Your Wedding
Where to be married? It is a big decision. At Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, we welcome you and are committed to making your wedding day beautiful, personal and sacred.
We are Open and Affirming
We welcome all who would like a religious ceremony to begin their new life together.
We are pleased to accommodate your wedding, commitment ceremony or other service to bless your union.
Whether you choose to be married in our sanctuary or in another venue: out of doors, in a restaurant, hotel or in your home, our pastors will provide meaningful pre-marital counseling and help you plan a sacred ceremony.
All United Church of Christ and Congregational clergy are automatically invited to share in the service. Other clergy can be invited by the pastor to perform the ceremony, after discussion with the couple.
Interfaith ceremonies are welcome.
Planning for your Ceremony
What to do Next
If you are interested in getting married at Cleveland Park Congregational Church, here are the steps:
- Contact our Church Secretary at 202-363-8211 or info@cpcchurch.org to see if your date is available.
- Meet with our Pastor to plan your ceremony, complete wedding forms and schedule appropriate, helpful pre-marital counseling.
- Pay security deposit and 50% of all fees three months before the ceremony. In case of cancellation prior to six months before ceremony date, all fees will be refunded. Within six months of ceremony date, the security deposit will be refunded.
- Participate in pre-marital counseling. These sessions will assist in understanding yourselves, your partnership and vows more completely.
- Deliver remaining fees to the Church two weeks before wedding.
- Apply for D.C. marriage license.
- Deliver license to the Church two business days before wedding.
- Rehearsal Day: Plan on 30 minutes to one hour.
* Minister’s Honorarium includes pre-marital counseling and planning meetings.
* Sanctuary fees and Minister Honorarium are waived for Church Members of more than one year.
