We’re honored you’re considering McPherson First United Methodist Church as part of your wedding journey. Whether you’ve been part of our congregation for years or are new to our community, we want to support you as you begin this new chapter together.

A Christian wedding is a worship service celebrating God’s love and the covenant you’re making with each other. Our pastoral staff will work with you to create a ceremony that is meaningful, personal, and grounded in faith.

Ready to get started? Fill out our interest form or keep reading to learn more.

Your Options

Sanctuary – $1,000

Our main worship space seats up to 500 guests and features beautiful stained glass and a pipe organ. Everything is included: pastoral officiant, premarital preparation sessions, wedding coordinator, sound and audiovisual support, organist or pianist, custodial services, and reception space, if desired.

Chapel – $750

An intimate setting seating up to 60 guests. Everything is included: pastoral officiant, premarital preparation sessions, wedding coordinator, organist or pianist, custodial services, and reception space, if desired.

Offsite – $500

One of our pastors comes to your chosen venue. Includes premarital preparation sessions, rehearsal coordination, ceremony, and travel within a reasonable distance.

Preparing for Marriage

Our pastors meet with couples for four preparation sessions before the wedding. Together you will talk through the covenant you are making, your stories and your faith, the practical work of building a life together, and the details of your service. This time helps your wedding day reflect who you are as a couple and the commitment you are making.

Your Wedding Team

  • Pastor. One of our pastoral staff will officiate your ceremony and guide you through premarital preparation.
  • Wedding Coordinator. For weddings at the church, we provide a coordinator who knows our building and procedures. They’ll assist with rehearsal, manage the day-of details, and make sure everything runs smoothly. If you have an outside wedding planner, they’re welcome to work alongside our coordinator.
  • Musicians. We can help coordinate an organist or pianist for your ceremony. If you have a musician in mind, they’re welcome to consult with our Director of Music beforehand.

Good to Know

  • Music. Music should be appropriate for Christian worship. Your pastor can help guide these decisions.
  • Photography. Photography is welcome before and after the ceremony, and during the processional and recessional. During the ceremony itself, we ask photographers to avoid flash photography. Video recording is permitted as long as it doesn’t distract from the service.
  • Decorations. Our worship symbols and furniture remain in place during weddings. No tacks, tape on furniture, or glitter, please.
  • After the ceremony. For safety reasons, we ask that rice and confetti not be thrown. Birdseed is welcome outside the building.
  • Alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Alcohol and drugs are not permitted on church property. Smoking is permitted outside the building only.
  • Marriage license. Please bring your signed license to the rehearsal and give it to the wedding coordinator.
  • Scheduling. We’re unable to host weddings on certain dates due to worship services and church commitments, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Holy Week, Thanksgiving Day, and Annual Conference (early June). Other restrictions may apply depending on the church calendar.
  • Deposit. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve your date. This deposit is applied toward your total, with the remaining balance due one week before the wedding.

Get Started

Ready to begin planning? Fill out our interest form and we’ll be in touch. You can also reach us at (620) 241-3626 or hello@mcphersonfirst.org.

After the Wedding Day

A wedding is one day. A marriage is the years that follow, and you do not walk those years alone. Whether McPherson First becomes your church home or you worship somewhere else, we would be glad to know you beyond your wedding day.

You are welcome in worship any Sunday. If you want to grow together in faith, a Grace Group gathers six to eight people each week for a season to talk honestly about faith and to pray for each other. You can also take a next step whenever you are ready.