Have Your Christian Marriage at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church

7 Reasons to Have your Wedding at St. Mark’s. Sanctuary has 17 pews on either side of a center aisle. The center aisle will accommodate a 100-foot runner. A New 12-Rank Schantz Pipe Organ Beautiful Serenity Garden Exquisite stained glass windows Bride Room with Private entrance Durham Hall is available for receptions. Can seat up to 80 guests. Marriage is a gift God has given to all humankind for the well-being of the entire human family. A Christian marriage is a covenant through which a man and a woman are called to live out together before God their lives of discipleship. In a service of Christian marriage a lifelong commitment is made by a woman and a man to each other, publicly witnessed and acknowledged by the community of faith. Wedding Fees The standard wedding fee package includes use of the Church (including a bride's room with a private entrance, sanctuary with candelabra and candles), the services of St. Mark's Pastor, Organist, Wedding Host/Hostess, placed on the church calendar.  Member Rate: $310* Non-Member Rate: $700 A Small Wedding (25 or less) – no rehearsal or live music. (Includes use of the Church and services of St. Mark's Pastor. Member Rate: $50* Non-Member Rate: $200 *The Pastor does not charge for performing member weddings, but you may wish to give an honorarium. Questions and Answers Q. Do we need to be members? A. No. But at least one member of the couple should be a professing Christian. Q. Can we have our own minister do the service? A. It is expected that the St. Mark's Pastor will officiate. Other clergy may participate upon invitation of the pastor. Q. May we use our own organist? A. All music must be approved by the Pastor. When organ music is planned, the Pastor will arrange for the church organist to play. If the church organist is unavailable, the Pastor will arrange a substitute. Q. Can we be married on Sunday? A. Because of the active Sunday program of the Church, Saturday night and Sunday weddings are discouraged.