Weddings

To the Prospective Bride and Groom

On behalf of the church family here at Magnolia United Church of Christ, we rejoice with you in your wedding. Marriage is a sacred and joyous occasion, and all of us at the church are glad to help you plan a memorable and happy ceremony and reception here.

We believe that weddings are personal and we will work with you to make sure yours is as distinctive as you are. The more personal contact we have, the better your wedding will be. We invite you to attend worship and get to know us better. Our wedding team looks forward to getting to know you:

• Brittany Abbott , Wedding Coordinator
• Dr. Myrna Capp, Church Organist and Pianist
• Rev. Scott Opsahl, Interim Minister

After you have checked with the Church Administrator regarding available dates, the next step in planning your wedding is to make an appointment with our Wedding Coordinator, Brittany Abbott at (206) 286-1865. She will answer all of your questions.

I am very pleased to perform weddings. I will want to meet with you to get acquainted and to help you have the best marriage and wedding possible. If you wish to have a minister from another church participate in the ceremony, please let Brittany know right away.

We can provide you all the information necessary to make this occasion a meaningful one and to assure that the wedding and surrounding tasks run smoothly. We look forward to working with you both and assisting in making this a special and memorable time.

In Christ's love,
Rev. Scott Opsahl

Wedding Services

• Sanctuary Wedding (max. 200 guests) . . . . $1,000*

  Covers use of the church for 4 hours, and the fee for minister, organist, wedding coordinator.

• Simple Intimate Wedding (up to 50 guests). . . . $350*

  Covers use of Sanctuary for 1 hour and minister's honorarium.

*$200 non refundable deposit due with registration form, remainder due at least 30 days prior to event.

Participation of minister or organist from another church is subject to approval and does not affect the above stated fee structure.

Reception Services

A $200 refundable security deposit is required to secure the space and to hold your date. It covers possible overtime charges, damages and excessive cleaning if needed, following the reception. The refund of any unused portion will be made within 30 days after the reception.

• Parlor Reception (maximum 50 guests) . . . $250

  Reception coordinator will use church provided silver coffee/tea service and candelabra, table covers, and punch bowl to create an attractive setting for a simple cake and coffee reception. Coffee, tea, and punch provided by the church. Wedding party provides the cake, disposable plates, forks, glasses, cups, and napkins.

• Pilgrim Hall Reception

  Up to 50 guests . . . . $475-555
  51-100 guests . . . . . . 500-680
  101-150 guests . . . . . 525-765
  151-200 guests . . . . . 550-870

  The Reception Coordinator will work with you to create a festive celebration of your wedding. The church provides silver coffee/tea service and candelabra, table covers, punch bowl, china plates and cups, utensils, coffee, tea, and punch. Wedding party provides napkins and any additional food and beverage. Wedding Receptionist can coordinate champagne punch with champagne provided by wedding party.

  Use of professional catering service: caterer must provide (and remove) all serving utensils, china, glassware, and tableware used. The kitchen is available for staging, but all foods must be prepared off-site.

• Use of sound system for receptions . . . $50

  A church staff person must be present for use of the sound system.

There is a three-hour limit for all receptions. (The church is surrounded by private homes, and all receptions must conclude by 10:00 pm, or earlier, regardless of when they begin.)

The total cost of your wedding and reception are payable at least 30 days in advance.