Weddings at

St. David's

Congratulations! 
We are pleased and honored that you have chosen to celebrate your marriage at St. David’s Episcopal Church. The celebration of marriage is a sacramental act of the whole community of faith. We are happy to discuss the prospect of you being married here at St. David’s Church. We ask that you take the time to carefully review the following guidelines for marriage at St. David’s. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that your wedding is a memorable and joyous occasion for everyone. It is important that you carefully explain these guidelines to everyone who will be assisting or participating in the service on the day of your wedding and you sign a contract with St. David’s Church.


Scheduling & Counseling
Once you have decided to enter into marriage, your first step is to arrange an appointment with the rector at the earliest possible date. These appointments may be scheduled by contacting our main office at 703-729-0570 or email  office@sdlife.org.

Remarriage in the Episcopal Church
If either of the parties is re-marrying following divorce, the church has several requirements which must be met before marriage in the church can be permitted. These will be fully explained to you. In the event this is a third marriage or more, the bishop requires that you have professional counseling. The professional counselor will certify to the clergy that you and your spouse are ready to proceed with marriage.


To begin the wedding planning process, please call the Parish Office at 703-729-0570.

Assisting Clergy

We welcome the participation of other clergy at the celebration of you marriage should you desire it. The rector must be consulted and must approve the participation of any visiting clergy. Clergy must have a license to marry in Virginia. Information may be obtained from the Register of Deeds at the Circuit Court of Loudoun County.

Flowers and Candles

Flowers may be placed at on either side of the altar. The flowers are to be placed on pedestals provided. They must be real (not silk, artificial or dried) and not exceed 36”x40”x18”. Flowers used at the wedding will remain in the church for the next Sunday’s service. Selection, delivery and placement of flowers must be coordinated with St. David’s. The only candles permitted are those at the altar and lecturn (no unity candles are allowed). During Advent, the candles on the Advent wreath will also be lit.

Photography

Approval of photographs is the responsibility of the celebrating clergy. No photographs may be taken in the church during the wedding ceremony without the express permission of the clergy. Stationary video photography my be taken during the ceremony. Tripods, if used, must be mounted on the floor and not on pews or the or on the Baptistery.

Wedding Coordinators

Wedding coordinators are welcome. However, the wedding coordinator will work closely with a St. David’s representative.

Alcohol Consumption

The presence or consumption of alcohol (except as part of a Eucharist) anywhere on the St. David’s Campus is strictly prohibited.


 

Music & Sound

All wedding music is under the direction of the music director at St. David’s Church. Additional musicians or soloists are certainly welcome. However, their participation and the selection of all music must be coordinated and approved by the music director and rector. In scheduling a wedding date, it is important that the musician be contacted as soon as the date is set.

Rehearsals

The rehearsal is normally held on the day before the wedding and will be scheduled between 4-6 pm. The rehearsal will be brief, usually about one hour. It is important that all participants are on time.


Rice, Confetti, Birdseed, Flower Petals (real or artificial) are not permitted on church property. Aisle runners are not used in the church.
 
Note: Weddings during Lent or Holy Week are not permitted.

View our brochure here for pricing information.


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