Weddings at Mediator
Welcome
Indoor Options
Outdoor Location
Getting Started
Dear Friends
We are glad that you are considering a celebration and blessing of your marriage or civil union at Church of the Mediator. Legally, the ceremony is a simple contract witnessed and executed before a justice. For Christians, however, the ceremony is so much more. It is a service of worship, a special occasion of joy in which two people publicly declare before God, their families and friends, and their faith community their commitment to enter into a life-long union. The couple also receives the commitment of continued support from everyone gathered. And they receive the blessing and grace of God.
In this spirit of community, we provide the following information for you to review as you plan for your event with us. I look forward to speaking with you in person.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Darlene Kuhn, Rector
269-469-1441 (office)
Sanctuary
Comfortably holds 128 guests in cloth-covered cushioned chairs with kneelers. A balcony offers an excellent location for a photographer, setting up a video camera to record the service, or for a small musical string or brass group. We have a pipe organ and grand piano available for use with a hired musician(s). The main floor space is wheelchair accessible.
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Chapel
Seats 20 in vintage pews. The forward altar space accommodates the priest and wedding couple. A very intimate and private space. This area is wheelchair accessible.
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Lawn
Under the shade of the trees between the Labyrinth and wooded area. This is a beautiful area with the availability of a fire pit when the weather is cool. Guests can access this area by walking through the church and then out the bricked pathway to the labyrinth and around to the seating area. Guests can also walk around the building from the parking lot. Rented golf carts may be an excellent option for guests with mobility concerns. These guests may park along Lake Shore Road on the backside of the church property and escorted to the seating around by your cart attendants. The church owns 78 metal folding chairs for your use or you can rent chairs to suit your event.
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Planning
We created a couple documents to help the couple plan their big event as well as what is available at Mediator. Click either document to read through the Planning Policy Guidelines and the Wedding Preparation/Counseling Guide.
Flowers
A section regarding flowers can be found in the Planning Policy Guidelines but we wanted to prove an example of how flowers can be displayed in the sanctuary on/around the altar and on the aisle chairs. Click the below image to enlarge.
