Weddings

WEDDINGS AT WESTMINSTER
A beautiful place to commit to a life together

Westminster's majestic French Gothic Cathedral is the choice of many couples for their marriage ceremony. At Westminster, a wedding is a beautiful worship celebration where two people unite their lives in God’s presence.

The joyous celebration of this union in our sanctuary is open to all who seriously desire it. Non-member weddings are part of our ministry.

If the bride and groom are active members of another church, Westminster welcomes the participation of their clergy alongside our own as part of our ministry and mission.

Inquiries regarding wedding dates and times as well as receptions and other facility usages may be made by calling or emailing the Church Administrator.

"We wanted to thank you for the incredible wedding service and for all the time you and the Westminster staff spent with us in helping us get ready for the day. We are so glad we chose Weswtminster and that you allowed us to have our wedding in your church. You truly made it an amazing day for us!"

Fees and Deposits

Wedding fees at Westminster are set to be affordable and fair to all parties.

Total Fees: $2200 plus deposit

Facility Fee: $1,700 *

• 60 minute rehearsal
• 3-hour wedding time block
• Organist CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
• Wedding Coordinator
• Dressings rooms
• Candelabrum and candles
• Unity Candle
• "Creating a Life Together" premarital counseling course
• Custodial services

* Not Included in the wedding facility fee: Minister, Soloists, Florist, Photographer/Videographer

Minister’s Fee: $500

>7 attendants on each side: $250

Use of real flower petals by flower girl: $50

Reception Hall Fee: $1,500 for up to 300 guests

$1,700 for more than 300 guests (may require additional chairs and tables or a tent)

$100 Decoration time on Friday night

Security Deposit: $500

A security deposit of $500 is required to hold a date for both weddings and receptions. This payment will be held as a security deposit until two weeks after the wedding.

All fee balances are due 30 days prior to the wedding date.

Other Guidelines

Some common prohibitions designed for preservation of the facility, maintenance of the service's dignity, or in accordance with Presbyterian Church regulations include:

* No use of rice, confetti, or birdseed.
* No flash photography during the service.
* Video cameras must be unobtrusive and stationary.
* Aisle runners are not allowed due to safety/insurance concerns.
* Wine and champagne are the only alcohol allowed for receptions.

* Smoking is not permitted inside any church building.
*We do not perform weddings during Holy Week. For exact dates please contact our administrator.

*For weddings between Thanksgiving and New Year's our sanctuary is decorated for Christmas.

Contact: Dr. Arden Albee
Church Administrator
(Office Hours M-F 9am -4pm)
(626) 794-7141
weddings@wpcpas.org