Marriage Information
General Information
This information is designed to help couples from the
church and community prepare for their wedding. If you are
interested being married at St. David’s, please email
our parish secretary.
What is Christian Marriage
A marriage is much more than a wedding, a wedding is but
for a moment and then it ends, only the wonderful memories
remain, a marriage is for a lifetime. A marriage brings
together two individuals and binds them together as one.
A Christian Marriage is even more profound because it
invites Jesus Christ into the relationship, asking Him to
be the source of all their blessings and to do what no
human individual can do, to bind them together spiritually
as one flesh, one soul, one spirit.
A Christian marriage is a Sacrament, a sacred action by
which two persons do what they can do, make solemn vows to
one another, give each other rings, sign documents etc. and
one by which Almighty God does what only He can do, bind
together two spirits into one spirit and by His one Spirit.
We do the visible part and ask Him to do the invisible and
holy part.
Who May Be Married in the Church
The Sanctuary and Chapel are dedicated to the glory of God,
and used for the administration of the Christian
sacraments, public worship, and private prayer, for
weddings and funerals and for activities of the church and
its organizations. To all who desire to use the worship
facilities for any of these purposes, a cordial invitation
is extended. Please remember to treat them with reverence
and good taste.
The Church
The church is happy to make its facilities available to all
who desire a wedding service which emphasizes the
sacredness of Christian Marriage. The staff wants to do
everything within its power to make marriage a deeply
religious experience.
In keeping with its mission, the church does not rent its
facilities for weddings. There are, however, fees involved
in the use of church facilities, equipment, and personnel.
The furnishings and the equipment in the Sanctuary are part
of the primary function of worship, and therefore are not
to be moved without permission.
Church Policies
Our policy at St. David’s is that prior to any
marriage ceremony performed in our church the couple have
at least 6 conferences or interviews with our Rector. Said
conferences are intended to prepare the couple for a true
Christian Union as intended by God.
Only Clergy of the Anglican Church may officiate in a
marriage ceremony at St. David’s. Normally all
marriage ceremonies are performed by our Rector.
A marriage license of the County of Los Angeles must be
obtained by the couple at least 3 weeks prior to the
ceremony. If either the bride or the groom have had a prior
marriage and is now divorced, a special permission must be
obtained from the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of
Luweero. This must be discussed with our Rector at the
first interview and time must be allowed to obtain the
Bishop’s authorization.
Music
Music arrangements must be cleared first by the Rector and
then the organist. The church has an organist on the staff
who provides the organ and piano music at ALL weddings.
Only our organist is permitted to play our organ. Since a
wedding is a service of worship, use care in selecting
music. The music should be consistent with the religious
character of Christian Marriage. It is not to be assumed
that just any music may be used.
If a sound track is necessary for any part of the ceremony
or for a soloist to sing, our sound operators are also
available.
Flowers and Candles, etc.
Arrangements for flowers are the responsibility of the
couple. Aisle runners are not permitted. Pew candle stands
are available upon request.
The use of candles is limited by the fire department to the
Chancel area. Only the church candelabra may be used. The
Cross, Bible and candles must remain in position, and must
not be covered or hidden. Altar flowers are not to be
removed after the ceremony, they remain on the altar to the
glory of God.
Photographs
Photographs may not be taken during the ceremony.
Flashlight photos may be taken during the procession of the
couple into the church and at the time of their recession
after the wedding. Photographs of the wedding party may be
taken in the church after the ceremony is over. Please take
as many photographs as you like. The same rules apply to
video cameras.All church decorations, if any are desired,
must be checked first with the Rector. All Altar
decorations are placed there by the members of St.
David’s Altar Guild only.
Use of Parish Hall and Kitchen
*These details should be discussed in advance with the
photographer to avoid difficulties the day of the
wedding.
If you wish to use our Parish Hall and/or Kitchen on the
day of your wedding or for the rehearsal dinner,
arrangements must be made in advance and with enough time
to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Hall and Kitchen can be
reserved with a limit of use of no more than 4 hours. No
alcoholic beverages can be served on church property at any
time. This rule must be respected by all.
Rehearsal
In addition, the church does not allow rehearsals or
weddings to take place when ANY member of the
wedding party is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
During the carefully outlined rehearsal, details of the
wedding are reviewed. The marriage service shall be
conducted according to the customs and practices of our
church. The rehearsal is to be attended by all members of
the wedding party, the ushers, parents, ring boy/flower
girl.
Wedding
Suggested times for arriving at the church:
- 1 hour before: bride, maid of honor (with
groom’s ring), attendants, and mother of the bride
- 45 minutes before: Ushers
- 30 minutes before: Groom (with license), best man (with bride’s ring) and other family members.
Other
Please advise your friends and guests that rice or confetti
must not be thrown inside church
properties or within Church grounds at any time.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE BUILDINGS; AND ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT ON, CONSUMED, OR SERVED
ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.
Invitations
St. David’s Church
11605 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Our Rector’s name is:
The Rev. Jose Poch
Application for Services
In order to confirm a wedding date and time, a written and
signed application and a non-refundable deposit of $50.00
must be submitted to the church office. Please email our
parish secretary with your request.
Costs
- Use of the Church - $250.00
- Altar Guild - $200.00
- Organist - $75.00
- Sexton (church used only) - $75.00
- (Parish Hall used) - $125.00
- Sound - $75.00
- Priest/Celebrant - $100.00
- Use of Parish Hall /Kitchen - $300.00
Note: Prices quoted here are subject to change. Please
check with rector.
Payment
The balance of all fees must be paid two weeks prior to the
wedding. Checks should be payable to the church. Please
include all fees in one check.