Weddings at Westminster - Planning Steps

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STEPS FOR PLANNING A WEDDING
at Westminster Presbyterian Church

FIRST - CLEAR DATE ON CHURCH CALENDAR
1.   Call or visit the church office, consult with the secretary who schedules weddings and agree on a preliminary date and time for both the wedding and the rehearsal.
2.   The preliminary date is cleared with the officiating pastor by the secretary
3.   Please be prepared to pay a non-refundable deposit fee of $50.00 at this time.
     
SECOND - READ WEDDING GUIDELINES
1.   Please read this entire pamphlet entitled "Weddings in Westminster".
2.   Call the church office, (402)475-6702x 102 if you have questions.
     
THIRD - SCHEDULE WEDDING CONFERENCE WITH A PASTOR
1.   All pastors at Westminster are available to officiate at weddings. Requests for the services of a particular one will be honored, schedule permitting. Otherwise, one will be assigned to meet with you.
2.   Both the bride and groom together are to make an appointment with the officiating pastor.
3.   This consultation with a pastor will include a discussion of both the wedding service and the meaning of Christian marriage.
4.   A final decision on the scheduling of the wedding will be made at this time.
5.   Westminster’s Wedding Packet with all necessary information for completing details for a church wedding will be given to the bride and groom.
      
FOURTH - SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH CHURCH ORGANIST
1.   All musical arrangements for weddings are to be made in consultation with one of the church organists.
2.   Bring questions and musical preferences with you, not necessarily your completed plans.
     
FIFTH - SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH WEDDING COORDINATOR
1.   The Westminster wedding coordinator will meet with you to discuss all fees and arrangements with regard to the use of the building, its rooms and equipment, plus details on the services provided by the church staff.