Weddings

Marriage is More Than a Wedding
We believe your wedding is more than just a ceremony. Marriage is a covenant intended by God to be a lifelong relationship between a man and a woman. Marriage was God’s idea and we place a high value on the marriage covenant. Marriage is sacred because God ordained it. Throughout God’s Word we see over and over again the importance God places on the husband-wife relationship and the valuable benefits of that relationship. You are going from “I” to “we/us,” and it will be important to learn how to make that transition easily.

There are two things we would like to help you with in your preparation for life together. We want to serve you both in the planning of your wedding and also in the future growth of your marriage.

1. The wedding. We want this day to be all you desire it to be as you celebrate your covenants and vows together with friends and family.
2. Your marriage. We would like to come alongside and help equip you with principles from God’s Word that will encourage and build your relationship.

Wedding Instructions for Scottsdale Bible Church
Scottsdale Bible Church facilities are available to members (those who have attended membership classes, been interviewed and accepted as members) and regular attendees (those who attend regularly, but have not gone through the membership process). To qualify for member fees, either the bride, groom or member of either immediate family (father, mother, brother or sister) must be an active member of Scottsdale Bible South, North Bible Church, somanorth or Mosaic.

The sacredness of marriage is described throughout the Bible. In light of this, we are committed to providing a biblical foundation for each marriage through training and counseling prior to the wedding. This is accomplished by individual counseling with the officiating pastor plus a marriage preparation class: the eight-week Marriage Preparation class or the nine-week Remarriage Preparation class or an equivalent class from another church approved by the officiating pastor. For class information and registration, please call our Marriage Office at 480.824.7238.

Steps to Scheduling Your Wedding

1. Obtain a copy of our Wedding Book and read it thoroughly. Many of your questions will be answered within its pages.
2. Register for one of the marriage preparation classes offered in September and again in March. If you are unable to complete a course on the dates available or before your wedding, your officiating pastor will be responsible for equivalent marriage counseling. Note: The source of your pre-marriage counseling needs to be determined before the pastor can sign your application.
3. Call one of our pastors and make an appointment. In your initial interview with the pastor, you and your fiancé will need to bring your wedding application and deposit. After you get the pastor’s signature on your application give both your application and deposit money to the receptionist at the front desk of the Administration Office.
4. Your wedding coordinator will be assigned and will contact you in approximately two weeks following the approval of your application. Your wedding coordinator will answer any questions you may have regarding your rehearsal and wedding. Please direct all wedding questions to your coordinator, as she is your liaison with the church. Should you have any questions regarding your wedding coordinator assignment, call our Administration Office, and someone will be glad to help you. If you are having your reception on our campus, a reception coordinator will be assigned and will contact you regarding those details.