Weddings

Scheduling a wedding will guarantee a service on the church calendar for that date. The Pastor will then plan to meet with the couple for logistical and pre-marital conversation. These conversations are a way of considering issues such as communication, conflict resolution, finances, religion, parenting, etc.

The date of your wedding should be set well in advance. To schedule a wedding, fill out and turn in a “TO DO” REGISTRATION which is available in the church office or on Im-manuel’s website. The church does not conduct weddings during Holy Week, or from the second weekend of December through New Year’s Day.

Everyone taking part in the ceremony should be present at the rehearsal, including the organist. The rehearsal takes at least about one hour and should be scheduled with the pastor and musicians.

Immanuel’s church organist will play and coordinate the music for weddings, unless other arrangements are approved by the church organist or pastor. If Immanuel’s organist is unavailable for your wedding date, she will give you the names of other organists.

State law requires that you have a marriage license. Your license may be obtained from the county where you are a resident. As a general rule of thumb, you can start the process of getting your license one month prior to your wedding date. Remember, there is a waiting period between the time you apply and the time you may pick up your li-cense. Immanuel requires you to bring your license to the rehearsal. You will re-ceive two copies of the signed license immediately after the wedding service. The church will mail the license in for you.

Smoking is not allowed in the building.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the building or on the premises. Consumption of alcohol prior to the wedding will automatically exclude that person from the service.

The throwing of rice, bird seed, etc. is prohibited on premises, but bubbles may be used outside.