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Weddings

Wedding Greetings!

We’re pleased you’ve considered celebrating your Christian marriage at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Your wedding day honors your love and commitment to one another in this celebration before family and friends. Our aim is to ensure your wedding is a memorable time of blessing, filled with reverence and joy.

Marriage is a gift God has given humankind for the well-being of the entire human family. Marriage involves a unique commitment between two people, traditionally a man and a woman, to love and support each other for the rest of their lives. The sacrificial love that unites the couple sustains them as faithful and responsible members of the church and the wider community.

The Book of Order, Presbyterian Church USA

A Time Of Blessing

Located in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach, just two blocks from Main Beach, our recently restored, historic Spanish Colonial Revival sanctuary is a beautiful setting for your wedding day. Our sanctuary dates to 1928 and provides a warm, traditional ambience with its original Judson stained glass windows, interior arches, and hand-crafted wrought iron balconies and lanterns. Its focal point is a beautiful gold Celtic cross. Dedicated to the glory of God, the sanctuary is a dramatic and inspirational space to celebrate your Christian wedding.

Our wedding experience at Laguna Presbyterian Church was perfect from start to finish. We selected the church for our wedding because of its beautiful sanctuary and location, but we appreciated the church for so
much more during our whole experience.

~Ashley Goode~

How We Do Weddings

Counseling

In preparation for the commitment of marriage, one of our ministers will meet with you and your fiancé for two premarital counseling sessions. This provides you an opportunity to get to know your officiating minister, to explore the rich meaning of Christian marriage, and to gain insight about nourishing your marriage. You will also discuss the content and meaning of our wedding ceremony and your vows to one another.

Officiating Minister

All weddings performed in Laguna Presbyterian Church are officiated by one of our ordained Presbyterian ministers. At the discretion of our minister, you may invite a guest minister to co-officiate, with the understanding that the ceremony will be under the direction of our minister.

Rehearsal

The one-hour rehearsal, which is usually held the evening before the wedding day, is directed by our Wedding Coordinator. Please ask everyone in the wedding party to arrive 20 minutes before the rehearsal so we can begin promptly.

Music

Our unique, recently-restored, historic organ and grand piano are played by the organist/pianist provided by our church. Our Wedding Coordinator will assist you in the selection of appropriate music for your ceremony. The organist/pianist will be available for rehearsal with soloists one hour before the wedding. Additional professional musicians and vocalists are also available.

Timing Is Everything!

Our church Wedding Coordinator is here to ensure that everything goes smoothly for your important day. She consults with you in your wedding planning, facilitates your wedding rehearsal and assists you before and during the ceremony. We are happy to work with your outside wedding planner if you use one. To avoid confusion, the church’s Wedding Coordinator provides supervision for all aspects of the wedding on the church property.

Let's Plan Your Special Day!

Need More Information?

View Our Wedding Brochure

In addition to the information above, you’ll find our Wedding Package Pricing, wedding policies and a quick checklist to help you through the process.

Ready To Get Planning?

Reach out to our Wedding Coordinator

Lori Hathaway

Lhathaway@lagunapreschurch.org
Cell: (949) 422-6651
Church Office: (949) 494-7555