Your church wedding is a special and sacred occasion. A wedding at First Presbyterian Church Tomball is a service of worship and is to conform to the Book of Order and The Book of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Should you desire to have your wedding performed at this church, the first step is to determine the date that you have chosen is available. The next step is to have your wedding approved by the Session of this church. Once approved, the date may be reserved upon receipt of a $250.00 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is non-refundable because we are blocking that date for you.
A marriage license from the State of Texas must be obtained 72 hours (3 days) before the wedding. The license is valid for 30 days (1 month). This is the responsibility of the wedding couple.
THE SERVICE
The pastor of First Presbyterian Church will normally conduct all weddings. If you wish to have another minister perform the service, that person must be approved by the Session of this church at least 60 days prior to the date of the wedding.
At least two hours of premarital counseling is required before any wedding service. It can be done either by the pastor of this church, by another minister, or by a professional counselor.
Saturday evening weddings must be over by 8 p.m. so that the sanctuary can be prepared for worship on Sunday morning.
THE MUSIC
Because your marriage ceremony is a worship service, the music you choose must be appropriate to a place of worship. You may use recorded music or you may make arrangements for a pianist or other musician.
THE FACILITY RULES
First Presbyterian Church Tomball is an alcohol-fee, drug-free, smoke-free facility. Anyone at the rehearsal or service, including the wedding party, the bride and the groom, who is found to be under the influence will be asked to leave.
Only drip-free candles may be used.
No staples, tacks, nails or similar fasteners may be used to secure decorations.
No birdseed, rice, or confetti may be used inside the church, on the church grounds, or in the parking lot. Bubbles may be used outside only.
DO NOT ADJUST THE THERMOSTATS: They will be pre-programmed prior to the rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
Flash photography and moving about during the ceremony is not permitted. Videotaping may be done provided the camera is on a tri-pod or in a fixed position. Staged photographs may be taken before or after the wedding service.
Do not rearrange any furnishings in the sanctuary. Contact the church if you would like anything moved.
Dressing areas will be designated. Personal items and clothing are the responsibility of the wedding party. Because of the layout of the church, participants must make arrangements for protection from the elements between the dressing areas and the sanctuary during inclement weather. Care should be taken to pick up pins or other items that have dropped onto the floor.
The bride and groom will be held responsible for the cost to repair any damages to the facilities.
THE REHEARSAL
Rehearsals are usually held the evening before the wedding. All members of the wedding party should attend. The order of the service and the responsibilities for each person will be decided at that time. BRING YOUR MARRIAGE LISCENSE AND A STAMPED ENVELOPE TO THE REHEARSAL AND GIVE THEM TO THE MINISTER.
THE RECEPTION
First Presbyterian Church does not have the facilities for a reception. You will need to seek space elsewhere.
The FEES - $500.00
(Fees do not include the pastor’s honorarium or fees for counseling)
$250.00 non-refundable deposit – required to reserve the date
$250.00 balance- paid at least 30 days prior to the wedding.