Weddings at Pioneer Memorial United Church

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

At Pioneer Memorial United Church, we want your wedding to be special and uniquely yours. Here are steps we will take together to help make that happen.

About Pioneer Memorial

The Pioneer Memorial United Church building is over 125 years old. It houses a simple, bright, well-maintained sanctuary, as well as an additional meeting hall and small kitchen. The sanctuary will seat a maximum of 100 people. The meeting room will accommodate 80 people.

View ceremony options available

Confirming Your Wedding

  • Confirm with the minister the location, date, and time of the wedding.

  • The minister will confirm that the date and time are available.

  • A suitable time for a rehearsal will be arranged later.

  • The minister will arrange to meet with you several times before the wedding day.

Music

  • It is your responsibility to find a musician for your wedding. Please consult with the minister about your choice.

  • If you decide to use a soloist in the wedding service, we recommend that you select a soloist who has had experience singing or playing in a church setting.

Photos

  • Please ask your photographer to speak with the minister before the service.

Decorations

  • Using proper stands and hangers is appropriate.

  • Confetti:  is very difficult to clean up.  Please ensure guests refrain from throwing it in or around the church.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the church property.

Parking is available.  You may wish to arrange for a parking supervisor who will help your guests with parking.

By law, no marriage shall be performed where anyone in the wedding party is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
If you would like the minister and guest to attend your wedding reception, please send an invitation in advance.

The Cost of Your Wedding:

$500.00 for service at the church.  $350.00 at a location other than Knox.

deposit of half of the total amount is due when you confirm your date.  The remainder is due no less than two weeks prior to the wedding date.

Payable to: Pioneer Memorial United Church, c/o Treasurer, Pioneer Memorial United Church

Box 196, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0