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St. Paul’s permits those attending the wedding to give the bride and groom a fun “send-off” by blowing bubbles at the couple or by throwing flower petals on the driveway (but not in the church or on the sidewalk).  Because they are difficult to clean up, rice, confetti, and bird-seed may not be used.

 

 

Photography during the wedding service

As the wedding service is a time of worship, flash photographs may not be taken during the ceremony.  This applies to wedding guests as well as to professional photographers.

Photographers who consult with the pastor before the ceremony may be allowed to take flash photos during the procession and recession.  Likewise, videotaping of the service may be allowed provided that a stationary camera is set up in one of the side aisles or in the rear of the sanctuary. 

 

On the use of bulletins

St. Paul’s does not provide wedding bulletins.  The pastor will be happy to help you determine the contents of a bulletin, however, and the church office may have examples of past bulletins for you to examine.  Blank bulletins are readily available at variety of stores.

 

What are the costs for a wedding at St. Paul’s?

 

The Marriage Tithe:  As a sign that a couple’s love for one another necessarily spills out into the wider community and as a symbol of stewardship, there is the expectation that a Christian couple will want to make a contribution— as a thank offering— to the parish and its work.  For example, a couple may consider offering a tithe of the total cost of the wedding.  A minimum fee of $125 is expected to cover maintenance and usage costs.

 

Music:  The standard fee to the organist is $125.  This honorarium is increased by $50 when rehearsals are required with vocal soloists or other musicians.

 

The Pastor’s Honorarium:  Any funds offered to the pastor are used to feed the hungry and assist those in need.  In this way your marriage becomes a gift to the whole community.  As with the organist, the standard offering amount is $125.