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It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”  \n”And now these three remain:  \nfaith, hope and love.  \nBut the greatest of these is love.”  \nI Corinthians 13: 4,13  \nWhat You Will Find in this Guide  \nPlanning a Wedding 3  \nConfirm the Date 3  \nMeet with the Pastor 4  \nArrange for Counseling 4  \nContact Wedding Consultant 5  \nContact Church Organist 5  \nObtain Wedding License 5  \nWedding Fees 6  \nPlanning the Service 7  \nNo Alcohol or Smoking 7  \nMusic 7  \nBulletin 7  \nDecorations 8  \nConfetti, etc. 9  \nChurch Reception 9  \nThe Rehearsal 10  \nA Service of Worship 11  \nThe Wedding Ceremony 11  \nPhotographs/Video 11  \nAfter the Wedding 12  \nREMEMBER! 12  \nThe Wedding Ceremony 13  \nPlanning a Wedding at the  \nUnited Methodist Church of Hudson  \nRevised March 28, 2011  \nE-Mail: [hudumc@msn.com](hudumc@msn.com)  \n[Church Phone: 319-988-3776](Church Phone: 319-988-3776)  \nCongratulations! A wedding is one of the happiest and holiest moments in life. The uniting of two lives in marriage is a significant and meaningful occasion. For Christians, the church is the most natural and appropriate place to celebrate this event. The church is obligated to keep the atmosphere of the occasion worshipful and joyous.  \nIn order that you may have a sacred and dignified wedding ceremony, you are urged to make thorough preparations. Specific plans for the ceremony should be discussed during premarital conferences with the pastor.  \nThe ceremony should be planned with care and carried outwith reverence to enhance the meaning of the occasion. The beauty of the ceremony is not determined by the elaborateness of the decorations, but rather by the spirit of love, trust, and faithfulness in the attitude of the participants.  \n1. First of all, please read this entire booklet.  \nJot down any questions you might have.  \n2. Confirm the date of your wedding  \nReservations for weddings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis for members and constituents of Hudson UMC. All weddings must be arranged through the pastor. A wedding will not be placed on the church calendar prior to personal consultation with the pastor. At this time, you will be asked to fill out a BUILDING USE FORM which can be obtained from the pastor or church secretary. This is important for scheduling purposes. A reservation will be confirmed after: 1) the name of the officiating pastor (and any assistants) have been listed and he/she has agreed to participate; 2) the exact date and time of the ceremony and rehearsal have been set; and 3) the BUILDING USE POLICY has been returned.  \nUnless the bride or groom or their parents or guardians are actively participating in and supporting this church, the wedding will be regarded as one of nonmembers. Nonmember weddings are welcome, but are subject to availability of open dates.  \nSaturday weddings may not be held after 6:00 p.m. with a reception at the church or 7:00 p.m. without a church reception. This is to allow for enough time to prepare for Sunday worship. Also, weddings may not be scheduled for the following days:  \n• -Sundays  \n• -Friday or Saturday prior to Christmas  \n• -Christmas Eve or Christmas Day  \n• -Monday-Saturday of Holy Week (week prior to Easter)  \n3. Arrange for an initial planning session with the pastor  \nAs you are thinking about and planning for your wedding, the pastor will want to meet with you several times prior to the wedding. These meetings will provide the pastor an opportunity to explain the various elements of the worship service, the progression of the service, and our understanding of marriage within the Christian context. It will also give the couple an opportunity to ask questions and to seek any pastoral counseling that may be desired (see Premarital Consultation) .  \nBecause a wedding is a ministry of the church and an expression of the church at worship, the ordained past","cbCaiqlsEm4E9svL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqlsEm4E9svL","pdf",213320,"English","# What You Will Find in this Guide\n## Planning a Wedding\n## Confirm the Date\n## Meet with the Pastor\n## Arrange for Counseling\n## Contact Wedding Consultant\n## Contact Church Organist\n## Obtain Wedding License\n## Planning the Service\n## Church Reception\n## The Rehearsal\n## A Service of Worship\n## The Wedding Ceremony\n## After the Wedding","[{\"question\":\"How is a wedding date confirmed at the United Methodist Church of Hudson?\",\"answer\":\"Weddings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis for members and constituents, and must be arranged through the pastor. 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