Wedding Brochure

Your Wedding Ceremony at
St Paul Lutheran Church

1600 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
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The Rev. Kevin R. Maly, Pastor

Please contact the Rev. Don Marxhausen, pastor in charge of weddings,
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Welcome to St. Paul Lutheran Church, a metropolitan parish committed to ministry in downtown Denver. We rejoice in the manner in which diversity has enriched, nurtured and challenged the life and ministry we share in Christ, and regret actions and attitudes throughout the Church that may have inhibited or prevented access to Word and Sacrament because of age, race, socioeconomic or marital status, physical or mental capacities, or sexual orientation. We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation. This historic congregation on Denver's Capitol Hill was founded in 1884, and moved to its present location one block north of the Capitol in 1925. We are committed to working for justice and peace in our neighborhood, our community and throughout the world.

The information provided in this brochure is designed to assist you in planning your special day at St Paul. Of course, if you need more information, Pastor Maly or Cantor Mark Filbert are available to answer questions or concerns.

God bless you as you prepare for marriage.

Sanctuary Information
The Central Nave seats approximately 300 adults on the main floor and another 150 in the balcony.

The pipe organ in the front of the nave is a ( ). Cantor Mark Filbert is happy to provide you with more information if needed.

The ceremony

(Pastor Marxhausen will provide you with a general protestant order of service that allows for choices of vows, biblical readings and some personal issues. If a liturgical service is desired for purposes of incorporating the Eucharist other liturgies will be offered. A wedding coordinator hired by the couple needs to meet with the pastor prior to the service to go over a coordinated approach to the wedding. St. Paul and the officiating pastor strongly recommend the use of professional pre-marital counseling.))

2007 Wedding Fees
Building Use
- Members – the fee is waived, however, a donation is greatly appreciated.
- Non-Members – a pre-paid fee of $300 is necessary to secure a date for your wedding, wedding rehearsal, and planning times. This fee includes day-of ceremony coordination and access to a number of liturgical accessories, as well as costs for heating, cooling, electricity, etc. Dressing areas are available for the wedding party. A balance of $500 is due one week prior to the wedding. (What is the rationale for charging non-members fees? Logically, I would assume that members tithe or donate on a regular basis, but I'm not sure. Can someone clarify?)

Please make check payable to: St. Paul Lutheran Church.

The church hall and kitchen are available for a fee of $() for the janitorial staff.

The sanctuary is a sacred space used for the worship life of our congregation. Thus, there are certain times the church may be decorated for a particular liturgical season, especially, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost Sunday. If you are planning a wedding during one of these seasons, please be aware that church will have added decoration. These decorations may not be removed or moved. Please check with the pastor about how and if this might impact your wedding plans. ((( The scheduled services at St.Paul include one at 5:30pm Saturday night. If you wish to be married on a Saturday the ceremony needs to begin no later than 3:30pm))))

Pastor’s Honorarium
- Members – the fee is waived
- Non-Members – the fee is $250
Pastor Don Marxhausen is responsible for your premarital counseling, wedding rehearsal, the wedding ceremony and details particular to your ceremony.

*If another minister performs premarital counseling, this fee is negotiable.

Music Director
Members - the fee is waived.
Non-Members – a pre-paid fee of $250 includes a pre-wedding consultation with you to choose your music, practice sessions with any vocal or instrumental soloists who will perform at the ceremony, and the service music.
Once you have reserved the church for your wedding, it is your responsibility to contact the church cantor, Mark Filbert at 303.839.1432 to secure his services for your wedding ceremony. If you prefer to have another organist/pianist play for your service, it is still necessary to contact Mark regarding use of the church organ and/or piano.

Parking
St. Paul does not own a parking lot. Public street parking is available in front of the church, along Grant Street, as well as several pay lots in the area. Arrangements for parking may be made with …. directly across the street from the Church.

Miscellaneous
Marriage License
Marriage License must be obtained prior to wedding day.

Guest Clergy
Pastor Don Marxhausen is responsible for all wedding ceremonies at St. Paul. However, he welcomes guest clergy to participate in the ceremony as well. He should be contacted with the appropriate information.

Photography/Videography
We know how important it is to capture your wedding day memories. Therefore, we try to accommodate your requests within reason. Pastor prefers to speak to the photographer/videographer prior to the wedding day to discuss options.

We are sorry, but…

• Aisle Runners are permitted but may not be affixed to the floor with tape or any other adhesive.
• Adhesives and tape are not allowed for any surface in the sanctuary.
• Throwing rice is not allowed. We recommend birdseed as an alternative.
• Flower arrangements are not permitted directly on the Altar.
• Pre-recorded music is not allowed.
• Food and/or beverages are prohibited in the Sanctuary.
• We are not responsible for personal items left after the ceremony.

If you have any other questions regarding weddings at St Paul that are not addressed in this brochure, please contact Pastor Don Marxhausen 720.344.8951 or ten.tsewq|700veroc#ten.tsewq|700veroc.

St. Paul Lutheran Church members welcome you to our services. We pray your marriage will be a life-long celebration of love, commitment, and faithfulness. Should you decide to have your wedding at another site, know that our prayers are with you.

(This brochure is great in a practical sense, but it seems to be missing any liturgical focus. Is there a reason for this? Are there certain things we want to include as absolutely necessary in the ceremony and certain elements that are more flexible?)