Weddings at First Congregational Church
Fees and Information:
Please contact the church office as soon as you have chosen a date and time for your wedding. The church office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In fairness to the church, minister, and musician please notify the church office as soon as possible if your wedding plans change.
It is the couple’s responsibility to schedule an appointment with the Pastor four to six months before the wedding. The Pastor will conduct at least two pre-marital sessions with the couple prior to the rehearsal.
First Congregational Church (use of building):
Church Member: No Charge
Non Church Member: $400; $200 of which should be sent as
soon as possible to reserve the church
On the day of the wedding, separate checks made payable to:
First Congregational Church: $200
Rev. Leanne Walt: $300
Paul Kaatrud: $250*
Sexton/Custodian: $100
*Our Music Director/Organist, Dr. Paul Kaatrud is available as a first option for weddings. If the couple would like to have an organist other than Dr. Kaatrud, he is required to meet with him or her to ensure that he or she is qualified to play our organ and $125 is payable to Paul Kaatrud for his time. The couple is responsible for paying the musician of their own choosing.
Total Church Member: $650 with organist
$525 with own organist
Total Non-Member: $1,050 with organist
$925 with own organist
Other helpful information about First Congregational Church of Braintree:
- The aisle is 75 feet long
- There are 20 pews on either side of the aisle
- Sanctuary seats 300 comfortably