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A Letter from Pastor Gloria Kymm
Dear Engaged Couple,
In a society that backs away from the responsibility of relationships, one of the best things
God does is to call hearts together in holy marriage. If you desire to unite in the covenant
of Christian marriage, you are looking in the right place. That is what we are ordained to do!
Receiving this booklet and carefully reading it is the first step in preparation for marriage
in this church. Then call me to set up a brief consultation. During this meeting we will
confirm your wedding date and reserve the church. I request that you meet with me two or three
times for pre-marriage orientation. In these sessions, we will get to know one another so I can
make your "holy day" personal, and explore Christian marriage. All sessions must take place
during normal office hours.
May this journey of love continue to bring you great joy!
~ Rev. Dr. Gloria Kymm, Pastor
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Scheduling the Date
To assure the dates and times you are considering for your wedding and rehearsal are available,
they should be cleared with the pastor through the church office. We recommend you do this
as early as possible--even three to six months in advance, so that your special date will be
saved. It is customary for our pastor to officiate in our church weddings unless other
arrangements have been made.
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Marriage License
A marriage license can be obtained at the Snohomish County Courthouse Monday through Friday, 9-5.
The license will be issued to you the day of application but is not valid for three days.
It must be used within 60 days. If you are
both 18 years of age, you do not need a witness. Blood tests are not required in Washington state.
Please bring your license to the church office the Monday before your wedding with the vital
statistics page filled out. The wedding cannot be performed unless the pastor has the
license in hand.
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Wedding Coordinator
Please call the church office to see if the church is available the date you need it, then contact
the church's wedding coordinator, Joan Ricketts (Contact the Church Office for her phone number).
She will answer any of your questions and make an appointment to discuss your plans and expectations
for the wedding. We will sign the necessary forms, receive the Security Deposit, and book that date.
At that time you will need to call the office to set up the pre-marriage orientations
with Pastor Gloria Kymn.
Joan will make sure your plans are carried out, ensuring you a stress-free,
joy-filled day.
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Musicians
The church pianist and organist are available for weddings. They each have a repertoire
of appropriate prelude and postlude music. If you have special requests or wish other forms of music, please discuss your requests with the wedding coordinator.
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Soloist
You may select your own soloist or ask the wedding coordinator for suggestions. If the soloist
will not provide his/her own accompaniment, a time for practice with the church pianist needs
to be arranged. Music for the wedding needs to be
discussed and approved by the pastor or coordinator. Some secular selections may be arranged
if balanced with sacred music celebrating the Love of God in Christ.
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Guest Book
A table is provided in the narthex for your guest book. The guest book attendant should plan to
arrive at least 30 minutes before the wedding.
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Photography and Video
The wedding coordinator can help with church arrangements regarding documentation of your wedding.
Please remember that your wedding is a worship service and plan for your photography and video recording to be respectful of the occasion.
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Gifts
You may wish to ask one or two people to receive gifts for you as guests arrive at the
church. (Don't forget scotch tape to attach cards.) Even though you may be planning your
reception away from the church, there will be guests who will bring their gifts into the
church. You may want to ask someone to transport those gifts for you.
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Childcare
Childcare can be provided provided by the church. Let the wedding
coordinator know if you wish to avail yourself of these services.
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Candles and Candelabra
We ask that you use only dripless candles. The church
provides the brass candlelighters used for lighting the candelabra, and your florist can provide the candelabra.
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Flowers
The flowers on the chancel and altar should be living flowers or plants in honor of your living ceremony.
You may wish to use the flowers from the sanctuary for the reception. If the reception is at
the church, the wedding coordinator will take care of moving them for you.
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Rehearsal
All members of the wedding party, the parents of the couple and the musicians should attend
the rehearsal. The wedding coordinator will give instructions to the ushers and candlelighters
at this time. Rehearsal takes approximately one hour.
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Common Courtesies
Smoking and drinking is not permitted on the church premises. Punch at any church reception
should be nonalcoholic
We discourage the throwing of rice or birdseed.
Please do not leave valuables unattended in the dressing rooms.
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Reception
The fellowship hall is available for your reception, and the United Methodist Women
do an excellent job making this part of your wedding run smoothly.
If you want the assistance of our church women, please make arrangements with the wedding
coordinator.
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