Chicago Wedding Minister Officiant Rev. Phil Landers of “I Do” Weddings, Ltd.

Your Wedding Ceremony Should Be Fun, Not Boring!

Think About Wedding Ceremonies You Have Been To

When was the last time you were at a wedding ceremony that was enjoyable and interesting?
Why do so many guests skip the ceremony and only show up for the reception?

Wedding ceremonies are routine, pretty much the same, even kind of boring. They follow the same basic pattern. Yawn.

But what if you surprised your guests with something they weren’t expecting? What if your love story was shared at your ceremony by a master storyteller?

Your guests would laugh and cry.
Your guests would pay attention, captivated by your love story. It’s a drama — how do you meet? how does he propose? — and you’re the stars!
Your guests would say it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever been to.

In addition, you will have a wedding ceremony:

where you will know, in advance, everything, including your love story, that will be said and done
by an officiant who will take the time to get to know you, who really cares

Experience the power of a love story for yourself!

View video clips, below
Read couples’ stories on Rev. Phil’s blog.

“We had such a great experience with Rev. Phil. It was so nice to have someone extremely knowledgeable about wedding ceremonies to guide us through the process. On our initial meeting we enjoyed talking with him, answering his questions, and getting to know the person who would marry us. Getting the script before the wedding ensured that there would be no surprises. I didn’t think that having a personalized ceremony would be that special, but I was wrong! We had so many people come up to us afterward and tell us how special and fun the ceremony was. Rev. Phil's style and personality was a great addition to our wedding day!”

— Ashley & Jake, Medinah Country Club, Medinah
from a WeddingWire review

What is most important to you on your wedding day?

What is most important to you on your wedding day?

The reception? Which part: the food, the drinks, the music?
The place where the wedding and/or the reception will be?
The dress?
The photos and video?
The flowers?
The invitations?
The ceremony?

Here is how you can tell — what are you willing to spend the most money on, to make the biggest investment in? An investment is something you hope to get more back than you put in.

Invest in Your Ceremony, Invest in Rev. Phil

Rev. Phil believes that the most important part of your wedding day is the ceremony. It is, after all, the point of the day. And the thing you will remember and celebrate on anniversaries.

Weddings are not all the same. They do not need to be boring, the thing you quick get through to get to the party. Wedding ceremonies ought to be personalized and fun!

Why should you invest in your ceremony, invest in Rev. Phil? Because he will invest in you. Because you will get a significant return on your investment.

How Rev. Phil Invests in You

Rev. Phil will share your love story at your wedding — so that it is personalized, romantic and fun! Rev. Phil is a masterful storyteller.

View videos of him sharing couples’ stories to see for yourself.
You won’t have guests asking you throughout the reception, “So, how did he propose?” over and over. Rev. Phil will share your full love story, once, and everyone will be in the know.
If your love story has humorous elements — and they all do — then there will be laughter at your wedding. That is appropriate for weddings ought to be joyful. Your vows ought to be serious and solemn. But the whole ceremony does not have to be that way.

Rev. Phil will get you a complete script ten days before your wedding — so you know your wedding is organized just the way you want it to be, so you can know what he will say when he tells your love story at your wedding.
Rev. Phil will lead a one hour rehearsal — so that everyone is comfortable with where they need to be, when and how to walk/stand. The rehearsal is twice the length of the ceremony.
Rev. Phil will meet with you for three hours to plan your wedding. You don’t know really how to plan a wedding ceremony. Rev. Phil does — he is a full-time wedding minister who marries well over 100 couples a year.

He will draw out your love story from you and share the first draft of what it will sound like at your wedding. You will laugh at him telling you your own love story (at the meeting and on your wedding day.)
He will also guide you through the entire planning process, including:

Unity candle or unity sand
Flowers for mothers (and grandmothers)
Memorial candles
Ways to include your children in the ceremony
Ways to have your guests be participants in the ceremony (not just passive observors)
Ways to highlight your bridesmaids and groomsmen during the ceremony
Vows
Readings
Music
& more

Rev. Phil will spend more time with you — 3 hour planning meeting, e-mails and phone calls to get the script just right, leading a one hour rehearsal — than any other officiant in Chicagoland. He invests in you.
Rev. Phil or a member of his team of six ministers (who do weddings in his style, for he trained them) is available for your wedding! Your search for an officiant who is available on your date, at your time is over!

Rev. Phil is a real minister with a Master of Divinity degree, 20 years of experience, married 25 years. He has raves and reviews from over 100 couples on this web site. You can tell his style and speaking voice on the videos. He would be happy to give you references you can call.
Rev. Phil will officiate at your wedding anywhere in Chicagoland — at a hotel, banquet hall, country club, chapel, boat, park, home, etc. He has has three levels of services to choose from — there is a big difference between a wedding with 5 guests or 250. He can spread your payments out over time. He takes credit cards as well as checks or cash. He is the only officiant with an actual business (it is not just a weekend hobby.) Rev. Phil lists his prices online.
Read all the advantages of choosing Rev. Phil to officiate your wedding. Rev. Phil can create the wedding you have always dreamed of!

Return on Your Investment

“Yes, his prices may seem high compared to other officiants. But if you don't take anything else away from this review take this: IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. My husband and I were not thrilled with the idea of spending, what we thought, was such an exorbitant price just for someone to say, ‘Do you? Do you? Kiss... you’re married’ but we are so grateful we didn't change our minds. We both believe we are extremely fortunate to have had Reverend Phil officiate our wedding and would never think even one cent was not worth the beautiful and perfect ceremony we had. You will not be disappointed or regret a single cent. It truly is worth the cost — and then some.”

Brittani and James, Danada House, Wheaton
from a WeddingWire review

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reviews that won Rev. Phil the Bride’s Choice Award 2010.

Read the 100+ raves and reviews on this web site.

Imagine it is 30 Minutes Before Your Wedding

Imagine it is 30 minutes before your wedding. Bride, you are hidden away from your guests (and, perhaps, the groom). You have no control over what is happening.

Because you have met with Rev. Phil for three hours, you know him. You can relax.
Because he led the rehearsal so thoroughly, for an hour, you know everyone knows what to do. You can relax.
Because you’ve read the script, you’re comfortable with the ceremony and how Rev. Phil is going to share your love story to all of your guests. You can relax
You know Rev. Phil is there talking to the person in charge of music, the photographer, the videographer, making sure everything is set up just right. You can relax..

You are able to relax (as much as is possible before a wedding) because of your investment in your ceremony, because of your investment in Rev. Phil.

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Credits for the Videos of Rev. Phil Sharing Couples’ Stories

"I Don’t Do Blind Dates” shot by Victor Michaels of Metropolitan Filmworks. Filmed at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL.
"I Was Wrong and He Was Right” shot by Martha Walker of Walker Media. Filmed at Medinah Country Club, Medinah, IL.
"She Booked the Hall Before He Proposed” shot by Bob Busch of Milestone Videos. Filmed at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling, IL.

FAQ's

Rev. Phil in the Media!

As seen on TV !

FOX32 News at Nine
ABC7 News at 4pm & 10pm
CBS2 News at 5pm & 10pm
FOX32 News in the Morning

As seen in print !

From the article: The marriage ceremony, officiated by the Reverend Phil Landers, was different from others the couple had been to as guests. Not only did Rev. Phil ask Allyson’s father “Who blesses this woman to marry this man?”, but he included the whole congregation in the ceremony by asking “Do you as parents, family members, and friends give your blessing and support?” Allyson recalls that it was wonderful to hear a big “We do.”

As heard on the radio!

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