Christian marriage
Marriage is God's idea. The Bible uses the metaphor of marriage to communicate his love and commitment for his church, and for the faithfulness he offers toward his people. It is appropriate, then, that marriages are celebrated at a church, for the wedding ceremony is truly a service of worship. We gather to thank God-who is the source of every good gift and the truest expression of love and commitment-for the love that a man and a woman have for one another.

Arranging a wedding at Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church
After reviewing the material below, please contact the church office to receive an information packet.

1. Dates: The bride and groom should contact the church office to request preferred dates and times for the wedding and wedding rehearsal. Dates will not be finalized until YLPC has confirmed the availability of all necessary parties (Pastor, organist, facilities chair, etc.). When availability is confirmed, your wedding date is secured by a $250 non-refundable deposit.
2. The Wedding Team: Once a date has been secured, the bride and groom will coordinate meetings with a) the wedding coordinator; (b) the music director; (c) the Pastor.
3. Pastor: All weddings at YLPC are officiated by the YLPC pastor. Participation by another pastor is possible, and may occur at the invitation of the YLPC pastor, who will also coordinate the visiting pastor's role. Those being married at YLPC are required to meet with the pastor for premarital consultation.
4. Music: Because weddings at YLPC are services of worship, music chosen for weddings must be appropriate for the worship and glorification of God. All musical elements of the wedding service are decided in consultation with the YLPC Director of Music/Organist.
5. Music Director: The bride and groom will schedule a meeting with the Director of Music at least one month before the wedding. At this meeting, the role and nature or music in the wedding service will be discussed, and a variety of pieces will be reviewed. Guest musicians (other than our staff musicians) may be used upon approval of the Director of Music. Music for any soloists must be submitted for approval no less than two weeks before the wedding.
6. Rehearsals: Wedding rehearsals will ordinarily be held with the 48-hour period prior to the ceremony. (Thursday nights are not available for wedding rehearsals.) All participants should arrive on time. Although rehearsals are informal in nature, they should be approached with thoughtfulness. It is the strict policy of YLPC that alcoholic beverages are not be consumed during nor prior to any church event.
7. Decoration and Flowers: Tape may not be used on the furniture. Only drip-less candles are allowed, and the furniture and floor must be protected from candle wax. All wedding equipment and decorations should be removed within one hour after the ceremony. Candelabra, aisle runners, pew bows and other decorations are provided by the bride and groom.
8. Photography: During the ceremony, pictures may not be taken from the front of the sanctuary or in the aisles. A professional photographer may take non-flash photographs from the back of the sanctuary. Guests may NOT take flash photography during the worship service, and it is the responsibility of the ushers to make guests aware or this policy. Photographers will be limited to 1 hour for photographs after the ceremony. We encourage you to take most of your wedding photos before the ceremony.
9. Facilities: The following facilities are available at YLPC:
   • Sanctuary seating capacity 300
   • Organ and piano
   • Sound and system
   • Bride's dressing room
   • Sunday school rooms are also available for dressing (No reception facilities are available.)
10. Children: Children are welcome as wedding participants. Flower girls, ring-bearers, and junior bridesmaids/groomsmen may process and recess with the wedding party, but do not remain standing with the wedding party for the duration of the service.
11. Marriage License: It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to obtain a license from the County Recorder's Office at least one week before the wedding date. Please contact the Recorder's Office for details. Give the license to the wedding coordinator no later than the beginning of your wedding rehearsal.
12. Building Policies: Alcohol may not be consumed on the YLPC premises. Those under the influence of alcohol may not attend events at YLPC. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the YLPC property. No rice birdseed or confetti may be thrown.
13. Printed Worship Folders: Couples may wish to produce a worship order for the wedding ceremony. This is done at the discretion of the couple, in consultation with the pastor.
14. Fees: Two weeks before the wedding, the wedding team will provide a bill for use of the YLPC facilities, resources and staff time. Non-member/Inactive member fees are $1,100; and active member fees are $500. In order to confirm a wedding date a non-refundable $250 deposit is required for members and non-members/inactive members. The remainder of the wedding fee may be paid to the wedding coordinator any time prior to the start of the wedding rehearsal.