Marriage

Married? Hope to be some day? Married Life is for & about YOU! Marriage is an adventure, and our desire is to help you prepare for, build, maintain and reclaim the marriage God intended for you. Great marriages are possible, beautiful, powerful and challenging, – but it CAN be done, and it IS worth it. Where ever you are – Gateway wants to help!

PREMARITAL COUNSELING & WEDDING OFFICIATION

If you’re getting married and would like more information about premarital counseling or having a Gateway pastor officiate your wedding, please see our GETTING MARRIED section below.

COUPLES’ LIFE GROUPS

If you’re married and are looking to join a Life Group for married couples,
CLICK HERE to see what groups are available.

MARRIAGE HELP

If you’re married and are seeking help due to marital problems, email Restore@GatewayChurch.com.

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

Email Restore@GatewayChurch.com.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

Gateway whole-heartedly believes in marriage, and we want to partner with you to ensure your marriage starts off on the right foot. Many studies claim that good premarital counseling can reduce the risk of divorce by as much as 30%. Why not make this small investment that is likely to pay off for the duration of your marriage?

Gateway has created an incredible premarital counseling experience called Soulmates. It’s a 8-week interactive experience where couples explore the unique characteristics of their relationship with a marriage mentor while being instructed by experienced marriage communicators.

We truly believe that Soulmates offers the best pre-marital experience for couples, so we have also made it the most affordable option for couples seeking marriage at Gateway. It’s offered twice per year, once in the fall and once in the new year.

Cost is $40 per couple and includes a comprehensive relationship assessment as well as the option to apply for the Texas marriage license. Childcare is available (0-12 years old). Any couple who is interested in having a Gateway pastor officiate their wedding must go through SoulMates.

DOWNLOAD THE MARRIAGE HONORARIUM FEES DOCUMENT — This will give you an explanation of the fees associated with Soulmates, premarital counseling and /or having a Gateway pastor officiate your wedding.

REQUEST A GATEWAY PASTOR FORM — Click on the link and fill out the form to request a Gateway pastor to officiate your wedding.

* Do to all the details required for arranging a pastor to officiate a wedding, we require a four month lead time on all weddings. 

Any questions? See our FAQ below or email MarriedLife@GatewayChurch.com.

What pastors are available to marry us?

We encourage you to seek a pastor at the campus you attend regularly.

At Gateway North, we have several pastors available to perform marriages. However, John Burke and Ted Beasley are not available for weddings due to their responsibilities.

At Gateway Central, Kenny Green may be available for weddings. At Gateway South, Eric Bryant, may also be available.

I’m getting married in a month or two (maybe less).
How can you help me?

Unfortunately, we require a 4 month lead time to ensure proper preparation has occurred time to schedule a pastor for your wedding. It is unlikely we can accommodate timeframes less than four months.

I filled out the “Request a Gateway Pastor Form.”
When can I expect a response?

You can typically expect a response between 1-2 weeks.

What if we already have an officiant?
Can we just get counseling and how much does that cost?

Absolutely. We would highly encourage you to attend the Soulmates experience. See details on class and Honorarium Fee document above. 

Can I have my wedding at Gateway?

Unfortunately, Gateway does not offer facilities for weddings at this time.