	*Interested in getting married at FPCP? Find out how...*
	Booking your Wedding Member vs. Non Member Ceremony Information Marriage License Wedding Fees	Wedding Details: Decorations Music Photographs and Videotaping Dressing Rooms Alcohol and Smoking

	Booking your Wedding:
	When you ask to reserve a date for your wedding, the Church Administrator will place a tentative reservation on the calendar. You will then need to meet with the Senior Minister who has final approval on all weddings at First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth within 30 days of your booking. The Senior Minister meets with all couples following the last service of the day and the Church Administrator will set up your meeting time with him at the time you reserve a date. The application (which can be filled out over the phone) consists of the following information: Bride’s & Groom’s names & addresses Two phone contacts for each (work, home or cell) Bride’s e-mail address (if applicable) Date & Time of the wedding Date & Time of the rehearsal (set for the evening before) Date & Time to meet with the Senior Minister Our sanctuary seats approximately 250 people. Weddings are performed on Friday evenings or on Saturdays. We do not hold weddings on Sundays nor on holidays. This includes the week of Christmas, New Years Eve, New Years Day or during Holy Week. There are several other weekends when we do not book weddings, but the Church Administrator can advise you if your tentative date falls during one of those weekends. Bookings are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will perform up to three weddings on any particular weekend. All new weddings are scheduled around existing weddings in 3-hour time blocks. We allow 1-1/2 hours prior to the start of the ceremony and 1-1/2 hours for the ceremony and pictures afterwards. The rehearsal will take approximately one hour. Member vs. Non Member: Non-members who are actively seeking to enhance their faith are welcome at First Presbyterian. Although we do not require people to become members in order to be married at this church, we do require regular attendance at worship. We believe that it is important for your new relationship to be strengthened through a strong spiritual foundation.

	*Ceremony Information:*
	The ceremony used is that of the Presbyterian Church (USA). One of the ministers of our staff will officiate. The minister, who desires to help you plan a wedding that is worshipful and dignified, has full discretion in deciding all aspects of your wedding. Pastors of other churches may assist upon the approval of the Senior Minister of this church. This can be discussed with the Senior Minister at your approval appointment.

	*Marriage License:*
	Marriage licenses are applied for at the County Clerk’s office in the county in which one of you reside. Contact your county clerk’s office for information on required paperwork. Your marriage license must be delivered to the church on the Wednesday before your wedding date. If both of you reside outside of Michigan, you will need to apply at the Wayne County Clerk’s office for your marriage license.

	*Wedding Fees:*
	Wedding fees are reviewed every two years. Please contact the Church Business Administrator for a list of the current fees. A deposit will be required within 30 days of application approval. The balance of the fees will be due the week of the wedding.

	Wedding Details:
	Decorations:
	The Sanctuary provides the dignity and beauty appropriate for a sacred service. Any further decoration should be carefully planned and kept at a minimum. Decorations beyond flowers or pew-end bows should be coordinated with the Church Administrator. All weddings are candlelight services, regardless of the time of day and the church provides all the candles/holders necessary. There are ten pew-end candles and two candelabras. The only candle you will need to supply would be a unity candle (we provide the stand for the unity candle) if you choose to use one. Bows may be placed on the pew-end candle holders, as well as on the candelabras; however, they must be fastened in a way that will not harm wood or brass (i.e., pipe cleaners, ribbon, elastic band). Items prohibited: The use of nails, wire or tape on church furnishings or on the building Aisle Runners Throwing of anything inside or outside the church

	*Wedding Music:*
	The organist at FPCP has approval on all music that is played. You will be given her phone number once you have your wedding approved. Guest organists will not be allowed without her approval. Music workshops are conducted 2-3 times per year where you can hear soloists, samples of music and select music at that time. Soloists, if desired, can also be obtained through the organist for an additional fee. You are free to provide your own soloist as well.

	*Photographs & Videotaping:*
	To preserve the sanctity of the occasion, flash photographs may be taken by professional photographers and wedding guests during the processional and recessional only. Wedding photos may be taken no earlier than 1-1/2 hours preceding the wedding ceremony and must be completed by your vacate time. An informational sheet for your photographer will be included in the wedding packet you receive once your wedding has been approved. Videotaping is permitted if the video operator does not use additional lighting and if there are no wires, cords or other equipment that affect the ceremony. The operator must be out of sight of the congregation and will be shown where he/she may stand prior to the start of the wedding.

	*Dressing Rooms:*
	Facilities are provided for the bridal party to dress at the church. The room will be available 1-1/2 hours prior to the start of the wedding. The groomsmen will be directed to an area where they may wait for the service to begin.

	*Alcohol & Smoking:*
	The church building is smoke free and no alcoholic beverages may be consumed on the church property at any time.