Pastors Wedding Information Form

Pastors Wedding Information Form
Michael R. Koren

OFFICIATING PASTOR_____________________________________________________

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LUFKIN

BRIDE__________________________ GROOM_________________________

Wedding Date and Time____________ Rehearsal Date and Time______________

Where will the wedding be held?________________________________________

The Bride

Address________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_______________________- Work Phone__________________________

Church Membership______________________________________________________

Parents’ Names_________________________________________________________

Has the bride been previously married?_________________________________

The Groom:

Address________________________________________________________________

Home Phone__________________________Work Phone_________________________

Church Membership______________________________________________________

Parents’ Names_________________________________________________________

Has the groom been previously married?_________________________________

At what address will you live following your wedding?__________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Date of your first conference with the pastor__________________________
(This is set by your calling him at 639-3141)

Are there any personal concerns to be explored with the minister which he should know in advance of this conference?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Order of Service to be used____________________________________________
(Please look at the two orders provided you and be ready to discuss this with the pastor at the conference.)

Maid/Matron of Honor___________________________________________________
No. of other bridesmaids_______________________________________________

Best Man_______________________________________________________________
No. of other groomsmen_________________________________________________

No of ushers_____________________Anticipated attendance________________

No. of rings____________is there a ring bearer?___________Age__________

Who will escort the bride?________________________

Will he/she give her away?________________________

Who, in addition to mothers, will be formally seated?__________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Are there additional participants?_____________________________________

Number of pews to reserve for bride’s family_________Groom’s___________

How formal is the attire?______________________________________________

Florist________________________________________________________________

Photographer___________________________________________________________

Consultant_____________________________________________________________

Where will the reception be held_______________________________________

When will candles be lit?______________________By whom?_______________

Music ‘Please consult with the church organist concerning the music.)

Processional_________________________Recessional_______________________

Choices for vocal music:_______________________________________________

Soloist(s)_____________________________________________________________

When will music be sung?_______________________________________________

FEES: Fees for the use of the church and the services of its personnel should be paid at least two weeks in advance of the wedding date. The initial deposit should accompany this form so that the date may be confirmed and_ the personnel scheduled.

Deposit: $_____________________________Date Received___________________

Full payment:$_________________________Date Received___________________