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Houston Minister Referral Services
Telephone 832-549-4696 or 281-595-2002
Directory of Wedding Services and Suppliers
Metro Houston & Galveston Texas Wedding & Bridal Resources
"Home of the no hassel Wedding"
Senior
Minister Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt,
Director of Services & Clergy Officiant"
Chaplain Louis Bernhardt marry Sgt. Ruben Perez and his new wife Mechell on 03-14-2009. Congratulations! Mechell serves in the Army National Guard, but chose to wear her wedding gown and not her uniform!
Telephone: 281-595-2002 * Please try me on my cell phone first at 832-549-4696. Serving Metro Houston areas, and Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda, Montgomery, Chambers, and Liberty County Texas Since 1994. We also serve Galveston, The Woodlands, Lake Jackson, Katy, Alvin, Angleton, Baytown, Bay City, Cleveland, Clute, Conroe, Humble, Freeport, Friendswood, Clear Lake & NASA, Webster, League City, Texas City, Lake Jackson, LaMarque, Pasadena, Richmond, Rosenburg, Sugarland, the Riverwalk & San Antonio Metro! Plus your nearby town too!
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If you have need of a clergyman, minister, priest, or Officiant for any reason; we stand prepared to help. Question 1. What services do you provide? Answer 1. A full service ministry that is available to people of all religions and heritage. The Houston Minister Referral Service is operated as a nondenominational interfaith service. But still can offer denominational and catholic services for those requiring such. Services provided include: A. Weddings: If you need a minister because you are going to get married. First let me say, "Congratulations!". I know you must be proud. We will be just as proud to be a part of this special moment in time as you are. When I see the happiness and love in a couple's eyes showing for each other, I know and feel I am seeing real love. This event must be special. The service must be memorable as you each make a commitment to each other for a lifetime! We will be honored to serve and officiate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on this the most important day of your life. My son Trey Bernhardt, an Odained Deacon is also available to serve as your officiant. Some days we are both busy! So schedule ahead of time! Click below to review the service outline. Call 832-549-4696 or 281-595-2002 . Please call for infomation, a reservation form, or to book a wedding or other religious celebration. B. Renewal of Marriage and Wedding Vows: Celebrate your anniversary with a complete ceremony to renew your marriage vows. We treat this as a wedding. The words just a little different, but the spirit of unity and uniting as one in life and forever is very apparent. This day and celebration should be just as important as your wedding day. Click below to review the service outline.  A February 2008 Wedding in Houston under the State of Texas oldest oak tree.Congratulations!
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Wedding & Christian Celebration Photos
Chaplain Louis Bernhardt officiates a United States Air Force Wedding Celebration on Marriage Island. March 25, 2008!
Marriage Island on the San Antonio River is one one the most beautiful wedding spots in Texas. Reverend Trey Bernhardt is available for your San Antonio Wedding. Maestro Fred Misinter plays the Wedding March! Fred is available for your special event!
The Weaver-Burke Riverwalk Wedding January 2004
The new combined Arnold Family after the marriage celebration July 2003.
A USAF Wedding June 2003.
| Locations: Weddings may be held at any location you choose. Your home, your backyard, apartment complex center, social halls, country clubs, a hotel, restuarant, the Riverwalk, a city or state park, the zoo, or any where else you decide. We will come to your location a officiate a memorable ceremony for your wedding. Chapel available for weddings at extra cost. Call 832-549-4696 for information or questions! Thank you. |
| Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt, Director Houston Minister Referral Services Post Office Box 358 * Rosharon, Texas 77583 * Telephone 832-549-4696 or 281-595-2002.
Credentials Father Louis N. Bernhardt : Bachelor of Arts 1971, Master of Theology 1992 Ordained : Priest, The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. 1993 Staff: St. Albans Catholic Church-1993-1994 Founded: Minister Referral Service 1994 Staff: St. Ignatius Catholic Church-1994-1997 Founded: Louisiana Clergy Service 1994 Consecrated: Auxiliary Bishop Diocese of The Assumption 1996 (Anglican Rite) Charter Member: American Association of Christian Counselors National Commander: United States Chaplain's Service - Founded 1948 State Commander:The Military Order of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon (Knights Templar) Delegate: The Synod of Independent Orthodox & Catholic Bishops in America Author: The Official Quinceanera Guidelines 2001 |
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Wedding Information Minister's fee only at your location. Elope or Scheduled Wedding (Minister does not attend a rehearsal): $250.00 plus $100.00 fee to attend rehearsal if required.
Photographer
captures these special moments on film and disk at any location. For Information call Scott R. Wilson (Member: Texas Professional Photographers Association)at 832-250-8897. Many thanks to Scott for several photos used on this page. Renewal
of Marriage Vows: $200.00 Baptism
Rites at your location: $150.00 Chapel
Extra Call for Details & Scheduling Deposits
are not refundable. Click
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Mon-Fri 9am until 7pm: Telephone 281-595-2002 or 832-549-4696.
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Planning an outdoor wedding in Metro Houston-Galveston, Texas
Author: Father Louis Bernhardt, OSA
In Texas out door weddings are quite popular. There are many venues you might seek out if you are planning a outdoor wedding. First would be the location of the celebration of your vows. Locations such as your backyard, a neighborhood or subdivision park, a local beach, or a popular city or state park are some options. In the Houston area there are many such places that are excellent for your outdoor wedding:
1. Hermann or Memorial Park are excellent spots for outdoor weddings. At an outdoor wedding in the Park it will be witness usually by many people that usually ends after saying the I DOs with the crowd applauding and yahooing for the couple celebrating their wedding vows.
