Weddings

The wedding ceremony is a worship service in which God's love is celebrated and the lordship of Jesus Christ is proclaimed. Thank you for considering First United Methodist Church of Marietta for your wedding. It is our wish that it will be the joyful, Christian experience God has planned it to be. The ministers and staff wish to extend every assistance to you to make your wedding a memorable and meaningful occasion.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

1 Corinthians 13

Weddings are scheduled on a "first come, first served" basis with the Church Wedding Coordinator and can be scheduled up to one year in advance. We do allow non-member weddings. Weddings are performed only on Saturdays and no weddings are scheduled on holidays or major holiday weekends. Suggested wedding times are 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Guest ministers are welcome to participate in wedding ceremonies. Our Senior Minister or Associate Ministers will extend an invitation to the guest minister. We ask that the wedding ceremony follow the Methodist Book of Worship.

Requirements for Weddings at Marietta FUMC:

Premarital counseling with the pastors is a requirement for marriage.
All music selected should be conducive to the worship of God. The Assistant Music Director/Organist is available to play weddings, help with music selection and recommend other musicians. All music must be live.
Our Sanctuary seats approximately 750 guests. Our Chapel seats 90 comfortably.
Reception facilities are avaiilable and our Food Service Group offers a wide selection of reception options. Outside caterers are welcome.
Dancing is allowed but alcohol is not permitted on the property
Nothing may be thrown (birdseed, rice) for the couple if they are leaving from the church, but bubbles are allowed.
You will be assigned a Wedding Director. The Wedding Director will assist you in planning all aspects of the wedding ceremony.
The Wedding Director will be responsible for coordinating both rehearsal and wedding. A bridal consultant is welcome to help the bride and her attendants outside of the Church. However, they may only come as a guest for the rehearsal and the day of the wedding.

General Policies:

Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the Church building, including restrooms; urns are provided by the outside doors. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the Church property. Due to liabilities, aisle runners may not be used.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Beth Dawson, our Wedding Coordinator. Beth is available at the church Monday-Thursday, from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She can be reached at 770-429-7800, ext. 7829.