Weddings

This historic church makes a lovely and sacred setting for a ceremony in the High Rockies. Here is some information you will find helpful.  

Email the Parish Administrator for more information.

Locations and Dates

  • We do not rent the church space for weddings.

  • The church will seat approximately 90 people comfortably.

  • Your wedding date and rehearsal, after initial consultation with the Rector, must be scheduled at least 90 days in advance.

  • Typically, weddings happen on Saturdays with the rehearsals (if needed) on Fridays, but other days of the week are possible.

  • Weddings are not celebrated during the penitential season of Lent, and other special days of the year (e.g. Christmas Eve/Day, Easter Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day, etc.).

Parish Expectations

  • A minimum of three pre-marital conversations with the Rector are required. It is also required that each couple complete an online premarital “Prepare and Enrich” inventory.

  • The wedding ceremony is planned with the Rector in consultation with the Organist. The basic order of service comes from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer (or other liturgy approved by The Episcopal Church in Colorado). All Prayer Book rubrics (directions) will be followed. The basic order of service is available online. Within this framework, there are many creative options.

  • Clergy have discretion with regard to membership requirements, taking into consideration the context of St. John’s unique mission/ministry in this resort community. The fee structure is different for those who are pledging members of SJB and their families.

Application Deposit and Final Payment

The date and time of your wedding and rehearsal cannot be guaranteed until your completed application and deposit have been received and the Rector has given approval. Please note that final payment is due two weeks before the wedding. 

Other Clergy

If you would like another clergy person in good standing to participate in the wedding, arrangements must be made with the approval of the Rector.

Receptions

We do have a Gathering Place in the undercroft which can be used for receptions.