Weddings at St. Peter's
    Holy Matrimony is a sacrament of the Church, and for
    that reason a marriage can only grow spiritually with a
    couple's deliberate life together as Christians.

    In The Book of Common Prayer we read that a
    sacrament consists of “an outward and visible sign of
    an inward and spiritual grace” (p. 857). The principal
    part of the outward and visible sign of Holy Matrimony
    is both the lawful union brought about through the
    wedding ceremony and their physical union. The
    inward grace of marriage is the presence and power of
    God given to the couple in order that they may keep
    the vows and promise they have made to one another
    and to God.

    Holy Matrimony involves the couple but also God and
    His Church.  Each wedding performed at St. Peter's is
    a worship service, reflecting the character and
    traditions of this congregation as it exhibits the
    teachings of Christ.

    The aim of the rector is to assist couples as they
    prepare to engage in the vocation of Christian
    Marriage.  Specifically this occurs through instruction
    about the nature and meaning of Christian marriage
    as well as practical teaching designed to provide a
    solid foundation for a livelong relationship of mutual
    love, respect, and support.  Preparation of marriage is
    a holy process because it leads to the taking of vows
    before God and the witnesses.

    Planning for the wedding ceremony is done by the
    couple together with the rector.  The couple is
    encouraged to within the celebraton of the Holy
    Eucharist.