{"id":2426,"date":"2024-01-25T21:14:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T21:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsview.us\/1stlutheranchurch\/?p=2426"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:42:30","slug":"wedding-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsview.us\/1stlutheranchurch\/wedding-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2426\" data-postid=\"2426\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2426 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pymd222 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_d6p5223 first\">\n                            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_vceq777\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column col-full tb_8we2778 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4h4n744   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Quicklinks<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_91ff189 buttons-horizontal transparent  small\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Music\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Music                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Candle\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Unity Candle                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Flowers\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Flowers                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Photography\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Photography                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Bulletins\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Bulletins                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#License\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Marriage License                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Leave\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Leave Something?                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Fees\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Fees                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Use\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Use Of Church                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Reception\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Reception\/Rehearsal Dinner                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"#Reception\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Checklist                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/wsview.us\/1stlutheranchurch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wedding-Checklist.pdf\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                Download Wedding Checklist                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/pB56ctD9MC\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                Start Wedding Information Form                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jwid979   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1>Welcome<\/h1>\n<p>Your wedding is a very important occasion. By choosing a Christian wedding service you have elected to celebrate God&#8217;s goodness to you in a service of worship. These guidelines are intended to help you plan an appropriate wedding service as well as inform you of our policies at First Lutheran Church.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8p0b412 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_q1no412 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_123s412   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Scheduling Your Wedding<\/h2>\n<p>Before making any plans\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Call the church office to ensure the date you have in mind is open on the church calendar as well as the pastor\u2019s calendar.<\/li>\n<li>It is the policy of this church that one of the congregation&#8217;s pastors, or an ELCA Lutheran minister approved by our pastors, presides and sets the liturgy for any wedding held at First Lutheran Church. If you desire the participation of another minister, please discuss this with First Lutheran\u2019s pastors.<\/li>\n<li>Non-member weddings will not be scheduled more than six months in advance. \u201cMembers,\u201d in this case, are those who have been active members at least one year in advance of their wedding date (or are children of active members).<\/li>\n<li>Your wedding date will be placed on the church calendar after it has been approved by one of our pastors and the completed Wedding Information Form has been received by the church. Non-members must also have paid their reservation fee (see below for fees and payments).<\/li>\n<li>When your wedding date is added to the church calendar, you will need to arrange an appointment for your initial pre-marital counseling session with the presiding minister.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Music\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Music tb_g8z3426 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_71uk426 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_djf4426   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Music<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 1.125em;\">The music at your wedding adds much to the beauty and sanctity of the service. As with any service of worship, the music should give glory to God and should reflect Christian beliefs. We should never confuse the perfectly fine and proper music that you may want to use at your wedding reception with the sacred music that you may choose to include in the wedding service itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 20.25px;\"><br><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>If you choose to use our organist, you should contact him\/her to make arrangements as soon as you schedule your wedding with the church. He\/she will meet with you to assist you in the selection of music. Only our church organist plays for weddings at First Lutheran unless otherwise approved by the organist and one of our pastors.<\/li>\n<li>Requests for the use of recorded music on CD and the appropriate sound equipment are to be noted on the Wedding Information Form. A sound technician will be provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Candle\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Candle tb_qyxf20 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_cji721 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8f4h21   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Unity Candle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You are welcome to use a unity candle for your ceremony. The central candle, the two side candles, and the holders are provided by the wedding couple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Flowers\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Flowers tb_3lg0214 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_je81214 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_hlnf214   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Flowers\/Florist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Only live flowers may be places on the altar. Flowers may be delivered Friday morning from 9:00am \u2013 noon. The flowers need to be identified for the wedding.<\/li>\n<li>If you wish to have a white runner, it needs to be obtained from a florist and should be 75 feet in length. There are 18 rows of pews down each side of the nave aisle if you wish to decorate them. The nave aisle is 5 feet wide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Photography\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Photography tb_e8lz790 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_fdwr790 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_itjr790   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Photography<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>No flash pictures are permitted after the processional. Please notify your guests and photographer of this policy.