A Word to the Bride and Groom:
Congratulations on your engagement! We are delighted you are considering the First United Methodist Church of Troy for your wedding. We believe that sharing with couples as they bind their lives together in the Spirit of Christ is a very special ministry of the Church. Troy First views the marriage ceremony as a worship service and celebrates this sacred event for members and non-members alike.
Couples may be married in a variety of settings, including our Sanctuary or our Chapel, and you will see from the following pages we offer a flexible approach to meet your interests and customize your wedding. I would like to meet with you as the first step to discuss the wedding service and your ideas and also set up consultation appointments.
The purpose of this information is to help you plan for a wedding which will be an expression of your faith, a witness of your love for each other, and a time of deep commitment. It is the result of years of experience and hours of thoughtful preparation in developing guidelines which will create a worshipful, joyful atmosphere for your wedding.
We look forward to working with you to make your wedding a memorable day, to share this experience with you and to nurture your upcoming marriage.
Grace and peace to you,
Rev. Weatherly Verhelst
Congratulations on your engagement! We are delighted you are considering the First United Methodist Church of Troy for your wedding. We believe that sharing with couples as they bind their lives together in the Spirit of Christ is a very special ministry of the Church. Troy First views the marriage ceremony as a worship service and celebrates this sacred event for members and non-members alike.
Couples may be married in a variety of settings, including our Sanctuary or our Chapel, and you will see from the following pages we offer a flexible approach to meet your interests and customize your wedding. I would like to meet with you as the first step to discuss the wedding service and your ideas and also set up consultation appointments.
The purpose of this information is to help you plan for a wedding which will be an expression of your faith, a witness of your love for each other, and a time of deep commitment. It is the result of years of experience and hours of thoughtful preparation in developing guidelines which will create a worshipful, joyful atmosphere for your wedding.
We look forward to working with you to make your wedding a memorable day, to share this experience with you and to nurture your upcoming marriage.
Grace and peace to you,
Rev. Weatherly Verhelst
Available Spaces
Sanctuary
Capacity: 300+
50 pews-25 on each side of the center isle
Chapel
Capacity: 50
80 for an intimate service w/ flexible seating
CLC
Capacity: 200
Seated w/ tables and chairs
*All spaces are fully air conditioned*
Deposit: Non-refundable, due at the time of date selections
Members: $150 Non Members: $200
Fees
Type Member Non-Member
Pastor waived $200.00
Organist-Sanctuary $150.00 $150.00
Pianist-Sanctuary $150.00 $150.00
Use of Sanctuary waived $300.00
Pianist-Chapel $125.00 $125.00
Use of Chapel waived $100.00
Troy First Coordinator $175.00 $175.00
Media Technician $75.00 $75.00
All remaining fees are to be paid by check, in full, 10 days prior to the wedding. Total wedding fess for members are approximately $400, non-members are approximately $900. Both include the organist fee. Availability and detailed costs can be addressed with the Ministries Facilitator, Lisa Head. For full information on Wedding Services at Troy First see the document below!
Sanctuary
Capacity: 300+
50 pews-25 on each side of the center isle
Chapel
Capacity: 50
80 for an intimate service w/ flexible seating
CLC
Capacity: 200
Seated w/ tables and chairs
*All spaces are fully air conditioned*
Deposit: Non-refundable, due at the time of date selections
Members: $150 Non Members: $200
Fees
Type Member Non-Member
Pastor waived $200.00
Organist-Sanctuary $150.00 $150.00
Pianist-Sanctuary $150.00 $150.00
Use of Sanctuary waived $300.00
Pianist-Chapel $125.00 $125.00
Use of Chapel waived $100.00
Troy First Coordinator $175.00 $175.00
Media Technician $75.00 $75.00
All remaining fees are to be paid by check, in full, 10 days prior to the wedding. Total wedding fess for members are approximately $400, non-members are approximately $900. Both include the organist fee. Availability and detailed costs can be addressed with the Ministries Facilitator, Lisa Head. For full information on Wedding Services at Troy First see the document below!

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