* $600.00 Church Fee

(The church fee is waived for the weddings of parishioners, a gift to the church is suggested.)

* $300.00 Clergy Fee

(Includes pre-marital counseling, rehearsal & wedding ceremony)

($100.00 professional deference fee applies if using visiting clergy)

* $200.00 Organist Fee

($75.00 bench fee applies to approved visiting organists / pianists)

* $150.00 Hostess Fee
* $75.00 Custodial Fee

Reception Fees

* $150.00 Fellowship Area Rental Fee

(A refundable $250.00 deposit is also required to secure the Hall)

(For members of Bethany an appropriate gift to Bethany is left to your discretion)

Your Wedding at Bethany

The traditional setting of Bethany Lutheran Church attracts couples for the celebration of their wedding.  The clean open design of Bethany’s sanctuary and lively acoustics  not only make for a special traditional setting for a wedding, it also speaks of the things of Holy Matrimony - permanence, strength and splendor.

A wedding ceremony at Bethany fulfills the desire for a classic and memorable celebration for all of your guests.
 

To Be Married at Bethany
Both of you must be baptized Christians.

Membership of a Christian church is not required but it is hoped that the process of preparation will lead you to a church home in San Diego or elsewhere.

There is a minimum of three, ninety-minute premarital conversations prior to your wedding (unless other arrangements are approved by the Pastor at Bethany).

 Preparing For Your Wedding

Your wedding at Bethany will be meaningful for all in attendance. Since the preparation of your special day at Bethany requires some planning, please schedule your date as early as possible.

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR DATE:  A signed Wedding Reservation form, along with a payment deposit of fifty percent of the total fees will secure your wedding date. Remaining fees shall be collected on or before the wedding rehearsal.

Should it be necessary for you to change the date of your service, please contact the Church Office as soon as possible. We shall then require a $100.00 change of reservation fee.

MUSIC:  You may choose to employ either our keyboard with a variety of sounds or our acoustic  piano. 

CONSULTATION WITH OUR HOSTESS:  Our wedding hostess will meet with you on three occasions. At the first meeting you will select the music for your service, as well as share information regarding your bridal party and guests. The second will be the wedding rehearsal itself, lastly, of course the actual wedding ceremony. Your Wedding Hostess will provide you with expert guidance in selecting appropriate music that will contribute to the beauty, celebration, and dignity of your special day at.

REHEARSALS:  Your wedding rehearsal will take place for approximately one hour the day prior to the wedding. Please bring with you your Unity Candle and  guest book, programs, and any other items you wish to employ during your wedding, along with your Marriage License.
 
Preparing For Your Marriage

PREMARITAL PASTORAL CARE: At Bethany, we not only want you to experience a beautiful wedding ceremony, we are invested in ensuring that your marriage brings you enduring peace and joy in Christ. Premarital counseling has proved to be extraordinarily valuable for couples. At least three conversations will be scheduled. These sessions provide a good opportunity for a friendship to develop between the couple and the presiding minister. This friendship makes a remarkable impact on the wedding ceremony.

Readings and prayers will be discussed with the Pastor as well as understanding Holy Matrimony.