No. All couples are required to meet with a pastor to plan the service, and the service will be a Christian service that complies with the Presbyterian Church (USA) tradition.

A pastor from FPC will be the one to lead the service. However, a guest minister brought in by the couple may have a role in the ceremony once approved by the FPC pastor.

This depends on how many elements one may have. Wedding ceremonies usually last 20-45 minutes.

The fee of $6,000.00 (or $3,000 for members) includes, the cost of chapel or sanctuary, bridal suite, grooms room as well as:

• The pastor honorarium fee
• A day of wedding coordinator and also present on day of rehearsal (and extensive planning through the entire process)
• A Facilities staff, Sound tech, security and musician on the day of the wedding
• The chapel or sanctuary for one hour on the day of the rehearsal
• The chapel or sanctuary for several hours on the day of the service
• Parking on day of wedding and rehearsal in the FPC garage

Sanctuary- 850

Chapel- 130

Anyone coming to decorate and set up or that is a part of the wedding party, including bride and groom may arrive 2 hours before the start of the wedding.

No refunds will be provided after payment has been received but weddings can be cancelled or rescheduled if needed upon request and availability.

The pastors office will make a copy for church records and mail it to the Clerk of County from where it was issued. From there it will be mailed back to the couple through the Clerk’s office within 6-8 weeks.

Yes, all music needs to be approved.

Yes, both photography and videography are permitted however it is important that the photographer and videographer read the Policies and Procedures page in the wedding guidelines before the ceremony.