Celebrating Love

Your wedding is a celebration of the love, the joy, and the faith you have found in each other. First Universalist Unitarian Church is pleased to be part of your special day.

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PERSONALIZE & CUSTOMIZE

Your Wedding Ceremony

Congratulations on your engagement! Whether you choose to have a large formal ceremony, or a small private one, it is a special time for you are proclaiming the covenantal bond uniting you and your partner.

Wedding ceremony at First Universalist Unitarian Church traditionally have several components: Opening Words & Introduction; Recognition of the Gathered Community; Affirmation of Intentions; Charge; Betrothal; Exchange of Vows; Pronouncement; and Closing Words.

The ceremony format (readings, music, vows, etc.) is flexible. All of these components can be adjusted and personalized according to your tradition and wishes.

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A woman in a wedding dress and a man in a tuxedo holding hands at the First Universalist Unitarian Church of Wausau.

HISTORIC ELEGANCE

A Unique Location

The First Universalist Unitarian Church is a beautiful location for your wedding day. Designed by Alexander C. Eschweiler in a Tudor Revival style, it was built in 1914 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The sanctuary seats approximately 250 people. (Please note: there is not air conditioning in the sanctuary.) The air-conditioned atrium is a beautiful light-filled space in the center of the church, with exposed stone walls and a glass ceiling, and seats about 60 people.
  • A wood pew with an intricately carved cross at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wausau.
  • Close up of stain glass window at UU Wausau.
  • Pews at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wausau.
  • Exterior door handles at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wausau.
  • Exterior door at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wausau.
  • The pulpit at UU Wausau with a beautiful glowing stain glass windown lighting the church.
  • Exterior at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wausau.

    • NEXT STEPS

    Reserve Your Wedding Date

    • Contact the Church Administrator at 715-842-3697 to check for available dates.
    • Our Minister is happy to work with you to create a fun, memorable ceremony. His wedding intro letter goes over the basics. Get in touch with the Minister to schedule an initial meeting.
    • Immediately after confirming your day with the Minister, officially reserve the wedding date with the Church Administrator. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the minister’s participation and facility reservation, with the balance due prior to the wedding rehearsal.
    • Read the wedding information document.
    • Provide a signed Wedding Registration Form and your reservation deposits to the Church Administrator.
    • Contact the church Music Director and make arrangements regarding your preferences.

      *If our Music Director is unavailable on your chosen date, the Church Administrator can provide a list of alternative options.