What is the Pre-Marital Seminar?
The seminar is a one-day, six-hour course which discusses the meaning and purpose of marriage, the qualities necessary
to have a healthy marriage, the true nature of love and how to effectively express it, communication and conflict
resolution, role relationships and sexuality in marriage. It involves lectures and one-on-one interactions.
How do I get counseling if I'm getting married at another church?
Please contact Redeemer Counseling Services for pre-marital counseling services.
How much will it cost to get married by a Redeemer pastor?
While there is no standard fee for performing a wedding ceremony, the suggested and customary honorarium
for the minister performing your ceremony is between $500 and $1000 (depending on the number of counseling
sessions that he provides). This is paid directly to the minister.
When should I contact a pastor to officiate at my wedding?
Generally, you should contact a Redeemer pastor six months prior to the wedding date. If you are not able
to contact the pastor six months in advance of the ceremony, accommodations may be made, depending on the
pastor's schedule. Please download the Guidelines for Marriage Ceremonies for details.
What other counseling options are available if I'm not engaged yet, but am currently in a relationship?
Redeemer Counseling Services provides a wide variety of counseling services including individual, relationship and
pre-marital counseling. For more information about their services, please visit the
Counseling Services pages.
What if I'm getting married out-of-state by a non-Redeemer pastor?
We highly recommend attending the Redeemer Pre-Marital Seminar and/or pursuing counseling at Redeemer Counseling
Services.
