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Plan your wedding at New Hope.

Marriage is a covenant before God. We'd be glad to help you prepare for it and celebrate your wedding at New Hope.

The New Hope sanctuary with its steeple and cross against a sunset sky, benches and a Welcome sign at the entrance
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Prepare for the marriage.

Your wedding day matters. The marriage that follows matters even more. That's why every couple married at New Hope completes marriage preparation with a pastor before the ceremony.

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV)

How to get started.

Start with a date in mind and a call to our office.

01

Call the office

Tell us the date you have in mind. We book wedding dates based on facility and staff availability.

02

Reserve your date

A $250 deposit, due at booking, holds your date on the calendar. It's cash or check, and non-refundable within 120 days of the wedding.

03

Prepare for marriage

Meet with a pastor three or four times to prepare for marriage and plan the ceremony.

What you'll talk through.

Marriage preparation gives you time to talk through communication, finances, family relationships, roles, and faith at home.

Your pastor will guide the talks and help you plan the ceremony. The work of preparing belongs to both of you.

An ordained pastor from outside New Hope may officiate. You'll still need to complete marriage preparation and have a letter confirming completion sent to our office at least two weeks before the wedding.

The photos below show pew bows, aisle drapes, the welcome table, and the bridal room. Ask the office to arrange a visit.

Sanctuary center aisle decorated for a wedding, white bows and flowers on each pew
Sanctuary aisle draped in cream and blush fabric, leading to the wooden cross on the stone wall
Wide view of the decorated sanctuary, pews with white ribbons and the piano at the front
White and cream flowers with trailing ribbon on the end of a wooden pew
The bridal room with a sofa, pillows, mirror, and seating
Welcome table with a sign and flowers at the sanctuary doors

What it costs.

Here are the current fees for a wedding at New Hope. Payment is by cash or check only.

Ceremony in the sanctuary
$250 deposit due at booking, remainder due before the wedding date
$1,000
Livestream and videography
Up to two hours, archived on our YouTube page, digital file on request
$300
Pastoral honorarium
Customary, given directly to the pastor
$150 to $250
The Barn (reception)
Available for your reception, ask the office about capacity and cost
Ask

Fees are confirmed when you reserve your date. Contact the office for current pricing and what is included.

Before you plan the details.

  • Decorations

    Pew bows are available at no charge, and a variety of ceremony items are available for use, like unity candle arrangements and signs. Ask the office what is on hand.

  • Christmas season

    Our Christmas decorations are in place between November 18 and January 10 and cannot be removed or adjusted for weddings.

  • On our grounds

    No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, including the parking lot, and no alcohol on church grounds.

  • A clean send-off

    Tossing rice, confetti, or birdseed is not permitted. Ask the office about sparklers or bubbles instead.

Share the ceremony online.

Add livestreaming for family and friends who can't attend in person. We'll archive the service on New Hope's YouTube page, and you can ask for a digital file. Watch recent wedding services below.

View on YouTube

Support after the wedding.

Ignite Marriage Ministry offers retreats, mentoring, and practical encouragement for the years after your vows.

Explore Ignite marriage ministry

Ask about your date.

Call with a date in mind. We'll check availability and explain the next steps.

(559) 297-7362

Prefer email? Reach us at office@newhopechurch.net.