookie cutter reverend that has one way of doing things. He is true to the name "Say I Do Your Way". He really gets to know you as a couple and is able to personalize the ceremony to fit what you want.

My fiance and I had a vision of what our wedding would look like - colors, decor, details - but when it came to the actual ceremony (the most important part!), we had no idea where to begin. Bill Cochran came to our rescue. He listened to us and our story and guided us through the planning of each aspect of the ceremony. Bill was responsive, open to our preferences, and made the entire process easy and fun. My now husband and I went from feeling anxious about where to begin to feeling calm and in control with Bill at the helm. There ceremony wasn't even on the list of things we were worried about, and our guests loved his presentation of us as a couple. In the end, we had a completely personal ceremony that truly fit "us," and we couldn't have been happier! Thank you, Bill!

Thanks to Bill and Say I Do Your Way, our wedding ceremony was beautiful, personal, unique, and heartfelt--everything we could have hoped for! We are so thankful that we found Bill to officiate our wedding. Because my husband and I come from different faiths, we wanted a non-denominational officiant that would work with us to craft a personal ceremony that reflected both of our families' traditions and our individual touches. From our very first meeting, Bill helped us create our own personalized ceremony that incorporated our heritage and reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. Based on his 30 years of experience, Bill provided great advice and insight into the various elements and style of the ceremony, helping us achieve the tone and length we had in mind. A few weeks before the wedding, Bill helped us pick our readings and worked with us to incorporate several special and unique elements into our ceremony, including having our fathers each read a short blessing and having Bill tell the story of my engagement ring, which is a family heirloom. Bill also provided us with guidance on how to craft our own vows, which ended up being my favorite part of our ceremony. Finally, Bill also asked us to fill out a questionnaire before the wedding, from which he developed his homily about our story, how we met, and our vision for our marriage. Every aspect of our ceremony was personalized and custom-made for us! After the ceremony, I had several friends and family members compliment us on the ceremony and ask how long we'd known Bill, because his words had made it seem like he'd known us for years. We are truly grateful for the beautiful ceremony Bill created for us, and we are so glad to have been able to work with him! I would absolutely recommend Bill and Say I Do Your Way to anyone looking for a unique, special, and highly personal wedding ceremony.

Mr. Cochran provided us with an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. He was incredibly courteous, professional, and tastefully creative with our entire ceremony. We couldn't have been happier or more fortunate to have had him.

Bill Cochran is truly a blessing. My husband and I could not be any happier to have encountered him at a wedding expo in Washington DC. Our first impression of him was great and that was the reason why we decided to contact him during our planning. He was super professional, courteous, attentive, and more than willing to help. He has a lot of experience so you best be sure you will be in great hands. He did a fantastic job at our wedding and our wedding truly couldn't have been any better. My family and friends had great comments about him and I have to say that I recommend him to anybody out there who would need an officiant for the wedding. Hands down!

Bill exceeded our expectations and gave us an amazing memory! We laughed and teared up with our guests, and Bill even had our guests clapping! It was the perfect mix of casualness and tradition for our family and friends and was truly the best ceremony ever - and I waited to be married until 45 so I have been to a lot of weddings! We are so thankful for the personal time and attention Bill gave us to get to know us as a couple and to make our ceremony fit us perfectly!

Rev. Bill married my fiancé and I at the DC War Memorial in Washington, DC. We wanted something intimate and personal, and light on the religious traditions, since neither of us are very religious. Rev. Bill took the time to understand what specific we wanted, gave us a ton of options for readings, prayers, etc., and was extremely flexible when we had ideas of our own. We also really appreciated the fact that he truly got to know us in the time leading up to our wedding, so that he could integrate these stories into the ceremony itself. The ceremony Bill officiated was fantastic. He was eloquent, and really made it feel like he'd known us for a long time. The ceremony felt personal and relaxed. Just as we wanted! Rev. Bill was fantastic, and we would definitely recommend him to any bride and grooms in the DC area.

Rev. Bill is the best officiant someone could ask for on their wedding day! He was quick to answer any questions before the big day and was always accessible. The ceremony was tailored to exactly what my husband and I wanted and everyone commented on how perfect it was. He has a way about him that is very calming and my husband and I just knew that the ceremony would be perfect with him there. We are so very grateful to have found him and recommend him very highly.

Bill was our officiant and he did a wonderful job. All the guests commented that the ceremony was beautiful. We loved that Bill weaved a bit of our "how we met" and "how he proposed" stories into the ceremony, making it warm and personal with just the right amount of humor and lightheartedness. Bill was very informative and made the ceremony planning process easy for us. He is a great officiant and a true professional.

