Bethel - Making Disciples

At Bethel, we desire to uphold marriage as God intends it to be. Therefore, we strive to promote weddings in which the couple is following biblical guidelines for marriage.

If you would like to have your wedding at Bethel or be married by someone on the Bethel staff you will need to follow these steps:

1. Review the Elders’ letter to engaged couples.
2. Review and sign the Marriage Covenant
3. Make an appointment with the Wedding Ministry Consultant to begin your Pre-Marriage process.

The Bethel Wedding Ministry Consultant will walk you through the below Pre-Marriage steps:

1. Review the Elders’ letter to engaged couples and the Marriage Covenant with you.
2. Review the Pre-Marriage Booklet with you and your fiance.
3. Schedule and confirm your appointment date and time with Bethel Elder Dick Erickson.
4. Schedule your upcoming Pre-Marriage Course.
5. Schedule your Pastor and Wedding Coordinator.
6. Discuss your three wedding date options and choices.
7. Begin to assist you with completing the wedding reservation request form online.

Your second meeting with the Bethel Wedding Ministry Consultant will consist of:

1. Determining if your wedding date options and choices are available.
2. Verifying that all necessary Pre-Marriage items have been completed.
3. Finalizing your event plans.
4. Making all necessary deposits and payments.

Preparing for Marriage pre-marital course

NOTE: The Preparing for Marriage course is mandatory for couples getting married at Bethel or by a Bethel staff member. This course is open to engaged couples and couples thinking about engagement

Great marriages don’t just happen … you have to work at them! A crucial part of having a great marriage is preparation. The decision to marry is one of the most important choices we make in life. Preparation for marriage involves much more than planning the details of a beautiful wedding. Our goal is to help you establish a marriage that will endure and that will bless you for a lifetime.

Preparing for Marriage is a course designed to prepare you for what lies ahead. The course is usually done in a small group format with other couples who are engaged or thinking about future engagement. The curriculum used is Family Life’s Preparing for Marriage. The book focuses on topics such as communication, expectations, intimacy, finances, roles and responsibilities, etc. There are also special projects designed to guide couples in discussions of critical issues and help them learn even more about one another. Preparing for Marriage is $10 and each person will need to purchase a copy. The books can be purchased at the first meeting.

Call (509)628-0150 or email the Bethel Wedding Ministry Consultant to begin your journey.