Weddings and Holy Unions at Unity on Greenville
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Your Wedding or Holy Union
Unity Church of Christianity
Unity on Greenville
3425 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75206
For More Information:
weddings@dallasunity.org
(214) 826-5683
- Non-denominational Weddings and Holy Unions
- Choose Our Beautiful Sanctuary or Outdoor Courtyard
- Positive and Inclusive Spiritual Ceremonies
- Check Out Our Reasonable Rates
First of all, let us congratulate you on your engagement! We send you our blessings and love for a rich, loving relationship.
Unity on Greenville just might be the ideal place for your wedding or holy union. Our inclusive wedding policy respects the diversity of society, welcoming all people regardless of religious affiliation or sexual orientation. We offer positive, spiritual, non-denominational ceremonies and a peaceful, inspirational environment for a very reasonable price.
Unity honors all spiritual and religious paths. We attract many couples who do not have a regular church home, or for some reason cannot be married in their own church. Please know that membership in our church, or attending a Unity class is not required, although we do invite you to check us out at a Sunday service (9:30 or 11:00 a.m.).
Our minister, Rev. Steve Colladay, provides wedding ceremonies that are positive, contemporary, and spiritually supportive of the couple.
Three Different Packages are Offered
Informal Wedding. This informal wedding or holy union ceremony is brief, yet spiritually meaningful. Up to 10 guests may attend. Ceremony may be held in our Sanctuary or courtyard.
Church fee: $125
Minister's fee: $265
Total cost: $390
Simple Wedding. For those couples on a budget who would like to invite up to 50 guests and want something more than an informal wedding, our Simple Wedding is ideal. Recorded music is also available (no charge). Up to 50 guests may attend.
Church fee: $225
Minister's fee: $295
Total cost: $520
Standard Wedding. This is our most popular wedding, and is suited for formal and semi-formal weddings. Unity candle lighting ceremony is available. Up to 200 guests may attend.
Church fee: $350
Minister's fee: $325
Total cost: $675
Additional Options and Fees
Rehearsal fees:
Minister: $75
Staff (if necessary): $50
Wedding held off site (within 1 hour driving time): $100
Accompanist fee: Negotiated
Soloist(s) fees: Negotiated
Receptions (held in Upper Room): $400
Reserving a date
Wedding dates are reserved by a deposit on a first come first served basis, so couples are encouraged to make arrangements as far in advance as possible.
Required deposit
Your deposit will reserve your wedding date. The remaining balance is due 3 weeks prior to your wedding. Deposit required (payable to: “Unity Church of Christianity”):
Informal Wedding: $100
Simple Wedding: $100
Standard Wedding: $200
Full payment is due at least three weeks prior to your wedding day.
Cancellations. A full refund will be given if a cancellation occurs more than 60 days prior to the wedding date. Refunds after 60 days are at the discretion of Unity Church of Christianity.
Holiday Weddings. All fees are doubled if the wedding is held on any of the seven major holidays (i.e., New Year's Eve & Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve & Day).
Rehearsals. Some weddings can be done without a formal rehearsal. However, if many people are involved in the wedding party, a rehearsal is suggested. A simple rehearsal may be held one hour prior to the wedding at no additional charge. If a rehearsal is requested on another day, the rehearsal fees apply--$75 for the minister, $50 for staff (if needed).
Orientation Meeting. Except for informal weddings, couples must meet with the minister prior to the wedding for an orientation meeting. This meeting usually lasts about 30-45 minutes, and is held to go over the ceremony, complete financial arrangements, and answer questions. The orientation meeting is not pre-marital counseling. Basic pre-marital counseling is available by request on a free-will offering basis.
Weddings at Other Locations. Our minister available to perform weddings at other locations (i.e., homes, parks, restaurants, etc.) for an additional $100 for up to 1 hour driving time.
Other Ministers. Couples may provide a different minister of their own choosing to officiate, however, the regular minister's fee is still payable since our Unity minister must be present to oversee each wedding.
Time. Informal Weddings: A maximum of 30 minutes is allotted. Simple Weddings: A maximum of 2 hours is allotted (1 hour prior, 1 hour after scheduled time). Standard Weddings: A maximum of 3 1/2 hours is allotted (2 hours before and 1 1/2 hours after the scheduled wedding time). Punctuality is important since more than one wedding may be scheduled on the same day. Any request to open the church earlier or at another time will be subject to an additional charge of $75.00 per hour.
Decorations. The sanctuary comes decorated with silk flower bouquets at no additional charge. Couples are free to decorate the sanctuary themselves as long as it is in good taste. Decorating and flower delivery may be done 1 hour prior to a Simple Wedding, or 2 hours prior to a Standard Wedding. The removal of furniture must be approved by the minister or representative of the church. Please, no wire or tape on pews (use ribbons, rubber bands or pipe cleaners). Couples must provide their own dripless candles. NOTE: All decorations, flower boxes, extra trash must be removed from the church after the wedding.
Other information & policies. Throwing of rice is not permitted; bubbles are recommended. Birdseed is permitted, however be sure to throw birdseed outside the church building. The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises is prohibited (except for reception held upstairs—see below). All prices are effective March 25, 2006, and are subject to change without notice.
Receptions
Wedding receptions (held in our Upper Room) carry an additional cost of $500. There is a kitchen for your use.
Wine and champagne are allowed for the reception only. It is your responsibility to see that someone in your party has the reception area cleaned after the reception. The bridal party must remove all that they bring in; shoe boxes, plastic wraps, hangers, etc. All caterers must clean up after themselves. No red punch is allowed.
Parking
We do not have our own parking lot adjacent to the church. Therefore, parking on Greenville Avenue can be a challenge. We find that generally, after 5:00 p.m. it can be difficult. Parking is allowed in the strip center across the street from the church, on the South side of the street on McCommas, and various other places. Parking however, is not allowed in the parking lot directly across from the church. Cars may be towed if parked in BlueFish or Kirby’s parking lot.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES - Helpful Information
A Texas marriage license is required for all ceremonies with the exception of Holy Unions and Re-Commitment Ceremonies. Please bring your license to the church prior to your ceremony. For information about obtaining a marriage license, please contact: 214-653-7099 (Dallas County), 817-884 1111 (Tarrant County) or 972-434-7100 (Denton County)
Helpful Wedding Websites
www.bridesclub.com - Register to make contact with local services (caterers, photographers, florists, limos, rentals, etc.)
www.theknot.com - "Everything you need for weddings"
www.ourweddingvow.com - Personalize your wedding vows.
www.gettingremarried.com - For those planning a second wedding.
www.askginka.com/religions/interfaith.htm - For those planning an interfaith/intercultural wedding.
