Why can't we get married in a church?

MedeivelReign · #1 12-07-2007, 16:35

My fiance' and I want a traditional wedding in a church~ we are not practicing members anywhere, and each one we've found that was really pretty and we liked, they tell us NO you have to be a member!?? I don't think that's very christian... what do we do? what CAN we do?? (Trying to get in for October 6, '07)

Inez K · #2 12-07-2007, 18:05

That is just stupid! I bet if you look around you can find a wedding chapel, in my area a lot of the state parks have ones that are really pretty in nice settings. They are not as big as a church but they are very romantic anyway.Just ask around. part of the problem is your date is fast approaching and in spite of how everyone who is married seems to be miserable weddings are still very popular.- Inez

alisjohnst · #3 12-07-2007, 18:16

I would think that if you want a "traditional" church wedding you would be willing to actually join a church.

Marvinator · #4 12-07-2007, 19:25

Keep looking. There are many churches which will allow non members ot use the church 'for a fee'. In addition, consider some of the very 'church looking' wedding chapels which are out there. Not sure of your area, but they are plentiful. Look online for them.

toronto39gal · #5 13-07-2007, 08:55

Included in all Church weddings are a number of promises you vow during that ceremony, including the promise to live your marriage in eyes of God and follow His teachings in how you interact with each other and any children that may occur as a result of this marriage. If you do not practice your faith anywhere, the Church believes that you cannot honestly make these promises during the service and as such they cannot marry you. There are many who just want a pretty location or to please an elderly relative and if the Church were to open its doors to anyone even if they had no faith or intention of living according to God's wishes, then the Church is not doing its duty to God. Consider looking for a chapel that is part of a reception facility. These are not typically run by a traditional church denomination and much more easily obtained.

mamac_197030 · #6 13-07-2007, 10:35

Try Church of Christ. I am a member, but our philosophy is to welcome anyone with open arms. If you are married there, they don't expect you to be members, but will welcome you back as a possibility to attend and proclaim membership at your own will. That is why God gave us free will. Good luck, and may God bless you and your marriage to come.

Samantha B · #7 13-07-2007, 12:35

The Church that I attend doesn't make you be a member to have a wedding there that I know of. You should probably keep looking around. What area are you looking for?

layla983 · #8 13-07-2007, 13:05

Do you have any family or friends that attend a church? Perhaps that is a key, as I've known a handfull of people who haven't gone to a church, but were allowed to be married there because family members or friends did attend the church. Keep looking, I'm sure there are a few somewhere, but if you'd rather get married in your fist pick, perhaps start attending the church & after that express that you'd like to get married there.

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