Getting Married at St. Paul's
St. Paul's is a lovely church for weddings. The sanctuary seats 100 people comfortably. Our newly renovated hall comfortably accommodates 75. Two pews have been modified to accommodate those using wheelchairs. We have a wedding liturgy for same-gender marriages as well as the traditional marriage vows of the Book of Common Prayer. All couples who would like to commit to life-long monogamy are welcome to say their vows at St. Paul's.
For couples of whom at least one person resides in the 63111 area code, there is no cost for the use of the church worship space for the rehearsal and wedding and the cost for Pre-Marital counseling is $30. For all others, the cost is on a fee scale based on combined income going no higher than $500 for the worship space and $300 for the required premarital counseling.
In order to be married at St. Paul's:
1. Provide proof of legal capacity to be married if previously married and divorced (Documentation will be provided and should be returned 2 mos prior to wedding)
2. Complete an online Premarital Diagnostic and participate as a couple in 4 to 6 sessions of premarital counseling. Learn More
3. Weddings must be scheduled at least 6 weeks in advance.
4. Officiant will be the pastor of St Paul's, The Rev. Rebecca Ragland but clergy co-officiants are welcome.
5. Couple should be comfortable with the use of Christian language and the liturgy provided. See the Liturgy
6. Pastor retains the right to deny or accept changes or additions to the service that are outside church custom.
7. Doves, rice, and pets are not allowed in the service.
Any couple is welcome to be married in the church regardless of sexual orientation provided the above-mentioned stipulations are acceptable.
1. Provide proof of legal capacity to be married if previously married and divorced (Documentation will be provided and should be returned 2 mos prior to wedding)
2. Complete an online Premarital Diagnostic and participate as a couple in 4 to 6 sessions of premarital counseling. Learn More
3. Weddings must be scheduled at least 6 weeks in advance.
4. Officiant will be the pastor of St Paul's, The Rev. Rebecca Ragland but clergy co-officiants are welcome.
5. Couple should be comfortable with the use of Christian language and the liturgy provided. See the Liturgy
6. Pastor retains the right to deny or accept changes or additions to the service that are outside church custom.
7. Doves, rice, and pets are not allowed in the service.
Any couple is welcome to be married in the church regardless of sexual orientation provided the above-mentioned stipulations are acceptable.