Weddings at Messiah

WEDDING POLICY

Members/In House:

Active members of MLC receive first priority in scheduling the facility and the Pastor for weddings, rehearsals, and receptions over any other events EXCEPT worship services.
Fees:
- Use of Facility Fee: Suggested donation of $250, but negotiable considering
  extenuating circumstances
- Organist Fee: $200
- Custodial Fee: $50 – Wedding only

$100 – Wedding and Reception together

- Pastoral Fee: Waived for members
No deposit required to hold church building.
All fees must be paid on the last rehearsal prior to the wedding day (separate checks made out to individuals).
- Scheduling and fees paid to additional musicians (soloists, instrumentalists, etc.) must be handled separately by the wedding party.
The couple to be married is asked to schedule meetings with the Pastor for pre-marital counseling and wedding service planning.
Church office is available, if needed, to create a standard wedding service bulletin (limit 200) – any additional materials, invitations, or handouts are the wedding party’s responsibility.
Couple is responsible for acquiring the marriage license, and providing the license to the Pastor on or before the wedding day.
The Church office will complete the license and submit the document to the proper authority.
The Fellowship Hall is available for a reception following the service, if desired, at no additional cost.
- Alcohol (beer and wine/champagne – no hard liquor) may be served in moderation – a representative of the church must be present, and there is an additional $50 fee for their time.
The couple will provide information required to the Church office for the completion of the record, and the creation of a wedding certificate.
The wedding will be entered into our church register as an official ceremony of the church, and those records will be kept in accordance with the MLC Constitution and By-laws. (Church register records constitute an “Official Document” if the original license is damaged or lost.)

Non-Members/In House:

“Non-member” of MLC is defined as “not currently considered an active member of MLC according to our Constitution and By-laws” i.e., relatives of active members, or formerly active members are considered “non-members” and must:
- Take second consideration behind active members in scheduling of the facility
- Pay appropriate fees
Fees:
- Use of Facility Fee: $250
- Pastoral Fee: $300
- Organist Fee: $200 ($50 addtl if required at the rehearsal)
- Custodial Fee: $50 – Wedding only

$100 – Wedding and Reception together

$50 deposit required to hold the building.
All remaining fees must be paid on the last rehearsal prior to the wedding day y (separate checks made out to individuals).
- Scheduling and fees paid to additional musicians (soloists, instrumentalists, etc.) must be handled separately by the wedding party.
The couple to be married is asked to schedule meetings with the Pastor for pre-marital counseling and wedding service planning.
Church office is available, if needed, to create a standard wedding service bulletin (limit 200) – any additional materials, invitations, or handouts are the wedding party’s responsibility.
Couple is responsible for acquiring the marriage license, and providing the license to the Pastor on or before the wedding day.
The Church office will complete the license and submit the document to the proper authority.
The Fellowship Hall is available for a reception following the service, if desired, at no additional cost.
- Alcohol (beer and wine/champagne – no hard liquor) may be served in moderation – a representative of the church must be present, and there is an additional $50 fee for their time.
The couple will provide information required to the Church office for the completion of the record, and the creation of a wedding certificate.
The wedding will be entered into our church register as an official ceremony of the church, and those records will be kept in accordance with the MLC Constitution and By-laws. (Church register records constitute an “Official Document” if the original license is damaged or lost.)

Members/Alternate Location:

Active members of MLC must coordinate schedules with the Pastor in order to schedule a wedding service in a location other than the Messiah Lutheran Church property.
Fees:
- Pastoral Fee: $300
- Organist Fee: $200 ($50 addtl if required at the rehearsal)
All fees must be paid on the last rehearsal prior to the wedding day.
- Scheduling and fees paid to additional musicians (soloists, instrumentalists, etc.) must be handled separately by the wedding party.
The couple to be married is asked to schedule meetings with the Pastor for pre-marital counseling and wedding service planning.
Church office is available, if needed, to create a standard wedding service bulletin (limit 200) – any additional materials, invitations, or handouts are the wedding party’s responsibility.
Couple is responsible for acquiring the marriage license, and providing the license to the Pastor on or before the wedding day.
The Church office will complete the license and submit the document to the proper authority.
The Fellowship Hall is available for a reception following the service, if desired – additional suggested donation of $100 for use of Fellowship Hall, but negotiable considering extenuating circumstances.
- Alcohol (beer and wine/champagne – no hard liquor) may be served in moderation – a representative of the church must be present, and there is an additional $50 fee for their time.
The couple will provide information required to the Church office for the completion of the record, and the creation of a wedding certificate.
The wedding will be entered into our church register as an official ceremony of the church, and those records will be kept in accordance with the MLC Constitution and By-laws. (Church register records constitute an “Official Document” if the original license is damaged or lost.)

Non-Members/Alternate Location:

“Non-member” of MLC is defined as “not currently considered an active member of MLC according to our Constitution and By-laws” i.e., relatives of active members, or formerly active members are considered “non-members” and must:
- Coordinate schedules with the Pastor in order to schedule a wedding service in a location other than the Messiah Lutheran Church property.
- Pay appropriate fees.
Fees:
- Pastoral Fee: $300
- Organist Fee: $200 ($50 addtl if required at the rehearsal)
All fees must be paid on the last rehearsal prior to the wedding day.
- Scheduling and fees paid to additional musicians (soloists, instrumentalists, etc.) must be handled separately by the wedding party.
The couple to be married is asked to schedule meetings with the Pastor for pre-marital counseling and wedding service planning.
Church office is available, if needed, to create a standard wedding service bulletin (limit 200) – any additional materials, invitations, or handouts are the wedding party’s responsibility.
Couple is responsible for acquiring the marriage license, and providing the license to the Pastor on or before the wedding day.
The Church office will complete the license and submit the document to the proper authority.
The Fellowship Hall is available for a reception following the service, if desired – additional suggested donation of $100 for use of Fellowship Hall, but negotiable considering extenuating circumstances.
- Alcohol (beer and wine/champagne – no hard liquor) may be served in moderation – a representative of the church must be present, and there is an additional $50 fee for their time.
The couple will provide information required to the Church office for the completion of the record, and the creation of a wedding certificate.
The wedding will be entered into our church register as an official ceremony of the church, and those records will be kept in accordance with the MLC Constitution and By-laws. (Church register records constitute an “Official Document” if the original license is damaged or lost.)