Scheduling of Weddings

 The scheduling of a wedding is arranged through Kathy Champion. She will explain the details of all policies and
  procedures. She can also be reached by email (championkk@sbcglobal.net) or by phone (or text) at 214.316.6477.
Members of University Park United Methodist Church may reserve UPUMC facilities as far in
  advance of the ceremony as they wish.
  Nonmembers may schedule their weddings up to nine months prior to the ceremony. To
  qualify as a member, the bride, groom or parents of the bride or groom must have been active
  members of UPUMC for at least one year at the time of scheduling.  You are welcome to scroll through our online calendar to see if the date(s) that you are considering are available. (click on ABOUT UPUMC, then CALENDAR)

Facilities Available

Sanctuary - Capacity:  685 - members and non members allowed
(including balcony and transept, 450 excluding balcony and transept)                

Chapel - Capacity:  20 - members only

Receptions
Fellowship Hall is available for wedding receptions for members only. Please note that no alcoholic beverages may be served.

Booking
Wedding dates will be confirmed after we receive the application and half of the fee as a deposit.  The deposit is to be paid by cash or check and submitted to the church business office or the wedding director. The balance of the fee is due one month prior to the date of the wedding either by cash, check or credit card. If you decide  to pay the balance by credit card, you may do so by going to the "Giving" tab and selecting Online Giving (Wedding Balance Payment).

Fees
The fee for a member wedding is $900 (1 year membership), and the fee for a non-member wedding is $1500.  The Fellowship Hall may be used for member receptions for $600.

Wedding Director
Our wedding director, Kathy Champion, is available for pre-wedding consultation in regard to the details of the rehearsal and of the wedding. Only our wedding director, in cooperation with the officiating minister, will conduct the rehearsal. Due to the nature of planning a worship-filled wedding ceremony, we do not plan wedding ceremonies with outside wedding consultants as a substitute for the bride. It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to work with the minister and church director in planning their wedding.

Officiating Minister
Only an ordained deacon or elder in the United Methodist Church may officiate weddings at UPUMC. The officiating minister may invite another ordained minister to assist. Any other person assisting in the service must be approved by the officiating minister. The order of service, scriptures and all bulletins must be approved by the officiating minister and organist.

Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be conducted exclusively by our staff wedding director, in cooperation with the officiating minister, if he or she is present. Rehearsals must begin promptly. If a wedding party is more than 15 minutes late to a rehearsal, it may result in the cancellation of the rehearsal. 

For more information regarding weddings at University Park UMC, refer to the following:

Weddings at University Park UMC booklet

Information sheet for Florist

Information sheet for Photographers and Video Camera Operators

Wedding Reservation Application

Wedding Policy Agreement

Order of Service at University Park United Methodist Church