“Marriage is a gift God has given to all humankind for the well-being of the entire human family. Marriage is a civil contract between a woman and a man. For Christian marriage is a covenant through which a man and a woman are called to live out together before God their lives of discipleship. In a service of Christian marriage a lifelong commitment is made by a woman and a man to each other, publicly witnessed and acknowledged by the community of faith” (from the Directory for Worship, Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.).

Scheduling Your Wedding
For planning purposes, it is always best to consult with the church and pastor for availability before setting the date for your wedding. Normally the couple makes an appointment with the pastor so that arrangements may be agreed upon, church wedding policies explained, and procedures concerning the wedding service of worship discussed. At the meeting, a packet of wedding materials will be given to the couple and the dates for the wedding and wedding rehearsal placed on the church calendar.