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Down the aisle at Corinth

Down the aisle at Corinth

Greetings

 We are happy to have you consider Corinth Presbyterian Church at Parker as you plan for your wedding. Our policies and suggestions are based on experience and are intended to make your wedding a special and joyful event. We also honor our obligation to watch over our historic church building.

Who can be married at Corinth?

 Arrangements for weddings at Corinth Presbyterian Church are made by contacting the Pastor. It is assumed that one of the partners is a professing Christian. If the persons requesting to have their wedding at Corinth are not members of the church, the question will be raised as to why the wedding is not taking place where one of the partners is a regular worshiper. There are several valid answers to that question. In a Christian wedding service, vows will be made that require an ongoing relationship with God. Applicants should be prepared for a thoughtful discussion. The Pastor will meet with the couple to discuss the service, the legal requirements of the state and the policies for use of the church property.

Building Use

 We do not have any janitorial services. Therefore, we ask that someone be designated to remain after the wedding to be sure that the church is ready for Sunday morning services. Please give the name and telephone number of this person to the Pastor prior to the rehearsal. No adhesive tape of any kind is to be used in decorating. Drip-less candles may be used. It is requested that no rice be brought upon the premises. Once birdseed has been thrown, no one may re-enter the building.

The Rehearsal

 The Pastor will direct the rehearsal. All people who have active roles in the wedding should attend the rehearsal. This includes those who will be ushered in - such as the mothers. Promptness is important. Photographers are welcome if they wish to attend.

What to bring to the rehearsal:

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The marriage license

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Fees

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Prayers (These are prayers that the Pastor requires the couple to write for one another. They will not be used in public. The prayers are kept permanently in the Pastor's files. The prayer may be short, but must be addressed to God on behalf of the spouse to be.)

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A list of photographs, if any are to be taken after the ceremony. It is courteous to place pictures of the Pastor early on the list.

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Good humor!


[If there is to be a rehearsal dinner and you desire that the Pastor attend, an invitation should be extended by mail.]

Other Guidelines

 Ordinarily the Pastor of Corinth Presbyterian Church will officiate at any wedding held at the church. When exceptions are made, an officer of the church will be invited to attend the rehearsal and the wedding. [The invitation may be addressed to the Clerk of Session, Corinth Presbyterian Church, 5609 East Parker Road, Parker, TX 75002].

Flowers, decorations and candelabra should be removed from the church shortly after the wedding party leaves the building. Donations of flowers to the church suitable for Sunday worship are gratefully received.

Flash photographs are not taken during the ceremony except at the beginning of the processional and during the recessional. Available light photos and video may be taken from stationary positions at the back of the church during the ceremony.

All music and musicians are subject to approval by the Pastor. It is most likely that you can have the music you want. The Pastor is happy to make recommendations.

What are the costs?

 The cost for the use of the building is $450. This is the fee regardless of whether or not there is a rehearsal.

The Pastor's professional fee is $175.

Up the aisle at Corinth

 Up the aisle at Corinth

 
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