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Why Nativity for a wedding?

Conveniently located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Nativity Lutheran Church (ELCA) is a historic wedding venue where you can say "I do." The classic design of the church boasts beautiful colored glass windows and tall ceilings. Nativity is easily accessible by public transportation being centrally located in Milwaukee County.

Facilities and Capacity

Nativity Lutheran Church boasts a Georgian style sanctuary that was built in 1957. The elegant sanctuary serves as a stunning backdrop for photos. The sanctuary accommodates up to 200 people. There is also a mid-sized reception space for you and your loved ones that includes a kitchen.

Services Offered

A wedding coordinator is also available to help you plan and execute your special day at Nativity Lutheran. The church serves as a great location to not only recite your wedding vows for the first time but to renew them later on among loved ones.

Reaffirmation of Vows, Ceremony of Recommitment, or "I Still Do" Celebration.

Holding a full wedding for a vow renewal allows couples to celebrate a milestone anniversary, redo a "missed" dream wedding, or publicly reaffirm their commitment after overcoming challenges. It serves as a joyous, intentional celebration to honor the growth and endurance of their marriage with family and friends.

Key reasons for a full, elaborate renewal ceremony include:

Celebrating Milestones: Marking significant anniversaries (10, 25, 50 years) with a large, festive gathering.
The "Dream" Wedding Do-Over: Providing the opportunity to have the lavish wedding, designer dress, or large guest list that was not possible, affordable, or desired during the original, perhaps smaller, ceremony.
Reconfirming Commitment: Reaffirming love after navigating difficult times, such as illness, trauma, or a rough patch, serving as a fresh start and a celebration of strength.
Including Children/Family: Involving children or grandchildren in a ceremony that celebrates the family unit built since the initial wedding.
Reconnecting: Serving as a deliberate, romantic pause to focus entirely on each other and renew promises in a significant way.
A "Sequel" Wedding: Allowing for a large, formal party to celebrate with family and friends if the original was an elopement, a pandemic-restricted event, or a legal-only ceremony.

Couples often replicate traditional wedding elements, such as exchanging new rings, wearing formal attire, and hiring photographers, to create a memorable, full-scale event.

For More Information

Please contact the church office.