Call the office
Tell us the date you have in mind. We book wedding dates based on facility and staff availability.
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.
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.
Reserve your date
A $250 deposit, due at booking, holds your date on the calendar. It's cash or check. Ask the office about refund terms.
Prepare for marriage
Meet with a pastor 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 before the wedding. The office can tell you the deadline.
See the sanctuary.
The photos below show pew bows, aisle drapes, the welcome table, and the bridal room. Ask the office to arrange a visit.
What it costs.
Here is what a wedding at New Hope costs. 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
Archived on our YouTube page, digital file on request. Ask the office about cost
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Pastoral honorarium
Customary, given directly to the pastor. Ask the office about the amount
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The Barn (reception)
Available for your reception, ask the office about capacity and cost
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Fees are confirmed when you reserve your date. For the items marked Ask, call the office.
Before you plan the details.
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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.
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Christmas season
Our Christmas decorations stay up through the Christmas season and cannot be removed or adjusted for weddings. Ask the office for the dates.
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On our grounds
No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, including the parking lot, and no alcohol on church grounds.
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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.
Support after the wedding.
Ignite Marriage Ministry offers retreats, mentoring, and practical encouragement for the years after your vows.
Explore Ignite marriage ministryAsk about your date.
Call with a date in mind. We'll check availability and explain the next steps.
(559) 297-7362Prefer email? Reach us at office@newhopechurch.net.