Requirements for Marriage at First UMC El Dorado
- Completion of four pre-marital appointments with Pastor.
- In person meeting with the wedding coordinator.
- Presentation of properly executed marriage license at or before the rehearsal.
- A waiting period of at least six months following a divorce or death of a spouse shall be observed to allow for healing following the end of a previous marriage.
- The church grounds are alcohol and drug free and the buildings are alcohol, drug and smoke free (including e-cigs). If alcohol or drugs are present on the premises, the preacher reserves the authority to cancel the service.
- The balance of $800 is due to the church office two weeks before the wedding day.
- Please make all payments in the form of a check payable to “First United Methodist Church” with the name of the couple in the memo line.
Schedule of Fees for a Wedding in the Sanctuary
Scheduling Fee (non-refundable) | $50.00 |
Use of Sanctuary | $200.00 |
Service of Preacher | $250.00 |
Wedding Coordinator | $150.00 |
Audio Technician | $150.00 |
Total | $800.00 |
Schedule of Fees for a Reception in the Fellowship Hall
Use of Fellowship Hall | $200.00 |
Building Host | $50.00 |
Cleaning Deposit (refundable upon successful inspection) | $250.00 |
Total | $500.00 |
Next Steps
- Please review the Wedding Ministry Policy for detailed guidelines as well as financial responsibilities.
- Email Pastor Keith Anglemyer at pastor@FirstUMCElDorado.org with “Wedding” in the subject line or call the church office at 316-321-6220 to set up an initial conversation with Pastor Keith about your wedding. Please be ready to share name and contact information of couple and preferred wedding date.