Information About Getting Married At Christ Church
 Congratulations!
We rejoice with you on your upcoming marriage and look forward to getting to know you and
working with you as fellow members of the body of Christ. The most important
thing we can do for you is to provide a firm foundation on which to begin your
marriage. Through counseling, fellowship, mentoring, support, prayer and
encouragement we seek to show you God’s plan for marriage.
Getting Started
Your first call will be to the pastor you wish to officiate at the ceremony and conduct the
pre-marital counseling. The pastors can be reached during business hours by
calling the church office (602) 955-4830. Pastor will then check his
availability as well as the facilities schedule. He will then reserve your date
and time for the wedding, rehearsal, and your first appointment for pre-marital
counseling.
A wedding coordinator will contact you and set up a time to meet with you and
discuss the wedding day, the ceremony, and show you the facilities, as well as
be at the rehearsal and wedding to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.
Pre-Cana Event
The Pre-Cana Event is a Friday evening and Saturday morning event with other pre-marriage
couples covering a variety of topics including Christian marriage, couples’
dialogue, expectations, and sexual intimacy. Materials are included.
Pastor will coordinate dates and registration.
Schedule and Fees
A sample timetable for your wedding day is outlined below. The fee includes up to 4
hours of the church and dressing rooms on the wedding day. For example,
2:00 p.m. Bride arrives
2:30 p.m. Groom arrives
4:00 p.m. Wedding ceremony begins
5:00 p.m. Picture taking is in process
5:45 p.m. Photos completed—final clean up (bows, candles, guestbook, etc)
5:50 p.m. Grand departure
6:00 p.m. Doors locked
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Member |
Non-Member |
| Registration |
$100 |
$100 |
| Marriage Services |
$255 |
$630 |
| Total |
$355 |
$730 |
The wedding fee includes the following: All materials
for Pre-Cana event, counseling sessions, wedding
coordinator, custodian, aisle votive candles use/cleaning, use of wedding
banner, flower stands, altar candles, basic worship folder
preparation/printing, use of unity candle base, microphones, kneeler, use of the
sanctuary/dressing rooms on the wedding day, wedding rehearsal in the sanctuary,
marriage license filing, and audio cassette recording of service
Member fees do not include an honorarium for pastoral service. At your discretion, a monetary gift
is given directly to the pastor. The bridal couple
provides unity candle and tapers, aisle runner (if desired), guest book and pen,
and any decorations (pew bows, etc), and flowers.
A registration fee of $100 is due at first pastoral meeting. Checks should be
payable to Christ Church-Lutheran. The wedding worship folder information and
the balance of remaining fees are due to the church office 10 days prior to your
wedding.
Musicians
Organist, instrumentalists, and vocalists fees vary and should be paid directly to them.
If making arrangements for your own organist, please coordinate with Evelyn Raabe, Principal Organist of Christ
Church, and with your pastor.
Receptions
Receptions can be held at Christ Church if desired. The church office will coordinate the
availability of the facilities and the fee schedule. NO alcoholic beverages are
permitted anywhere on the church property and smoking inside all buildings is
prohibited.
Chapel Weddings
The Chapel is available for small weddings (maximum seating is 70). Pastor will coordinate
availability and fees. |
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