At St. Thomas, couples work together with clergy to make a wedding a
meaningful, joyous event – a sacrament as
well as a gathering of those who will support the couple. The process
encourages couples to seek a closer relationship with God and the
Church.We are honored and delighted that you are considering our
church to be the setting for one of the most important events in your
life. God cares about you, your marriage, and your happiness. Regardless
of where you find yourself on your spiritual journey or how well you
know us, we want to assist you, to the best of our ability, in making
your wedding a very special day! We want to help you design the most
meaningful, worshipful, and joyful ceremony possible using the resources
of the Christian faith within the context of the rich tradition of the
Episcopal Church.
While we don’t require that you become a part of our community before
getting married, we do hope that you will give us serious consideration
as a potential church home during the time you prepare for marriage.
We ask couples to take the follow steps to arrange a wedding at St.
Thomas.
Step 1: Decide if St. Thomas is the right place for your
wedding.
Your first step is to call the office for general information and questions
regarding the availability of facilities and clergy.
Step 2: Meet with the Rev. Steve Best.
You next step is to contact
Steve Best
to set up an in-person meeting. He’ll ask you about your plans, tell you
about St. Thomas, and find out who you would like to officiate at your
ceremony.
Step 3: Complete the necessary paperwork.
Our wedding brochure includes information about fees, music, attendants,
and basic requirements. It also provides guidelines for photographers
and florists. After reading these details, you’ll complete the wedding
information form and the Declaration of Intention.
Step 4: Learn more about the church.
We ask you to attend a fun and friendly three-session class called "Welcome
to St. Thomas!," which reviews the basics of the Christian faith and the Episcopal
Church. You’ll also have an opportunity to meet the staff and others who
are considering becoming members of St. Thomas. (The class is offered
twice a year, in the fall and spring.)
Step 5: Meet with our couples counselor.
While your wedding is very important to us, the health of your
relationship after marriage is even more important to us. Once married,
couples often need help living into the vows they have taken and need
practical skills to help keep their love alive. By working with a
premarital counselor, you will be assisted in identifying your strengths
as a couple, and to nurture ways in which your marriage can become the
fulfilling, lifelong relationship which God intended it to be.
Step 6: Meet with the clergy member who will preside at
your wedding.
You’ll discuss the details of the service, select scripture readings,
and discuss any spiritual questions you might have. This meeting should
happen at least several weeks before your wedding.
Step 7: Plan your music.
At least one month before the ceremony, meet with
Charles
Rus,
Associate for Liturgical Arts, to select your music.
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