Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church

Thank you for considering Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church as the site of your wedding. This page will give you some of the basic information you will need to know.

ABOUT THE CHURCH
The sanctuary will seat approximately 200 persons. Our reception hall will seat approximately 115 persons.

INTRODUCTION
Weddings are an extension of the ministry and pastoral care of the church. They provide a worship occasion in which the bride and groom offer their vows before God, and their family and friends.

PROCEDURES
It is essential that the couple seeking to be married schedule a couple of appointments for pre-marital counseling with the Pastor. Once a date has been determined with the pastor, speak to the church secretary, Toma Lynn Cloud-Davis, in order to reserve the facilities. Your wedding plans should be secured with a deposit payable to Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church.
Next, arrange details and become familiar with the facility. This should be done before plans are made with photographers, florists, stationers, etc.
The church organist, Christian Alexanderson, should be contacted regarding music appropriate for a church wedding.
Another clergyperson may co-officiate at a wedding at Lincoln Park after consultation with the pastor.

MUSIC
Music, both instrumental and vocal, will be supervised by our Music staff. It is expected that the organist of this church will play all weddings. The church organist will arrange for a guest organist, pianist, or other instrumentalist when such may be requested. Soloists can be recommended through the music director, if requested. The additional costs of such musicians shall be the couple’s expense.
Mr. Alexanderson is skilled in helping you to plan beautiful and meaningful music for your wedding. He is willing to meet with you in advance and play some selections for you to choose from; or he will use his discretion in selecting music.

MARRIAGE CEREMONY
No flash photographs are to be taken during the ceremony. Flash photos may be taken before or after the ceremony. Video cameras must be set before guests arrive and in an inconspicuous space, using no additional lighting.
When the ceremony is completed and the marriage certificates have been signed, the Church will arrange to have the certificates photocopied and mailed to the County Clerk.
Rice, confetti and birdseed etc. are not to be used.

MARRIAGE SERVICE LITURGY
The marriage liturgy which a guest Pastor uses must be similar to the service used by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) All marriage liturgies must be approved by the Pastor of Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church.

THE WEDDING RECEPTION
The couple will provide all food and beverage. The couple must provide the Church with the name address and phone number of the person responsible for the reception. This person will be responsible for preparing and cleaning the tables and food.

COSTS
Costs related to the wedding will be discussed with the pastor.
Total suggested donation is $1000.00. This includes the pastor’s honorarium, organist’s honorarium, wedding coordinator and use of the sanctuary.
An additional fee for use of the reception hall and kitchen is $300.00.
A deposit of $300.00, payable to the church, is due at time of booking to confirm the wedding date; the remaining balance is due at the time of the wedding rehearsal.