Marriage is not a good idea—it is God’s idea.  Anyone that tries to circumvent the experience of marriage and yet enjoy the fruits thereof is doing so at their own peril and affront to God.  Marriage is so Godly that God’s Word compares it with heaven’s greatest miracle of union —the joining of God and man—the Bride of Christ with Jesus Christ. 

The world has the idea that marriage is simply a legal contract.  It is a legal contract and we do not make light of that.  At the same time, it is a spiritual contract.  When the words of faith are spoken according to the Word of God between two born-again believers, the power of God goes into operation.  There is an actual miracle that takes place when the faith of these two people is released in God’s power.  God honors their faith and brings them into union together.  In light of that, marriage is taken very seriously here at Livingway Church.  In this brochure, the most frequently asked questions concerning weddings at Livingway are answered:

INITIAL REQUISITES:

Both bride and groom must be Christians.

Both must be faithful in attendance to the house of God.

Both must be faithful tithers and financially support the Kingdom of God.

PRE-WEDDING COUNSELING INFORMATION:

Must view a six-hour video presentation in three separate segments with both the prospective bride and groom in attendance together.  This must be done over a period of no less than three months and no more than six months.

Both must meet with the Livingway-appointed pre-wedding counselor together three times over a period of no less than three months and no more than six months.

AVAILABLE FACILITIES AND FEES:

If it is determined that both the bride and groom are faithful in attendance and financial support of this church, and the pre-wedding counselor gives a good report of the prospective union, any facility that Livingway has is available for wedding use with the exception of the Main Sanctuary. (Please be advised that the financial records are accessed for accurate information in the case of wedding applications.)

In this case, all fees are waived because of your faithfulness and the fact that you are actively supporting this church with your finances.

For those who are not financially supporting Livingway Church, or for non-members, the following rental fees apply:

Livingway Family Life Center:
Sanctuary         $300.00 (fee covers rehearsal & wedding)
Fellowship Hall  $100.00
Gymnasium       $100.00

There is an additional fee of $100 for a Sound Technician (fee covers both rehearsal and wedding).

There is an additional fee of $100 for a Building Coordinator (fee covers both rehearsal and wedding).  This person is responsible for unlocking and locking up, air-conditioning, general information as to what can be moved and what cannot, etc.

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to get the date put on the church calendar.  (However, if you do follow through with the facility rental, the deposit will be applied to said rental.)

The night before the wedding is normally when the wedding rehearsal takes place.  There is no extra fee for that unless you plan to have a rehearsal dinner.  If you have a rehearsal dinner, you will need to add another $100 for the use of the Fellowship Hall an extra night.

Please note that the Chapel of the Tower Building of Livingway is only available for use by those who are faithful attendees and financial supporters of this church.  It is not available for rent.
 

WEDDING OFFICIANTS:

If you are both faithful in attendance and financial support, one of the pastors of Livingway will be available for your ceremony.

If you are renting any of our facilities, you will need to arrange for your own officiant, please.

SPECIAL LIVINGWAY POLICY:

Livingway Church does not allow the consumption of alcohol in any of our facilities or on our premises anywhere.

Livingway Church does not allow dancing of any kind at the reception.

Both of these policies are across the board for everyone, whether they are members or non-members, and are absolutely non-negotiable.

Once you have read through the contents of this brochure, if you are still interested in having your wedding at Livingway, please stop by the Information Desk in the Main Lobby and pick up an Initial Wedding Interview Form.  Fill it out and turn it in to that same Information Desk or mail it to us and you will be contacted for an appointment.

If you have questions concerning Livingway weddings that are not answered in this brochure, please feel free to call 210-637-5000 and ask for Schartryce Mason.