A wedding at Shepherd of Life
is a sacred event. 

We are delighted to share information about wedding policies here at Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church and to assist you in any way we can in making plans for your wedding.

Weddings can be held in any setting, but the choice of a sanctuary has some distinct implications. At Shepherd of Life we consider weddings to be a sacred event where the bride and groom pledge themselves to one another in the presence of God. Our policies about weddings emerge from this conviction.

Church wedding coordinator

Our wedding coordinator is Kay Martin. Kay will provide guidance in all aspects of your wedding. She will conduct your rehearsal and assist at your wedding. Your contact with the church will be through her. Kay can be reached by her cell phone or by email.

Setting the date

You will want to plan as early as possible, so that the use of the church facilities can be arranged without conflict. The wedding date is set in consultation with the church wedding coordinator, who will clear the date with our pastor and the church schedule. In order to secure our facilities, you must return the Request Form within two weeks of receiving it, with your deposit.

Fees

A detailed schedule of fees is available from the church wedding coordinator. A $200 deposit is required at the time a wedding is scheduled. The balance is due one month prior to the wedding. Checks are to be made payable to Shepherd of Life, and sent to the attention of the church wedding coordinator.

Officiating ministers

We usually require that our pastor officiate at all weddings, however other Lutheran pastors can also receive permission. Our wedding ceremonies are traditional, sacred services in accordance with the traditions and beliefs of the Lutheran Church.

In order to conduct your wedding ceremony, you must make an appointment to meet with our pastor prior to the wedding. Details of the wedding itself will be discussed, as well as implications of commitments made in the marriage ceremony. Responsibility of scheduling this appointment rests with the bride and groom.