My (now) husband and I immensely enjoyed having Rev. Bill marry us this past April. Rev. Bill was accommodating, understanding, and very helpful in guiding us through the process especially given the fact that we lived in California but were getting married in Virginia. From our first meeting with him over Skype to many more follow up emails and conversations, he made the process enjoyable, easy and fun! He even took the time two days prior to our wedding to meet with us in person at a local coffee shop to go over every detail of our ceremony as we had planned it. Our ceremony itself went perfectly. He really knows his stuff! He made it very personal and included traditions from both of our families to make it even more special. Everyone kept coming up to us after the ceremony to tell us how much they liked Rev. Bill! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding officiant. He is the BEST!!

Rev. Bill Cochran was perfect for our wedding! He made the planning process easy and personal. It took us a while to find an officiant but after we found him everything went smoothly. He incorporated everything we wanted and made suggestions to improve the ceremony, but without expecting that we take his advice. He is also very charismatic and had our guest both laughing and crying. I would definitely recommend him!

We can't say enough great things about Bill and Say I Do Your Way. From our initial meeting, we knew he was genuine and all about making the experience our own. We used him not only for our ceremony, but for premarital counseling - something we weren't sure we would be comfortable doing, but Bill is amazing at focusing on the things we cared about the most and allowing our humor to shine through the conversations. After our wedding, our guests just kept saying how special it was to have an officiant like Bill say the things he did about us and our relationship. How it really kept their attention and how many tears of joy there were in the house. We can't thank you enough Bill!

Recommended by a friend of ours, Bill proved to be absolutely perfect. Just as his website explained, he worked closely with us to plan a wedding ceremony that suited our tastes, feelings and guests. He provided very helpful materials and options for us to consider; listened to our preferences and feedback, and provide excellent guidance. He took our personal inputs and led a ceremony in a way that sounded like he knew us well. As a result, we felt great about our wedding and a few of our guests commented afterwards that it was a ceremony they "never would forget" because of its personal nature, humor and setting. Bill's wife is great too. She accompanied Bill to the ceremony and jumped in to help with a few details.

We are so pleased that we hired Rev. Bill Cochran to perform our marriage ceremony! From the start, he was kind, helpful, and calm (an essential trait when working with stressed brides!). We loved the fact that we could tailor our wedding ceremony to reflect us, not just any another wedding. Bill gave us lots of information about different blessings, readings, how to write our vows, unity ceremonies, processional order, and gave us a nice copy of our marriage license to hang on the wall. He was always willing to answer any questions that arose while we were planning our wedding. Additionally, we participated in the one-on-one marriage counseling that he offers. Though we had been together for over 6 years before getting married, we found the counseling to be helpful in that he gave us suggestions for different ways to talk to each other when we might feel that we're stuck on an issue. We highly recommend that you hire Rev. Bill Cochran to officiate your wedding ceremony! You will be so happy that you did!

We highly recommend Say "I Do" Your Way. Bill created a wonderful sermon which blended our religious and cultural perspectives. It was so beautiful that we received many compliments. Several married guests told us how it made them remember the vow they made to each other. Another requested a copy to read and reread. He was extremely flexible and helped us think through the wedding procession as well. Bill was prompt the day of the wedding. He was patient even though we started late. He sent our signed license to the courthouse promptly so we could pick it up a few days later. He is also extremely friendly and easy get along with. I'll forever be grateful for is contribution to make our wedding amazing! Ansalan and Yankuba

Bill was the officiant at our wedding in November. He came highly recommended through our venue, and when we met with him in person we knew he was the right person. Bill was very engaging and personal, he made us feel comfortable talking about our relationship and what we wanted from our ceremony. He also did our pre-marriage counseling and it was wonderful because he got to know us on a different level and was able to implement what he knew about us into our ceremony. He was very accommodating and would drive into VA to meet with us or meet us halfway. He was readily available via email or phone and prompt with responses. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Sarah Duncan

Bill was the Officiant for our ceremony and we could not have been more pleased. He was responsive and easy to work with throughout the entire process and was able to offer as much guidance as needed in planning our ceremony. Bill works with you to customize the ceremony to exactly what you want. He offers plenty of options if you need suggestions but will also do whatever you want if you have a clear vision. He is flexible, accommodating and has very pleasant and personable demeanor. The ceremony itself was exactly what we wanted. Bill was charismatic, spoke well, and put us both at ease. We received a lot of compliments from our guests on the overall ceremony and how great the Officiant was. We HIGHLY recommend him!

We love the ceremony that Bill performed to marry us. He made it very personalized and worked with us each step of the way to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. He gave us many different options to think over for the different parts of the ceremony and was open to all suggestions that we had. His delivery was sincere and we thought perfect. All our family and friends agree.