Weddings
Congratulations on your engagement! We are happy that you have decided to celebrate your commitment to each other. We honor the sacred nature of your relationship, and we look forward to helping you plan for this important event.
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. Our beautiful sanctuaries at our Minneapolis and Minnetonka campuses offer the perfect backdrop as you make your vows to each other and celebrate with family and friends.
We look forward to connecting with you in person! See below for more details regarding weddings at Bethlehem.
Weddings at Bethlehem Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS | MINNETONKA
Both our Minneapolis and Minnetonka campuses are available for weddings between 11:00 am and 4:30 pm on Saturdays, with 4:30 pm being the latest time we can begin a wedding ceremony. A typical ceremony is 30 minutes in length. Rehearsals are held at 6:00 pm the evening prior to the wedding, and typically last 1 hour. Friday evening weddings are also possible, with the latest starting time being 6:00 pm. Bethlehem is not available for Sunday weddings.
Please contact Sara Kleckner, Finance & Life Events Coordinator, at 612.312.3402, to determine if your wedding date is available at either our Minneapolis or Minnetonka location.
The current total fee for 2025 & 2026 is $1,450.00 This fee covers the cost of providing quality services to support you as you plan for your marriage and the wedding day itself.
Our fee includes:
- Officiating Pastor
- A dedicated wedding coordinator
- Building use (including use of our brass chancel and aisle candelabras)
- Professional organist and/or pianist
- Sound technician and livestream services
- Custodial services
- Administrative fees
- Participation in our Premarital Process (which includes a combination of online classes, workshops, and the completion of the Prepare/Enrich premarital inventory)
A deposit of $375.00 is required to officially reserve your date on Bethlehem’s wedding calendar.
All Bethlehem wedding couples are required to go through our Premarital Process. This process includes several online courses and workshops, and a Prepare/Enrich Assessment followed by a review with your Bethlehem pastor.