Congratulations!  May God bless you as you plan this sacred event!! We at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection are happy for you and extend our best wishes as you prepare for your wedding day. We will do all we can to make sure that your wedding service is meaningful, worshipful, and filled with God’s glory and blessing. 

 Weddings can be held in any setting, but your choice of this church as the site of your wedding has some beautifully distinct implications. A church wedding is an act of worship and a sacred event where two people pledge themselves to one another in the presence of God and a worshiping community.  

(We are available for LGBTQIA+ weddings.)

Scheduling Your Wedding Date and Time

You will want to plan as early as possible the date for the celebration of your marriage.  Couples should approach the clearing of a date with the church as significantly as any of the other wedding arrangements that are made.  After you have ascertained a mutually agreed upon date and time through consultation with the Pastor, it will be placed on the official parish calendar. (The date will be placed on the church calendar as soon as your non-refundable deposit is received.)    

We CANNOT schedule two weddings on the same day and congregational members receive first priority.  We are also unable to schedule weddings during Holy Week (from Palm Sunday through Easter), or December 20th through the Jan 1st.  

The Pastor's Role

The Pastor of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection conducts the wedding ceremony and the rehearsal.  Ministers of other congregations may participate and assist and are welcome to do so if a couple so requests, but the invitation to participate needs to be extended by the pastor of LCR. The church is not available for rent for outside weddings with other clergy or civil authorities presiding. 

Worship and Community Life

In addition to the exchange of vows, you will be asking God to bless your home and be a part of your life together--thus spiritual preparation is also important. If you are not already active in a congregation, we encourage you to attend worship at LCR where you will find joy and support in company with other Christian people who seek to organize their lives around the grace of God. 

Wedding Coordinator

Our Wedding Coordinator, is familiar with the church, the pastor, and our guidelines.  She can provide answers to all your questions and provide invaluable assistance in making your wedding all you are hoping for.  We request that no outside consultants be used. The Wedding Coordinator will be present at your rehearsal and wedding, will attend to any specific instructions, and provide guidance at the time of the service. She will set up your dressing rooms and any special tables or chairs you need, prepare for and clean up after the Eucharist (if it is included), and work with your florist to ensure that everything is arranged as you requested. 

The Wedding Rehearsal

Your wedding rehearsal is normally scheduled for the evening preceding the wedding date and will take one hour.  Out of respect for all participants and leaders involved, it is important that the time chosen for rehearsal be strictly observed.  

Music at Your Wedding

Because we consider weddings to be sacred events, specific guidelines exist for selecting appropriate music.  It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to contact the church Music Director well in advance to discuss the music for the wedding.  The Music Director will answer specific questions you might have about the music to be used and can be helpful in arranging for soloists and instrumentalists. 

Prerecorded music is discouraged. 

It is our pleasure to assist you at this most joyous time!  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Pastor, the Wedding Coordinator, or the church office.  Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays.  Our telephone number is 913-649-0438.