Congratulations on your plans to marry!
Below is a step-by-step process if you are interested in getting married at Bethlehem or are interested in the pastor leading your off-site wedding.
Step 1: Download our wedding guidelines and wedding fees and read them over. Please also give copies of the wedding guidelines to your musician(s) and photograper(s).
Step 2: When you have read the wedding guidelines and fees and agree to abide by them, please call (419-287-4182) or email (office@bethlehempemberville.org) the church office to make sure the date you desire for your wedding is available.
Step 3: Click on this wedding application text file and email your completed answers to the church office (office@bethlehempemberville.org). This is considered your wedding application. Once this information is received and you have confirmed the date with the pastor, your wedding is officially on the church calendar.
(Note: Rehearsal times are usually the day before the wedding at 6 pm. The time can be changed in conversation with the pastor if necessary.)
Step 4: You will be set up to separately complete an online wedding inventory at a cost of $35. This can be paid directly (once per couple) when you begin the inventory.
Step 5: Purchase a copy of the book/workbook Before You Say "I Do" (Wright and Roberts) and choose four sections that interest you.
Step 6: Contact the pastor to set up a time for your first pre-marriage conversation.