Wedding Information
We are pleased that you are considering All Saints Lutheran Church for the happy occasion
of your wedding. The ministry of the church to people about to be married includes a genuine
concern for you as a couple and the quality of your marriage, not just your wedding. We are
committed to helping you plan for both.
Presider
It is the policy of All Saints Lutheran Church that our Pastor serve as the officiating/presiding
minister for all weddings conducted in our congregation's facility. Please consult with pastor
at least three months prior to the expected date of the wedding, and please do not schedule or
announce a wedding until you have met with the pastor. If you as a couple desire another clergy
or priest to assist in your wedding service, please discuss this with the Pastor.
Baptism
Please be advised that at least one of the persons getting married must be a baptized Christian.
The Wedding Coordinator
After a date for the wedding has been verified with the Pastor, please contact our Wedding
Coordinator, Annette Cosentino, 303-699-7379. The Wedding Coordinator must be involved in
all weddings at All Saints.
Organist
If you need an organ, our church organist, Betty Stapp, will also be involved in your
wedding. Please make arrangements with her as soon as the date has been cleared
with the Pastor.
Music
Since the wedding is a worship service, care should be taken to insure that all Music keeps
with the tone of the service. It is the preference of the church that music be chosen which
is in keeping with the character of Christian worship. Music that reflects the Lutheran
tradition, classical and contemporary, is welcomed. Please consider the use of hymns in
the service. Vocal or instrumental musical selections are also welcome. Our organist can
help make your selections. If the church organist is unavailable, or you have a specific
preference for another organist, please contact the Wedding Coordinator.
Pre-marital Counseling
Pre-marital counseling is recommended, but not absolutely required. Please consult with pastor.
Rehearsal
Rehearsal times are to be worked out with the Wedding Coordinator. All members of the
wedding party are expected to be on time for the rehearsal.
Flowers
Flowers are provided by the couple, and should be discussed with the Wedding Coordinator
before final arrangements are made. Arrangements for flower delivery are made with the
Wedding Coordinator. Flowers may be placed on the pews, but cannot be physically attached.
Please do not place flowers on the altar table itself
Decorations
All decorations should be simple and tasteful. The church itself will be decorated in the
liturgical color of the season.
Dressing Rooms
Dressing rooms are available at the church. For locations, please consult the Wedding
Coordinator. While all care will be exercised for protection, the church will not be
responsible for personal property prior to, during, or following the wedding.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages may not be served or consumed in the building or on church property.
Please, no smoking in the building.
Marriage License
Please bring the marriage license with you to the rehearsal. No marriages will be conducted
without a license.
Photography
A wedding ceremony is a worship service. Please advise your guests not to take pictures
during the ceremony. Professional photographers may use a non-flash camera during the
service, but are to remain out of the Chancel area and must not obstruct vision of the
ceremony by anyone in attendance. Videotape recordings may be made using available light
in the sanctuary.
Fees
All wedding costs are payable no later than the evening of the wedding rehearsal to the
Wedding Coordinator. We regret that unless all financial obligations are met prior to
the wedding, there will be no wedding.
Miscellaneous
The sanctuary seats about 250 people. Parking is located both behind and in front of
the church. Throwing of rice or real flower petals is not allowed on the premises.
Only dripless candles may be used. Building must be vacated by 9:00 p.m.
We hope that your choice to be married at All Saints will be more than a sentimental
gesture of "getting married in the church." We truly believe that participation in a
faith community is an important component of a healthy marriage. We encourage you to
seriously consider that aspect of your life together as you plan your wedding. We
invite you to become actively involved in this congregation. Worship of our Lord and
a life committed to others can be a strong foundation for your new life together.
God's richest blessings to you both.
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