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Weddings
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Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! We know there is great investment that goes into planning a wedding, and we would be honored to help you invest in preparing your heart, mind and soul for the commitment and gift of a lifelong and healthy marriage. If you are looking for a pastor to officiate your wedding or are wanting to invest in developing a strong foundation for a lasting marriage through premarital mentoring, we would love to help you walk through these next steps.

Given the size of our church and the number of requests we receive, we are only able to offer premarital mentoring and provide officiants for couples who are Stakeholders or regular attenders at COTC.

If you’re ready to take the next step, please click the button below for your COTC location to complete the questionnaire and we will follow up with you as soon as possible. Please note that we would like both you and your fiance(e) to, individually, complete the form as we ask questions that are specific to each of you.

We are so excited for you and will be praying for you both as you begin this next chapter! For any other questions, please email [email protected] or call the church at 615-465-5000.

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Premarital Request Form

Click the link below to officially request a Pastor from our church to walk with you during premarital counseling and to officiate your special day!

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FAQs
How do we get connected to a pastor to officiate our wedding?

Once you complete the questionnaire, the pastoral care team will review your request and connect with the available pastors to help determine who has availability and might be the best fit. If you already have a relationship with a COTC pastor, you are welcome to reach out to them personally to see if they are available on your wedding day and then note on the form if you have already secured an officiant. Given the number of requests we receive for officiants, please consider whether you might know another pastor (i.e. childhood pastor) that might be an alternate option in the event that we have difficulty finding a COTC pastor who is available.

Can I go through the premarital process even if I don't need an officiant?

Yes! Once you complete the form, we’ll walk you through the steps and get you connected to a premarital mentor couple.

Do we have to go through the premarital process at COTC in order to have a COTC Pastor officiate?

If you are interested in having a COTC pastor officiate your wedding, premarital preparation is required prior to the wedding. If the premarital counseling is completed outside of COTC, we would simply ask you to provide information and documentation of your plan (i.e. who is providing the counseling, whether they are utilizing an inventory such as SYMBIS, Prepare/Enrich, etc.).

Why does the premarital mentoring experience look like?

Premarital mentoring involves pairing you with a trained volunteer mentor couple for approximately 6-8 sessions over the course of 2-3 months (the length of time depends on frequency of sessions, how long each session lasts, etc.). Once you’ve completed the initial request form, we will begin the process of matching you with the mentor couple. We will also ask you to complete an online inventory called the SYMBIS assessment, which is designed to help you think through and discuss some of the most significant aspects of your relationship, such as communication, conflict, intimacy, family, etc. Your mentor couple will help create a safe space for you to talk through the knowns and unknowns of what’s ahead, while walking through the results of the assessment. If, at any point in the process, any issues arise that go beyond the scope of our staff and trained volunteers, couples will be directed to seek help from a professional counselor.

Is there a cost for premarital mentoring?

Yes. The cost is $200 per couple. This covers the online assessment and the materials used for the premarital process. Once you complete premarital mentoring, you will be provided with a notarized certificate of completion which offers you a $60 exemption from the fee associated with your marriage license.

Is there a fee for the officiant?

Our honorarium for the COTC pastor is $500. (Some of what this includes is time spent getting to know you, preparing for the ceremony to ensure it is crafted with elements that are unique and meaningful to you, participating in the rehearsal, assisting with the marriage license, etc.) Additional travel expenses may incur for locations further away (i.e. outside the greater Nashville area).

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