Covenant Wedding Request - Lakeside Campus

OUR COMMITMENT

We don’t just plan weddings—we plan covenant marriages.

All weddings at theCHURCH follow a clear discipleship pathway and are supported by a dedicated event team to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience.

Pastors of theCHURCH only perform covenant marriages. A covenant marriage is a legally distinct form of marriage in which a couple voluntarily commits to a lifelong union by completing premarital counseling and signing a declaration that affirms the seriousness and permanence of the relationship. Unlike a standard marriage, it requires spouses to seek counseling during times of difficulty and limits divorce to specific, legally defined circumstances such as adultery, abuse, abandonment, substance abuse, or extended separation. This type of marriage is intended to strengthen commitment, encourage reconciliation, and emphasize the enduring nature of the marital bond.

WHO WE SERVE

Weddings are available to Partners & Attenders of theCHURCH who are actively engaged in the life of theCHURCH.
All couples must be willing to fully engage in our marriage preparation pathway.
Because of this process, we do not offer weddings for those unable to participate in the required preparation pathway.

WHAT IS THE COST?

The total cost for an on-campus wedding is $1,500.

Cost includes:

Pastor & Officiant
Covenant Marriage License
Wedding Assistant (coordination + rehearsal)
Day of Sound Technician (Setup / Teardown / Sunday Prep)
Day of Cleaning Team (2 staff)
Day of Livestream Team (2 staff) *if available
Facility Usage (utilities, setup, wear & tear)

The total cost for an off-campus wedding is $700 + applicable travel expenses.

Cost includes:

Pastor & Officiant
Covenant Marriage License
Wedding Assistant (coordination + rehearsal)

Travel & Lodging (when required)

Daily Per Diem (meals & travel) – $60 per day
Housing Allowance – $150 per night

REQUIRED MARRIAGE PATHWAY

All couples must complete the following steps:

Step 1 – Discovery & Partnership

Both individuals must complete the following by the end of theVOW workshop: Discovery Class & Partnership Class.

Step 2 – Choose A Marriage Workshop

theVOW is a 5-week marriage workshop
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts is a 7-week marriage workshop (when available).
At a minimum, theVOW workshop will be offered 2 times per year.
Required for all couples

Step 3 – Pastoral Counseling

Weekly phone call sessions with a pastor to debrief teaching individually
Minimum 2 counseling sessions with a pastor after completing a workshop
90 day check-up post ceremony

Step 4 – Wedding Timeline Requirement

Weddings may not be officially scheduled until at least 1 month after completing theVOW or SYMBIS to allow time for required post workshop counseling sessions.