Weddings

Your wedding reservation at Calvary United Methodist Church includes a 2½-hour time block on the day of your ceremony—from arrival to departure—allowing ample time for setup, the ceremony, and photos. A one-hour rehearsal is also included, typically scheduled the day before.

To check availability and reserve your date, please contact the church office. Your chosen date and time will be secured once we receive your signed contract and payment.

We’re here to make your planning process as smooth and joyful as your big day.

The total fee for weddings at Calvary United Methodist Church is $1,800. This includes:

• Use of the sanctuary for both your wedding and rehearsal 
• Services of our Wedding Hostess
• A professional organist to provide beautiful ceremony music

Optional aisle candles may be added for an additional $100.

Please note: This fee does not include compensation for the clergy officiating your ceremony. That arrangement is made separately.

Rehearsals are typically scheduled for the day before the wedding. Adjustments to this schedule can be made with the agreement of the Wedding Hostess. Please be sure to bring all items being used in the ceremony at this time, and provide a copy of the marriage license to the hostess. 

Calvary provides a Wedding Hostess to assist with both the rehearsal and the wedding ceremony. All flower deliveries, photographers, and any other vendors needing access to the church must be scheduled through the church office prior to the day of the rehearsal. Starting on the day of the rehearsal, access coordination should be directed to the Wedding Hostess.

Please note that the honorarium (payment) for clergy is not included in your contract. You may choose your own officiant, but all wedding officiants must be legally authorized to perform marriages in Pennsylvania and must be approved by our staff. We can provide you with a list of available ministers upon request. If you decide to bring your own clergy, please notify the church office as soon as possible. 

Florists may deliver flowers and supplies before the wedding, but all items must be promptly removed afterward. If you wish to donate the flowers to the church, we kindly ask that you inform the church office or hostess in advance.

Please note:

• Decorating Guidelines: Bows and other decorations must be tied or banded to the pews—tape of any kind is not permitted.
• Candles Included: The two large altar candelabra are included with your rental.
• Additional Options: Pew candles are available for an additional $100 fee.
• Permitted Candles: Unity and Memorial candles may be used.

Only the appointed organist of Calvary UMC is authorized to play the organ. A baby grand piano is available for use by other musicians. Additionally, we can provide referrals for soloists, brass ensembles, string players, and other musicians. If you wish to hire your own musician, they must first be approved by our music director. Please note that recorded music is not permitted. 

We have minimal restrictions on photography in the Sanctuary, with the primary condition being that photos cannot be used or sold for commercial purposes. All photographs must be taken within the designated time frame. Video recording is allowed. In most cases, special lighting is not permitted. 

The wedding party should park in the enclosed lot behind the church and in the reserved spaces in front of the church. Additional parking is available in other nearby lots for your guests. 

No Smoking or Alcohol: Smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited inside the church building and on church grounds. Any sign of drug or alcohol use by a wedding participant may result in their exclusion from the service or the potential cancellation of the wedding.
 

Restrictions on Materials: The use of rice, birdseed, confetti, fireworks, or any other materials that may damage the church or its surroundings is not allowed. However, rose petals, butterflies, and bubbles are permitted.
 

Furniture and Walls: No tape, of any kind, is to be used on the furniture or walls. Any damage to the church’s furniture, equipment, or furnishings caused by the wedding party or guests will be the responsibility of the couple.
 

Personal Property: The church is not liable for any personal items that are lost, damaged, or left behind. The wedding party is responsible for ensuring the church is left clean and in the same condition it was found.
 

Care for the Historic Building: As this church is a historic site that has hosted countless weddings, we ask that you take special care to preserve its beauty and integrity, ensuring it remains a place of elegance for future couples.