Riviera UCC has a lovely space for church weddings. We offer many different packages, or the services of our Pastor at other locations as well.
Our building has over 50,000 square feet of usable indoor space, as well as a full-service kitchen, a professional audio/visual booth and extra tables and chairs. The building is located on 20 acres of natural Florida flora, should you wish to hold your event outdoors.
Where there is love, there is God also. – Leo Tolstoy
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. – 1 Corinthians 13:7
Frequently Asked Questions about Weddings
Does your pastor do wedding services?
YES! Our pastor is available to officiate at weddings.
Does your pastor do same-sex wedding services?
YES! Our pastor is available to officiate at same-sex weddings. We are an Open and Affirming church.
How do we arrange for your pastor to do our wedding?
Call our church office (723-3963) and arrange a meeting with our pastor.
What typically happens after we set up a meeting with the pastor?
Typically the pastor meets with the couple to initially discuss what they are looking for and then works up a service based on the meeting. A second meeting is then arranged to discuss the service and make any additions or modifications. After the service is decided upon our pastor next meets with the wedding party at the rehearsal and goes through the service to make sure everyone knows where to stand and what to do. Then at the time and place arranged for the wedding he officiates the wedding.
Can additional meetings be arranged?
Additional meetings and assistance can be arranged.
Is pre-marital counseling available?
Pre-marital counseling can be arranged if desired, but it is usually not required.
What part of the wedding is the pastor responsible for?
Our pastor handles the words and order of the service and officiates over the service. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing the couple is responsible for all other portions of the wedding.
Do we need to be members of your church?
Couples need not be members of Riviera United Church of Christ to have our pastor officiate at their wedding or to use the church facilities.
Can we hold the Wedding at Riviera United Church of Christ?
In addition to our pastor’s services, Riviera United Church of Christ has a beautiful church sanctuary and outdoor areas for your wedding.
Will the pastor perform the ceremony outside of the church?
Our pastor will perform wedding services at our church or in another location the couple chooses and arranges with the pastor.
What are the fees?
Our Fee Schedule is currently under revision, please call our office at: 321/723-3963 to discuss your needs with our pastor and receive a current fee schedule.
What do we do next?
Please call Riviera United Church of Christ (723-3963) to set up an appointment or for more information on weddings.