Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Thank you for your interest in preparing for and celebrating your marriage at Bethlehem Lutheran Church! 

Since you have chosen to marry in a Christian church, your wedding at Bethlehem will be a worship service with its primary focus on God. The pastors, organist, wedding coordinator and other members of the Bethlehem community will assist you in the preparation of your wedding service. 

We hope this information is a helpful initial source of basic information about weddings at Bethlehem. We look forward to connecting with you in person!  After you have looked at this information, if you have other questions or are interested in finding open dates, please contact Wendy Osman, at 612.312.3363 or wosman@bethlehem-church.org.

Information on member and non-member weddings at Bethlehem.

The church is available for weddings between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Rehearsals are held at 6:00 pm. the evening prior to the wedding.  Friday evening weddings are also possible, with the latest starting time being 6:30 pm.

The fees for 2009 cover the cost of providing quality services to support you as you plan for your marriage and the wedding day itself.  They include: a wedding coordinator, building use, pastor, organist or pianist, sound technicians, custodians, premarital inventory, pre-marriage retreat and administration fees.  Total fees are $1,165.00.  A deposit of $390 is required to reserve a wedding date.  $140 of the deposit is nonrefundable. 

All couples married at Bethlehem must take part in a four-step marriage preparation process.  All couples must have one of the Bethlehem pastors officiate their wedding and you may have another pastor participate as well.