Grady Guntharp-The Wedding Chaplain

My purpose is to serve our Lord Jesus Christ in the area of encouraging others, counseling both families and individuals, and marrying a man and a woman, who love each other and believe the other is a gift from Father God, to cherish forever. The reception usually occurs immediately after the exchanging of vows, either in the church’s banquet room or at a separate location. Couples must still obta

in a civil marriage license from their local courthouse or county clerk’s office for the union to have legal standing. Formal Wedding

Holding tightly to age-old traditions, a formal wedding conforms to exacting social expectations, including an elaborately decorated ceremony and reception, numerous attendants and ushers, engraved stationery, an assigned seating chart and dozens of etiquette rules. An expensive event, this type of wedding usually has more than 200 guests in attendance. Informal Wedding

Couples who choose to have an informal wedding have the freedom to customize every aspect of their marriage ceremony and wedding reception. They usually hold on to several important traditions, or create a mixture of both traditions or come up with something completely new. Although not as elaborate, an informal wedding typically has a more intimate feel. Double Wedding

Normally consisting of best friends or siblings, a double wedding includes two couples participating in a single marriage ceremony. Each couple participates in their own set of wedding rites, usually with the eldest bride going first. The other bride and groom generally serve as attendants. Rush Wedding

Some couples do not want to spend a lot of money, but do want to spend the rest of their lives together. Chaplain Grady will marry you in his living room on short notice, in casual attire with the couple and witness.