Weddings at First Church

CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING DAY AT FIRST UMC SAN DIEGO

Be surrounded by beauty and peace in a Christian setting as you create treasured memories to last forever. We’ll work with you to create a special day that honors your relationship and traditions. And, as a Reconciling Congregation, we proudly perform same-sex weddings in our Sanctuary.

We invite you to explore our Wedding Ceremony Package for a detailed description of what we offer.

Sanctuary Weddings

Our sanctuary seats 500 people comfortably and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. The spacious chancel offers a beautiful focal point for your ceremony and ample space for large wedding parties.

A floor-to-ceiling glass window provides your guests a tranquil view of the garden and landscaped hillside. And the pipe organ and stained-glass windows provide special details from every angle, ensuring your ceremony is beautiful and memorable.

Trotter Chapel Weddings

Our modern chapel accommodates up to 100 guests, making it the perfect place for an intimate ceremony. It offers bright, natural lighting and a small pipe organ, displaying modern beauty in its simplicity.

Wedding Package Details

Here are the details of our Wedding Ceremony Package.

Our Wedding Ceremony Package includes:
  • One-hour rehearsal
  • 3-hour time block on the wedding day, including set-up, pre/post ceremony photos, ceremony, and clean-up
  • Wedding coordinator: 2 hours of consulting time, 1 hour rehearsal, and 3 hours on the wedding day
  • Officiant – one of the pastors currently serving FUMCSD; any exception requires conversation with a pastor on staff
  • Organist on the FUMCSD staff – Wedding Ceremony Repertoire List to choose your ceremony prelude & selections for ceremony processional, grand entrance, candle lighting, and recessional; fees may increase based on the specially requested number of pieces and extra rehearsal time
  • Audio/Video Technician and microphone – basic sound set up and monitoring, ensuring compatibility and functionality of video/slideshow provided by the family
  • Private rooms for wedding parties
  • Large easels and tables & chairs for greeting, guest book, and gifts
  • Unity candle with 2 wrought iron candelabras with candles
  • Kneeling bench & communion table, if desired
  • Parking
Fees: All checks made payable to FUMCSD

A non-refundable $500 deposit is due at time of reservation. The remaining balance is due 6 weeks prior to the day of the wedding.

  • Sanctuary Ceremony: $2,500
  • Trotter Chapel Ceremony: $2,000
Ceremony Add Ons
  • FUMCSD Vocalist/Vocal Ensemble: $150 per vocalist and $250 for choral director (if needed); choir can offer a musical selection upon request. Fees may increase based on the number of pieces requested and extra rehearsal time.
  • Live Streaming Package: $400
  • Additional Time: $600/hour for staff and space beyond 3 hours
Wedding Reception Details & Fees
  • Linder Hall / Linder Patio: $500, up to 3 hours
  • Sanctuary Courtyard: $700, up to 3 hours

Fee for set-up and custodial service: based on the number of persons anticipated

  • $50 (up to 50 persons)
  • $100 (51-100 persons)
  • $150 (101-150 persons)
  • $150 plus $50 for each additional 50 persons (over 151 persons)

Refreshments must be catered or supplied by the family or friends. Flowers can be delivered to the church office a day prior to the ceremony from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

Wedding Inquiry

Please let us know how we can help you celebrate your special day. One of our staff will get in touch.

 

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