<\/li>\n<li>Video cameras are permitted only in the balcony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Bulletins\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Bulletins tb_4q7e336 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bpj8337 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_82jn337   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Bulletins<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If bulletins are desired, the design and printing are the responsibility of the bride and groom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"License\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-License tb_qnz2866 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xe1v866 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dlhg866   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Marriage License<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The marriage license must be brought to the rehearsal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Leave\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Leave tb_kbms234 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_zoaf234 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9895234   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Leave Something?<\/h2>\n<p>Items left in the church after the wedding will be kept for two weeks.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Fees\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Fees tb_tb57741 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_yhts741 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_742j141   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Fees<\/h2>\n<p>The wedding couple should understand that they are not \u201crenting the building\u201d for a wedding. Rather, the church is agreeing to offer a marriage ritual according to First Lutheran\u2019s religious traditions.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bqa3215 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_3 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_tcuc216 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_aq23512   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>\u00a0<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_e4dq632   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Pastor:<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9uzi690   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Organist:<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5au4173   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Building Manager:<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_10wr216\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ij6x616   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Member Fees<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9cnl276   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_dtji621   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_d5fb689   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_k828216 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3z49174   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Non-Member Fees<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wgqi220   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qi6k218   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9zej782   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Call Church Office<\/h3>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_g96c316 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xnbv316 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8pgj317   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Individual checks, due on the day of the rehearsal, are to be made payable to the pastor, organist, and building manager.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, for non-members only, a fee of $350 made payable to \u201cFirst Lutheran Church\u201d is due upon reservation of the wedding date. This reservation \/ church usage fee will not be refunded.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Use\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Use tb_1wvm924 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_py5x924 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oytx924   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Use of the church<\/h3>\n<p>The church building will be open two hours before the service (prelude music) and two hours after the service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Altar paraments (hangings) are not to be changed.<\/li>\n<li>No decorations may be placed in the chancel area (the area in front of the pews). All decorations must be approved by the Pastor and in place prior to the start of the rehearsal.<\/li>\n<li>Care is to be exercised so that there is no damage to the church building or furnishings with the placing of decorations. Please check with the Building Manager for guidance.<\/li>\n<li>All vehicles need to be removed from the church parking lot by 7:00 am Sunday morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unfortunately there are a few items not allowed in the church.\u00a0<br>They include, but are not limited to, the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages in or around the church;<\/li>\n<li>Thrown rice, confetti, or birdseed in or around the church; artificial flowers thrown outside the church; body glitter;<\/li>\n<li>Food in the worship area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Benefits the church offers to make your wedding easier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dresses and decorations may be dropped off the day before the wedding during the office hours of 9:00 \u2013 noon on Friday; please check with the church office to make arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful lounge for the bride\u2019s attendants and a comfortable room for the groomsmen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-anchor=\"Reception\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_has_section tb_section-Reception tb_6l1r638 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_dqg0638 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_lsb8621   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Reception\/Rehearsal Dinner<\/h3>\n<p>These events are scheduled according to the Building Use Guidelines. Additional charges apply for the use of the building\u00a0and services of the Building Manager.<\/p>\n<h3>Checklist Prior to Rehearsal<\/h3>\n<p>\u2714 We have turned in our Wedding Information Form.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have paid the reservation fee (non-members only)<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have met with the officiating pastor for wedding counseling.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have met with the officiating pastor and the building manager 2-3 weeks before the wedding to discuss wedding arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have met with the church organist and selected music or have gotten the officiating pastor\u2019s approval for<br>other musicians and the music they will play.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have confirmed the time of rehearsal and wedding with the musicians, photographers, and florists.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have notified everyone in the wedding party of the church use policies; the times of the rehearsal, wedding,<br>pictures, and the importance of being on time, and the removal of all vehicles by 7:00 am Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have arranged for wedding bulletins, if desired.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We are using and have obtained the unity candles and will bring them to the rehearsal. We will have all<br>decorations set up prior to the rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have the license and will bring it to the rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have the rings.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714 We have the three checks ready to bring to rehearsal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Revised January 2019<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_cu4y980 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_s83j980 first\">\n                    <!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_qmdk297 buttons-horizontal solid \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/wsview.us\/1stlutheranchurch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wedding-Checklist.pdf\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                Download Wedding Checklist                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quicklinks Music Unity Candle Flowers Photography Bulletins Marriage License Leave Something? Fees Use Of Church Reception\/Rehearsal Dinner Checklist Download Wedding Checklist Start Wedding Information Form Welcome Your wedding is a very important occasion. By choosing a Christian wedding service you have elected to celebrate God&#8217;s goodness to you in a service of worship. 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