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SERVICE INFORMATION

So, you're getting married! Congratulations! We at Williamsburg United Methodist Church (WUMC) believe a marriage ceremony is an act of worship and are eager to work with you to ensure your wedding reflects praise and thanksgiving to God.

  • Pastor Fee: The fee for a Williamsburg UMC pastor is $300, due two weeks prior to wedding. For other services and fees, please visit the Wedding Request form linked below.
  • Guest Pastors: Guest pastors are always welcome at Williamsburg UMC. Please share your pastor's contact information when you register. 
  • Wedding Assistants: Your wedding assistant will help plan your rehearsal and wedding. They will contact you four months before your wedding date to arrange your first meeting.
  • Rehearsal: We recommend you hold your rehearsal the evening before your wedding. Rehearsals generally take 30-45 minutes. Your assigned wedding assistant will be present for the rehearsal.
  • Musicians & Vocalists: When your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email with available musicians and vocalists. Fees are paid directly to the musicians/vocalists.

  • Marriage License: The state of Virginia requires couples to secure a marriage license to marry. Marriage licenses with 12 hours of premarital education, and an assessment, and a completed and signed statement of premarital education will receive a $75 discount. 
  • Cancellation Policy: If, for some reason, we are not able to confirm your request, we will give you a complete refund. For cancelations received 90+ days in advance, we will refund all but a $50 administration fee. Cancelations with less than 90 days' notice will be refunded 50% of the total fees.
  • Scheduling: Please note we cannot confirm a wedding date further than 18 months in advance.

CAMPUS VENUE POLICIES

  • The use of tobacco and alcohol is prohibited everywhere inside the campus buildings, including the entrance areas.
  • Colored (red, blue, orange, etc.) beverages are prohibited.
  • Candles must not drip wax.
  • No food is permitted in the Chapel or Sanctuary

wedding registration form

building use form

frequently asked questions

Our goal throughout the wedding preparation process and during the wedding itself is to help you build a faith-filled, Jesus-centered marriage. To accomplish this, the following requirements must be fulfilled to be married at Williamsburg UMC or by a Williamsburg UMC pastor.

 What is your cancellation policy?

If, for some reason, we are not able to confirm your request, we will give you a complete refund. For cancelations received 90+ days in advance, we will refund all but a $50 administration fee. Cancelations with less than 90 days' notice will be refunded 50% of the total fees.

 Can I have a guest pastor?

Guest pastors are always welcome at Williamsburg UMC. Please share your pastor's contact information when you register.

 Will I get a wedding assistant to help before & during my wedding?

You will be assigned a wedding assistant. Your wedding assistant will help plan your rehearsal and wedding. They will contact you four months before your wedding date to arrange your first meeting.

 Can I work with Williamsburg UMC musicians and vocalists for my wedding?

You will receive an email with available musicians and vocalists when your registration is confirmed. Fees are paid directly to the musicians/vocalists.

 Will the venue be available for rehearsal?

We recommend you hold your rehearsal the evening before your wedding. Rehearsals generally take 30-45 minutes. Your assigned wedding assistant will be present for the rehearsal.

We are excited to help you plan your special day!

WEDDING REGISTRATION FORM

 For more information or questions, please contact Nancy Reynolds

757.229.1771 or