Weddings and Holy Unions

At the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale, we honor all spiritual paths.
Some couples come to us from differing traditions. They find us a welcoming middle ground.
We want your special day to be one you will always remember.

The Ceremony
We believe that your ceremony of commitment is one of the most important milestones of you, and your spiritual partner's, life. Whether it is a wedding or a holy union, our minister and staff are ready to help you create a day you will always treasure.

From our years of experience, having worked with many couples, we have learned that every wedding is unique. So we have conceived several wedding packages to accommodate your needs, tastes and budget.

There are several marriage and holy union ceremonies to choose from and all are beautiful. All are nondenominational in content, relaxed and joyous in style. We are confident you, your fiancé, your family and friends will all be touched by the ceremony. Alternatively, you may choose to work with the minister and design your own ceremony.

Simple Wedding Ceremony
Designed for those couples who are simply standing before the minister with immediate family attending. We have several services drafted for you to choose between. The simple wedding includes a small fee for our lovely Sanctuary or beautiful gardens, and the minister's honorarium. $400.

Designer Wedding Ceremony
Custom designed for those couples whose bridal party consists of the bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, attendants, and immediate family. The designer wedding includes research and special words by the minister, for instance a homily about you and your family. This ceremony includes a small fee for our lovely Sanctuary or beautiful gardens, and the minister's honorarium. $450.

A rehearsal can be scheduled upon request for an additional $50. For ceremonies within the Sanctuary, a pianist can be arranged for at a fee of $150.

Wedding or Ceremony and Reception
Your wedding, or commitment ceremony, for couple, wedding party and guests: Share your Vows and Celebrate your Union.
Decorate our Sanctuary to enhance your union ceremony. Seating and tables available at no additional fee, for your arrangement for both the ceremony and reception. Sanctuary or Gardens from set-up to clean-up. $650.

Our minister's honorarium is $350.
A rehearsal can be scheduled upon request for an additional $50. For ceremonies within the Sanctuary, a pianist can be arranged for at a fee of $150.

If you wish to gather in our Gardens
On Monday or Tuesday between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM:
If you wish to gather together a group of 12 or less, for one hour in our gardens, and you have someone to perform your ceremony, we would be pleased to offer you a lovely venue.

We welcome you to our serene, lovely gardens. We can provide parking, a comfortable room for the bride to rest before she is called to the ceremony, a covered seating area where the party can gather before taking their place in the Gardens for the ceremony, and use of restrooms. $100.

Locations:

Ceremony at Location of Your Choice
Home, garden and special wedding locations can also be arranged with us. Price includes minister's honorarium and possibly extra transportation. $450.

Our Church Sanctuary
Our spacious 250-seat sanctuary can be the place for your ceremonies and celebrations. There is a small kitchen, and a comfortable, covered patio adjacent to our Sanctuary. We have ample, well-lit parking, and additional rooms and areas available for special needs.

A pianist can be arranged for at a fee of $150. Use of the patio, kitchen or a caterer is by arrangement.

Our Beautiful Gardens
Ceremonies can be performed on our property, on our labyrinth, or in one of our gardens under the trees. (Be aware that weather can be an issue and that use of a caterer is again a special arrangement.) 

All wedding ceremonies at which our minister officiates include a consultation with the minister. This is a "getting to know you" session. Hearing your particular interests and plans is important in effectively serving you.

Reserving your Date

To hold your date on the minister's calendar, a non-refundable deposit is required..

To hold your reservation on our church calendar, a non-refundable deposit is required. Full payment is due one week prior to your wedding.

For more information call the Office Administrator: Sandy Walker (954) 484-6734 or email to uucfl.org@aol.com

 

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