Marriage Information


General Information
This information is designed to help couples from the church and community prepare for their wedding. If you are interested being married at St. David’s, please email our parish secretary.

What is Christian Marriage
A marriage is much more than a wedding, a wedding is but for a moment and then it ends, only the wonderful memories remain, a marriage is for a lifetime. A marriage brings together two individuals and binds them together as one.

A Christian Marriage is even more profound because it invites Jesus Christ into the relationship, asking Him to be the source of all their blessings and to do what no human individual can do, to bind them together spiritually as one flesh, one soul, one spirit.

A Christian marriage is a Sacrament, a sacred action by which two persons do what they can do, make solemn vows to one another, give each other rings, sign documents etc. and one by which Almighty God does what only He can do, bind together two spirits into one spirit and by His one Spirit. We do the visible part and ask Him to do the invisible and holy part.

Who May Be Married in the Church
The Sanctuary and Chapel are dedicated to the glory of God, and used for the administration of the Christian sacraments, public worship, and private prayer, for weddings and funerals and for activities of the church and its organizations. To all who desire to use the worship facilities for any of these purposes, a cordial invitation is extended. Please remember to treat them with reverence and good taste.

The Church
The church is happy to make its facilities available to all who desire a wedding service which emphasizes the sacredness of Christian Marriage. The staff wants to do everything within its power to make marriage a deeply religious experience.

In keeping with its mission, the church does not rent its facilities for weddings. There are, however, fees involved in the use of church facilities, equipment, and personnel. The furnishings and the equipment in the Sanctuary are part of the primary function of worship, and therefore are not to be moved without permission.

Church Policies
Our policy at St. David’s is that prior to any marriage ceremony performed in our church the couple have at least 6 conferences or interviews with our Rector. Said conferences are intended to prepare the couple for a true Christian Union as intended by God.

Only Clergy of the Anglican Church may officiate in a marriage ceremony at St. David’s. Normally all marriage ceremonies are performed by our Rector.

A marriage license of the County of Los Angeles must be obtained by the couple at least 3 weeks prior to the ceremony. If either the bride or the groom have had a prior marriage and is now divorced, a special permission must be obtained from the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luweero. This must be discussed with our Rector at the first interview and time must be allowed to obtain the Bishop’s authorization.

Music
Music arrangements must be cleared first by the Rector and then the organist. The church has an organist on the staff who provides the organ and piano music at ALL weddings. Only our organist is permitted to play our organ. Since a wedding is a service of worship, use care in selecting music. The music should be consistent with the religious character of Christian Marriage. It is not to be assumed that just any music may be used.

If a sound track is necessary for any part of the ceremony or for a soloist to sing, our sound operators are also available.

Flowers and Candles, etc.
Arrangements for flowers are the responsibility of the couple. Aisle runners are not permitted. Pew candle stands are available upon request.

The use of candles is limited by the fire department to the Chancel area. Only the church candelabra may be used. The Cross, Bible and candles must remain in position, and must not be covered or hidden. Altar flowers are not to be removed after the ceremony, they remain on the altar to the glory of God.

Photographs
Photographs may not be taken during the ceremony. Flashlight photos may be taken during the procession of the couple into the church and at the time of their recession after the wedding. Photographs of the wedding party may be taken in the church after the ceremony is over. Please take as many photographs as you like. The same rules apply to video cameras.All church decorations, if any are desired, must be checked first with the Rector. All Altar decorations are placed there by the members of St. David’s Altar Guild only.

Use of Parish Hall and Kitchen
*These details should be discussed in advance with the photographer to avoid difficulties the day of the wedding.

If you wish to use our Parish Hall and/or Kitchen on the day of your wedding or for the rehearsal dinner, arrangements must be made in advance and with enough time to avoid scheduling conflicts. The Hall and Kitchen can be reserved with a limit of use of no more than 4 hours. No alcoholic beverages can be served on church property at any time. This rule must be respected by all.

Rehearsal
In addition, the church does not allow rehearsals or weddings to take place when ANY member of the wedding party is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During the carefully outlined rehearsal, details of the wedding are reviewed. The marriage service shall be conducted according to the customs and practices of our church. The rehearsal is to be attended by all members of the wedding party, the ushers, parents, ring boy/flower girl.

Wedding
Suggested times for arriving at the church:

  • 1 hour before: bride, maid of honor (with groom’s ring), attendants, and mother of the bride
  • 45 minutes before: Ushers
  • 30 minutes before: Groom (with license), best man (with bride’s ring) and other family members.

Other
Please advise your friends and guests that rice or confetti must not be thrown inside church properties or within Church grounds at any time.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE BUILDINGS; AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT ON, CONSUMED, OR SERVED ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.

Invitations

The name and address of the church is as follows:
St. David’s Church
11605 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Our Rector’s name is:
The Rev. Jose Poch

Application for Services
In order to confirm a wedding date and time, a written and signed application and a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 must be submitted to the church office. Please email our parish secretary with your request.

Costs

  • Use of the Church - $250.00
  • Altar Guild - $200.00
  • Organist - $75.00
  • Sexton (church used only) - $75.00
  • (Parish Hall used) - $125.00
  • Sound - $75.00
  • Priest/Celebrant - $100.00
  • Use of Parish Hall /Kitchen - $300.00

Note: Prices quoted here are subject to change. Please check with rector.

Payment
The balance of all fees must be paid two weeks prior to the wedding. Checks should be payable to the church. Please include all fees in one check.