Wedding Ceremony Package

Celebrating Your Wedding Day at First UMC of San Diego

Wedding Ceremony Package PDF

Wedding Ceremony Package includes
  • One-hour rehearsal
  • 3-hour time block on the wedding day, including time for décor set-up, pre/post ceremony photos, ceremony and clean-up
  • Wedding coordinator: 2 hours of consulting time, 1 hour rehearsal, and 3 hours on the wedding day
  • Officiant: officiant for your service will be one of the pastors currently serving on the FUMCSD staff. Any exception requires conversation with a pastor on staff.
  • Organist on the FUMCSD staff: Wedding Ceremony Repertoire List to choose your ceremony prelude & selections for ceremony processional, grand entrance, candle lighting & recessional. *Fees may increase based on the specially requested number of pieces and extra rehearsal time.
  • Audio/Video technician and microphone: basic sound set up and monitoring, ensuring compatibility and functionality of video/slideshow provided by the family
  • Private rooms for wedding parties
  • Large easels, tables & chairs for greeting, guest book and to receive gifts
  • Unity candle with 2 wrought iron candelabras with candles
  • Kneeling bench & communion table, if desired
  • Parking
Fees: All checks made payable to FUMCSD
  • $2,500 for Sanctuary; $2,000 for Trotter Chapel
  • Deposit a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500 at time of reservation.
  • The balance due 6 weeks prior to the day of the wedding.
Add-ons
  • FUMC Vocalist/Vocal Ensemble: $150 per vocalist; $250 for choral director if needed. *Fees may increase based on the number of pieces requested and extra rehearsal time.
  • Live Streaming Package: $400
  • Additional Time for staff and space beyond the 3-hour: $600/hour
Receptions
  • $500: Use of Linder Hall/Linder Patio up to 3 hours
  • $700: Use of Sanctuary Courtyard up to 3 hours
  • Fee for set-up and custodial service: based on the number of persons anticipated
    • $50 (up to 50 persons)
    • $100 (51-100 persons)
    • $150 (101-150 persons)
    • $150 plus $50 for each additional 50 persons (over 151 persons)
  • Refreshments must be catered or supplied by the family or friends.
  • Flowers can be delivered to the church office a day prior to the ceremony from 8:30 a.m. to 4.p.m., Monday through Friday.