The wedding is a service of worship in which we celebrate God's gift of human love and affirm the covenant between a man and woman in holy matrimony. Our pastors will use the United Methodist Order of Worship for the Service of Christian Marriage. Changes or additions to the service must be made in consultation with the pastor and must be consistent with the theology and tradition of the church. Decisions you will need to make regarding the service include:

• Do you want one or more congregational hymns?
• Do you want a family member or friend to read a scripture lesson?
• Will you have solos or special music?
• Will you light a unity candle?

Children are welcomed as members of the wedding party but they must be mature enough to participate effectively in the service. To be in the wedding procession, the children should be at least six years old.