Churches...

lucy2113

Does anyone know of a church that you do not need to be a member of that I could use?? But here is the catch... We need a church that also has a great fellowship hall. If anyone knows of any please please let me know. Its getting close & sadly all the churches I have found you need to be a member of. Thanks!

medusia00

Are you talking Churches in Des Moines? Or the surrounding area?!

lucy2113

Both. Either way works. I know I am cutting it close but we would love to get married in a church. Thanks!

medusia00

I know of a church in Downtown St Ambrose Cathedral they let you get married there even if you aren't a member.

lucy2113

Thanks! 

ToBeMrs2011

Actually St. Ambrose is a Catholic Cathedral and I'm pretty sure you have to be a member there for over a year before you can get married there.  

Perhaps one of the non-denominational churches...

I was looking online and unfortunately, like you said,  I think most churches require that you are members.  You might be able to find a really great location that is not a church and still have a pastor perform the ceremony.  

I would like to help out with more suggestions.  Maybe if you shared a little more detail of what you had in mind, it might helps us think of places.  

What kind of ceremony are looking for?  Would you prefer a ceremony & reception all in one location?  Approximately how many people? What is exactly is your timeline?  

lucy2113

I am looking for a place that I can have both reception and ceremony but it has to be under $500. I know that its impossible but our budget it really tight. If anyone knows know of any church that would be great to let me know. 

I know I am reaching for the stars here. 

lucy2113

Oh and it can be outside a church also... 

GrangerCC

The Granger Community Center used to be a Church. We've kept the chapel area in "ceremony" condition. It is the "Events room." There is also a dining room with various size conference rooms that guests have used for dressing rooms

If you want to see pictures feel free to go to: https://picasaweb.google.com/105361263370252990434/InteriorPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ23vfPs69uWpwE#
Rental price is just what you are looking for.

If you have any questions or want to come take a look, please let me know.
Sarah Parkinson
515.999.2275

ebagnall

The church I'm using in Ames, you don't have to be a member of, but I don't know if that's too far awauy for you.  they have a fellowship hall but it's not overly big.  Here's the website:

http://www.fccames.org/

Hope it helps!

renjon7798

Catholic churchs almost always require you to be a member.  I called a few churches in my area and found that the non-deminitaional is the way to go.  But have you consdiered checking out local colleges?  They have places of worship and they "rent" them out.

CowboysWife2012

Valley United Methodist Church lets you get married there if you aren't a member i believe.  My first wedding was there in 2004 so it may have changed, but it's a beautiful church with a large fellowship hall and nice kitchen etc.  We did have to pay a $150 donation since we weren't members.