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, Rev. Doug Clark to help plan your ceremony, complete wedding forms and schedule appropriate, helpful pre-marital counseling.
  • Meet with our Church Wedding Coordinator. The Coordinator will facilitate access to the church for florists, caterers and Wedding Planners. She will schedule a meeting with our Music Director to help choose the ceremony’s music.
  • 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 with Pastor Clark will assist in understanding yourselves, your partnership and vows more completely.
  • Apply for D.C. Marriage License.
  • Deliver License and remaining fees to the Church two business days before Wedding.
  • Rehearsal Day. Plan on two hours.
  • Your Wedding Day! The Church Wedding Coordinator will insure that everything in the church goes exactly as planned.

* 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.