Let us help make your wedding ceremony personal with a spiritual dimension.
The love, the flowers, the guests and the beautiful couple (same or opposite gender). Our experienced staff will be pleased to perform your marriage. You don’t have to be a member of this church, or any one, to get married here.
Wedding Venue
Our Sanctuary is a spacious area, with big windows for photographers to take advantage of the natural light and seating for up about 400 guests. For a more intimate setting, try our 20 person Chapel. Or think about taking your party steps away with a reception in our large hall which seats up to 300 people and has a kitchen (pricing for this option not included on this page).
Minister
Our Wedding Coordinator will set up a meeting with the minister about two months before the wedding date. During the meeting discuss what kind of service you’d like, any special readings and your love journey. This will let the reverend know more about you as a couple. We suggest you attend a church service or view one of our services online. This is a good opportunity to get to know our minister’s character and wisdom a little better.
Rehearsals
Wedding rehearsals are held at least one day before the ceremony. To make sure every knows their role, and doesn’t stray far from the flock, we suggest the whole wedding party attend.
Christian Marriage
For the traditionalists, our religious ceremonies aim to reflect your faith and hopes. We believe the essence of Christian marriage is all in the vows and the promise to love your spouse unconditionally, for as long as you both live. It is a loving, covenanted relationship patterned on God's own love for each of us. Through life-long marriage, we learn to love each other as God loves us.
Music
Our accompanist will help you with song selections, solos and the choice of using an organ or piano. If you’ve got a friend or know a performer with the chops to sing at your wedding, you’re welcome to bring them along or you can use our vocalist. Our Wedding Administrator will liaise with the accompanist and/or vocalist on your behalf ensuring that your selected music is communicated in a timely manner.
Wedding Fee
As of June 2023 the cost of a basic wedding is $1,025. This includes the Minister, Sanctuary, Wedding Coordinator, as well as basic technical and custodial costs. A deposit is required when booking. The remaining amount needs to be paid two weeks prior to the wedding date. Fees are subject to change.
Affirming Marriage
McDougall United affirms the right of all who are in a loving relationship, and are legally entitled to be married in Canada, to celebrate their weddings in our church. This includes, among others, same and opposite gender marriages, those who are transgendered, divorced persons, interfaith couples and interracial couples.
Decorations & Photos
Discuss your decorating plans with our Wedding Coordinator. Sorry, City of Calgary bylaws insist confetti and rice can’t be used in the church or on its grounds. But we hear bubbles and flower petals can do the trick if you’re right outside our doors. The designated photographer and/or videographer should talk with the minister before the service. This is your day, but we want to make sure they don't distract from the service.
Livestreaming
Livestreaming is a new service that we offer. There is an additional fee for Livestreaming. Please let us know if you are interested in having this done.