Weddings are expensive and First Wesleyan Church on Shallowford Road wants to help.
First Wesleyan pastor Kevin Dunn said he saw a need in the community for a venue for couples who want a church wedding but are not affiliated with a church.
“We just want people to know that they can come to us. Whether the need is large or small, we’re here for them,” he said.
Twenty-five couples have already signed up for the wedding ministry.
The program is completely free and open to any couple in need of a church wedding. However, Dunn said he would like to limit the program to couples within a 30-mile radius. The program includes use of First Wesleyan as a free wedding and reception hall venue (no alochol) as well as officiating and premarital counseling by Dunn, all for free.