Weddings
Westminster Presbyterian Church

Marriage is a gift of God, to all humankind. Marriage is a real
covenant between a man and woman binding together their lives
before God, of discipleship in a service of Christian marriage.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WEDDING APPLICATION

Wedding Staff
Pastor
Wedding Director
Assistant Director
Organist
Sound Director

Westminster Presbyterian Church is delighted to be a part of this most joyous occasion. Our desire is to provide a ceremony that will be meaningful and a celebration of a life that is long memorable. Based on our experience, we stand by to assist you in any way.

We do not limit weddings to members of the church. However, church members, children of members and grandchildren have priority for wedding dates.

Dates:

We maintain a calendar up to a year in advance. Confirmation must be six months prior to the wedding date. You must fill out an application form and return it along with a deposit. There will be no refund of deposit after the application has been confirmed for six months. A date may be changed if the new date requested is available. However, an additional fee of $75.00 is charged if a confirmed date is changed.

Rehearsals:

We encourage you to schedule rehearsals carefully. There is a two hour limit on rehearsals. All rehearsals should begin no later than 6:00 p.m. and end not later than 9:00 p.m. After 9:00 p.m., an additional fee will be charged.

Minister:

Marriage Ceremonies are usually conducted by our Pastor. Arrangements may be made with the pastor for another minister to participate. Such participation is to be determined between the pastor and the wedding couple. The couple may opt for another minister to be the officiate at the wedding.

Photography:

Brides and Grooms usually pick their own photographer and videographers. The placement of equipment for video operations must be arranged before the ceremony. All must perform their duties in all aspects of appropriate manner, conduct and product.

Flowers & Decorations:

Flowers and decorations can be a great enhancement to the ceremony. The arrival times, their arrangement and placement must be coordinated with the Wedding Director.

Nothing must be done that will compromise the physical status of the church. No Nails, screws, wiring is to be used. No use should be made of pipe clamps, plastic and pew clips to secure bows. Items used should leave no markings of any sort. Directions and confinement of these areas will be by the Wedding Director and the church Sexton. Candles and Candelabras, a kneeling bench and lectern, are available for the wedding ceremony.

Organist and Music:

The music for the marriage ceremony should direct attention to God. It is hoped that all wedding music will be in keeping with the spirit of worship of the marriage ceremony.

Our organist or regular substitute must be used at all weddings. A special arrangement may be made with the Music Director for special circumstances.

Our organist will stand by to help with any part of the musical arrangements, choral, soloist, instrumental and other music forms. All aspects of these arrangements must be approved by the Music Director.

Sound Director:

The church must use its sound director with its equipment, however, outside audio equipment may be brought in and outside Sound Technicians may be used. This is coordinated with the Sound Director.

We approach our weddings with a deep sense of reverence and sacredness. We expect all involved to be aware of their appearance, conduct and production. It is wise to review all aspects, pictures, video groupings with both sides of the families and thus insure sensitivity and input by all.



Wedding Fees:

Sanctuary: For Church members there is no charge. They pay expenses only.
Non-members - $900.00 Members Families - $600.00
A deposit of 50% is due upon completion of the application form. Checks should be made payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church. The remainder is due 6 weeks before the ceremony. No refunds after thirty days (30) prior to the Wedding Date.
Ministers fees should be given directly to the minister at the last counseling session or rehearsal. You may want to consult with the Wedding Director for a suggested figure.
Organist, pianist, sound director fees are included in the Sanctuary fees.
Fees for soloist and other musicians are not included in the application fees. They are to be handled separately by the wedding applicants. Fees for extra lighting, sound systems, photography are all handled y the wedding couple. These fees should be paid directly to them or given to the Wedding Director before the wedding date.

Special Policies:

• No weddings or rehearsals on a Saturday preceding Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday or the Thanksgiving weekend.
• December is a full month of activities of which church programs take priority.
• No smoking or alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances are allowed on any church property.
• No person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be present at a wedding, rehearsal or reception.

It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to strongly emphasize this policy to the members of the wedding party so they may help communicate it to others. We ask that you fully understand and communicate all of our policies to your group.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is happy and proud to be a part of this joyous occasion. Thank you and may God Bless you!

 

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