We Pioneered Marriage for Every-body

Founder Troy Perry celebrates first gay union

Larry Uhrig and Alan Fox
1970 ​

Wedding Rentals

 In the years since the Metropolitan Community Church founder Troy Perry held the first same sex union thousands of couples have tied the knot walking down our aisles. We led the fight for marriage equality and no matter who you are we're delighted to help you celebrate your love and commitment. 

We see marriage as a sacred spiritual bond and take seriously our responsibility to help prepare you for a happy life with your beloved. We worked hard so everyone could be married, so our goal is to make sure every wedding day is as unique and special as your relationship. Our Clergy perform weddings in a spiritual manner. Some wish to simply have a legal marriage as cheaply or quickly as possible. If that is the case we encourage you to check with the county courthouse about performing your wedding. 

If you have always wanted a church wedding then think of us. Those who choose to have our Clergy solemnize their vows may choose to also rent space in our church building for their wedding or reception. Information is provided on the yellow button to the left.

Q&A about Holy Matrimony

Please note our clergy schedules are often very full and your wedding may be the most significant event of your life. It is very difficult to plan your dream wedding with less than three to six months preparation. ​We highly encourage you to begin discussing your plans with us as early as possible.  

RATES FOR HOLY MATRIMONY

$20 - INITIAL CONSULTATION

This covers our cost for the initial meeting and is due at that time. 

​$60 - ​RESERVATION

​This covers the Minister's time to meet with you to discuss the wedding and is due before the discussion or when you reserve your date whichever comes first.  

$160 - HOLY MATRIMONY

​This covers the cost of the Minister's Clergy License, time to prepare the wedding service, travel and preparation time the day of the wedding, and time required to solemnize your vows.  These fees are due 90 days before the day of the wedding. 

​$30 - LEGAL FILING

This fee is for the Minister to complete the legal responsibilities and file the properly executed Marriage License with the court following the wedding. This fee is waived if the couple chooses a Holy Union which isn't legally binding. Due 10 days prior to the wedding.

  All fees are non-refundable. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• A meeting with our staff to discuss basic wishes for clergy and outline what is needed before meeting with the minister.
• Wedding ceremony planning work sheet.
• One 50 minute planning session with the Pastor to discuss dreams. The Pastor may make music suggestions with an advance request.
• The Pastor will prepare an order of worship for your wedding service including words of instruction for you and your guests and prayers.
• Unless you choose to exchange your own vows the Pastor will prepare vows for you to exchange.
• A Certificate of Holy Matrimony witnessed by the minister commemorating this sacred rite. 
• Travel by Minister within 10 miles of downtown Kansas City. 

Pastor will make every effort to arrive 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony. 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• The couple being married must bring a valid marriage license to the wedding. 
• Music and musicians are not included.
• Wedding event planning or coordination.
• Printing of wedding bulletins is a small additional fee. 
• Today most weddings do not require rehearsals. Any time needed for a rehearsal prior to the wedding would incur further charges. 
• Use of church property requires a separate rental agreement. 
• Cost of hiring our in house audio and media technicians is additional and outlined in rental contract.
• Preparation or cleanup is your responsibility. 
• Travel by the Minister of more than 10 miles will be at an actual cost basis following IRS guidelines.