A wedding is not only a significant milestone in the lives of a bride and groom, but it is also a significant time in the life of a congregation. Our view as a church regarding a wedding is this:

"A Christian wedding is a public testimony of a man and a woman who stand before the witnessing congregation to seek God's blessing on their life together as they commit themselves to one another in marriage."

1. The weddings of those who are members or parishioners of Triumph (this would include the sons and daughters of members/parishioners).
2. The weddings of those who basically wish to rent the building for the ceremony. (We are often not able to accommodate this kind of wedding).

Before the wedding date is set on the church calendar a couple must complete and submit an application for the wedding at Triumph.  (These forms are available at the office.)  Next, the couple will set up a time to meet with a pastor. This initial interview will be a time to get acquainted and discuss the process of preparing for a wedding at Triumph. The couple will at this time provide the pastor with basic background information. The pastor will explain the pre-marital preparation process which will include:

• The completion of a relationship inventory (the couple is responsible for this fee).
• The completion of a series of pre-marital counseling sessions (usually four to six sessions).
• The commitment to chastity preceding the wedding.

We take seriously our responsibility as a church to encourage marriages. This of course involves the planning of a wedding, but it especially involves preparation for marriage. A Triumph wedding coordinator will assist a couple with planning their wedding. A pastor will be responsible for helping a couple prepare for marriage.

Weddings for those Outside the Parish

A wedding may from time to time take place in Triumph's building where neither the bride nor the groom are a part of the parish. Because of our commitment to those currently attending Triumph, we tend to limit the number of weddings involving couples not actively involved in the congregational life. Rare exceptions are made. 

Such weddings will typically be officiated by the pastor that prepares the couple for marriage. Such preparation for marriage should reflect the principles of marriage and pre-marital preparations described above.

A wedding significantly impacts the life of a congregation in terms of the other ministries and activities that must honor the time and space a wedding requires. It is for this reason that the following three factors will of necessity be part of planning a wedding for a non-Triumph couple:

1. A firm wedding date cannot be reserved more than three months prior to the wedding date.
2. The fee for use of the facility will be significantly higher than that paid by a member/parishioner.
3. The Fellowship Hall is typically not available for hosting the reception.