Weddings at Avon United Methodist Church

These wedding photos are examples only.  All decorations, plants, etc. were brought in by the wedding party.

What is the first step?
The best route at Avon United Methodist Church is start with Suzie Clore, Administrative Assistance to the Pastors, to see if the date you are wanting will work with our church calendar. You may reach Suzie during regular business hours by calling the church office at 317-272-4068.

Suzie will inform the engaged couple which pastors are available as well as distribute our particulars regarding the wedding date including all fees. A deposit will be required to hold a date for a wedding.

As part of the legal process, prospective marriage partners will need to go to the local county clerk’s office to obtain a marriage license within sixty days of the wedding date. For more information contact the Hendricks County Clerk’s Office in Danville, Indiana. You may reach the county clerk’s office by calling 317-745-9351, or follow this link: http://www.co.hendricks.in.us/Courthouse/ClerksOffice/tabid/70/Default.aspx.

Do you offer pre-martial counseling?
An initial meeting with one of our pastors can be arranged to discuss your wedding and marriage. We require all engaged couples to meet with our pastors as a part of preparation for the wedding date but more importantly for your marriage. Generally, one can expect to have three to four meetings with the pastor.

Does one of us have to be a member of Avon United Methodist Church
People wanting to marry in church don't have to be members of the church, but most pastors will ask them why they wish to marry in church. A church marriage is a solemn Christian ceremony, with prayers and Bible readings reflecting Christian understandings of what marriage is about. While people wishing to marry at Avon United Methodist church do not need to be church members, most pastors will look for a genuine desire on the part of a couple to take their marriage seriously along the lines set out in the service. Discussing what this means in practice will be part of the marriage preparation.

If you are do not have a church home, we invited to you join us for Sunday worship at one of our four services: 8:15am; 9;30am; 10:45am; or 7pm. It is our firm belief that being an active member of a faith community will only enhance your relationship together.

For further information
Contact Suzie Clore, Administrative Assistant, at the church office by calling during regular business hours at 317-272-4068.