To the Prospective Wedding Party

On behalf of the church family at Magnolia United Church of Christ, we rejoice with you in your wedding! We want to help you plan a memorable ceremony and reception to mark this sacred and joyous occasion.

We will work with you to make sure your wedding is as distinctive as you are. We invite you to attend worship and get to know us better. The better we know you, the better your wedding will be. Our wedding team looks forward to working with you:

  • Brittany Von Spreecken, Wedding Coordinator
  • Dr. Myrna Capp, Church Organist and Pianist
  • Rev. Joy R. Haertig, Minister

After you have checked with the Church Administrator regarding available dates, the next step in planning your wedding is to make an appointment with our Wedding Coordinator, Brittany VonSpreeken, at [email protected] or  (206) 286-1865. She will answer all of your questions.

I am very pleased to perform weddings. I will want to meet with you to get acquainted and to help you have a meaningful ceremoney. If you wish to have a minister from another church participate in the ceremony, please let Brittany know right away.

We can provide you all the information necessary to assure that the wedding and surrounding tasks run smoothly. We look forward to working with you both and assisting in making this a special and memorable time.

Warmly,

Rev. Joy R. Haertig

Wedding/Committment Service

  • Sancutary Service (maximum 200 guests). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $1,000*

Covers use of the church for 4 hours, and the fee for minister, organist, wedding coordinator.

  • Simple Intimate Service (up to 50 guests). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $350*

Covers use of Sanctuary for 1 hour and minister’s honorarium.

*$200 non refundable deposit due with registration form, remainder due at least 30 days prior to event.

Participation of minister or organist from another church is subject to approval and does not affect the above stated fee structure.

Reception Services

A $200 refundable security deposit is required to secure the space and to hold your date. It covers possible overtime charges, damages and excessive cleaning if needed, following the reception. The refund of any unused portion will be made within 30 days after the reception.

  • Parlor Reception (maximum 50 guests) . . . . . . $250

Reception coordinator will use church provided silver coffee/tea service and candelabra, table covers, and punch bowl to create an attractive setting for a simple cake and coffee reception. Coffee, tea, and punch provided by the church. Wedding party provides the cake, disposable plates, forks, glasses, cups, and napkins.

  • Pilgrim Hall Reception
  • Up to 50 guests . . . . $475-555
  • 51-100 guests . . . . . . 500-680
  • 101-150 guests . . . . . 525-765
  • 151-200 guests . . . . . 550-870

The Reception Coordinator will work with you to create a festive celebration of your wedding. The church provides silver coffee/tea service and candelabra, table covers, punch bowl, china plates and cups, utensils, coffee, tea, and punch. Wedding party provides napkins and any additional food and beverage. Wedding Receptionist can coordinate champagne punch with champagne provided by wedding party.

Use of professional catering service: caterer must provide (and remove) all serving utensils, china, glassware, and tableware used. The kitchen is available for staging, but all foods must be prepared off-site.

  • Use of sound system for receptions . . . $50

A church staff person must be present for use of the sound system.

There is a three-hour limit for all receptions. (The church is surrounded by private homes, and all receptions must conclude by 10:00 pm, or earlier, regardless of when they begin.)

The total cost of your wedding and reception are payable at least 30 days in advance.