Weddings

The service of Christian marriage is a celebration of the good news of God’s grace. It is a sign of a covenant, in which a couple marry themselves to each other in the presence of God and His community. The minister is our church’s official representative, witness, and presides over and pronounces the blessing. In keeping with United Methodist tradition, the appointed pastor of AUMC is responsible for the proper conduct of all worship services and presides over the weddings in Aldersgate’s sanctuary. If you would like another pastor to assist with the service, it needs to be arranged with the Aldersgate pastor in advance.

How to Get Started

• Call the church administrator to check church availability.
• Meet with wedding coordinator to determine pricing based on services desired.
• Wedding coordinator will turn in request form including a balance of fees. Once the pastor confirms,
  technicians are scheduled, and fees are paid your date will be reserved.

Aldersgate’s Wedding Coordinator is Linda Stauffer.

The wedding party must agree to abide by the guidelines in the wedding brochures, wedding contract, and building use covenant, which you can download below. In summary:

• Decorations must be approved.
• The Pastor reviews the music.
• Protecting the carpets and altar coverings.
• No tacks or tape.
• No smoking.
• No alcoholic refreshments.
• Petals tossed by a flower girl must be artificial.
• Only birdseed or bubbles may be used.
• No flash photography. Videos may be recorded from assigned locations.
• The bride and groom are responsible for any damage.
• Dancing is not permitted.

Please download, print, and review the appropriate price list for members or non-members, the wedding contract, and the building use covenant. For more information, contact the church administrator, Nicole Guiliano, by calling 316-722-8504, or via email.