2. Backyard weddings are also very popular in the Houston area. A nice freshly cut & trimmed yard is a nice place to say your vows of committment to one another. Usually the celebration has a barbq pit all fired up and filled with good eats being cooked. There are several rental companies that can help in making this outdoor event simple or very fancy. Nothing is really required except a table for the minister to set up his alter and a number of folding chairs for the guests to sit in. But a rental company can also provide a wedding arch, tables, and cloth covered chairs. You can also hire a wedding musican for the ceremony, a DJ, or a band of the genre you prefer. (Cost approximated: Minister $250, license to wed $45, musician $250-$750 depending on whom you select, food and beverages $250, rental of chairs, arch, etc $250). A very nice wedding can be had for around a $1000 especially if you are very budget conscience, yet it would be an everlasting memory for all that attend.
3. A Galveston Beach Wedding. These are some of my favorites. The Galveston Island State Park is a great place if the weather is agreeable. The pounding of the sea on the beach is an excellent background noise! Cost wise it's the same as number 2. Not expensive yet a very memorable occassion. PLus in Galveston wedding are permitted on the Seawall and many are held at the Seawall Statue across form the San Luis Hotel. Moody Gardens also hosts weddings but the cost is 3-5 times that of a beach wedding and can be rather expensive, but it is a Most Beautiful place for outdoor weddings. The open beach at the San Luis Bridge is also a great spot to have your wedding officiated when the weather is beautiful. There are many other spots on the water in Galveston where a wedding may be officiated! Take a trip to Galveston, and do some sightseeing!
4. Gazebo Weddings! In the Houston Galveston Area there are many public and private Gazebos available. Some are free, but some hotels require you to stay in the hotel or pay a fee to rent the Gazebo for a wedding celebration. There are also several in the Galveston area. There is a beautiful Gazebo at the City of Rosenberg Park off Hwy 59 south. There are many subdivisions around Houston that have Gazebos with a small rental fee. These weddings also can be had for a total fee of around $600-$1000 for everything if you are thrifty, and yet provide a beautiful and lasting memory for all.
5. Country Club out door weddings. With multiple Country & Golf clubs in the Metro Houston-Galveston-Woodlands area these can turn out to be a most excellent place to hold your wedding but usually the price for the complete wedding will be 2-4x times higher, but you have the benefits of having a room to dress in and get prepared for the service. The Houston Equestrian Club in Katy, Texas also hosts weedings with an outdoor venue. This is also a great wedding spot. A Country Club out door wedding can be rather expensive if you want to go all out, with an Orchestra, a full course catered meal, flowers, and soveniers for the guests. But this is your weddings and you must decide on what you really want and desire in a celebration
6. Other locations include several restuarants in Houston that have Outdoor locations for weddings and other celebrations. prices on these can run from inexpensive to very expensive depending on your personal requirements;
For Information on a Outdoor wedding:
Contact: Most Reverend Louis Bernhardt, O.S.A. +
Bishop * The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. *
Metro Houston - Texas
281-595-2002
About the Author:
Most Reverend Louis Bernhardt, O.S.A. +
Bishop * The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. *
Metro Houston - Texas
281-595-2002
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Planning an outdoor wedding in Metro Houston-Galveston, Texas
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The News Bureau * For up to date 2009 Anglican & Catholic News.
Planning an outdoor wedding in Metro Houston-Galveston, Texas
Author: Father Louis Bernhardt, OSAIn Texas out door weddings are quite popular. There are many venues you might seek out if you are planning a outdoor wedding. First would be the location of the celebration of your vows. Locations such as your backyard, a neighborhood or subdivision park, a local beach, or a popular city or state park are some options. In the Houston area there are many such places that are excellent for your outdoor wedding:
1. Hermann or Memorial Park are excellent spots for outdoor weddings. At an outdoor wedding in the Park it will be witness usually by many people that usually ends after saying the I DOs with the crowd applauding and yahooing for the couple celebrating their wedding vows.
2. Backyard weddings are also very popular in the Houston area. A nice freshly cut & trimmed yard is a nice place to say your vows of committment to one another. Usually the celebration has a barbq pit all fired up and filled with good eats being cooked. There are several rental companies that can help in making this outdoor event simple or very fancy. Nothing is really required except a table for the minister to set up his alter and a number of folding chairs for the guests to sit in. But a rental company can also provide a wedding arch, tables, and cloth covered chairs. You can also hire a wedding musican for the ceremony, a DJ, or a band of the genre you prefer. (Cost approximated: Minister $250, license to wed $45, musician $250-$750 depending on whom you select, food and beverages $250, rental of chairs, arch, etc $250). A very nice wedding can be had for around a $1000 especially if you are very budget conscience, yet it would be an everlasting memory for all that attend.
3. A Galveston Beach Wedding. These are some of my favorites. The Galveston Island State Park is a great place if the weather is agreeable. The pounding of the sea on the beach is an excellent background noise! Cost wise it's the same as number 2. Not expensive yet a very memorable occassion. PLus in Galveston wedding are permitted on the Seawall and many are held at the Seawall Statue across form the San Luis Hotel. Moody Gardens also hosts weddings but the cost is 3-5 times that of a beach wedding and can be rather expensive, but it is a Most Beautiful place for outdoor weddings. The open beach at the San Luis Bridge is also a great spot to have your wedding officiated when the weather is beautiful. There are many other spots on the water in Galveston where a wedding may be officiated! Take a trip to Galveston, and do some sightseeing!
4. Gazebo Weddings! In the Houston Galveston Area there are many public and private Gazebos available. Some are free, but some hotels require you to stay in the hotel or pay a fee to rent the Gazebo for a wedding celebration. There are also several in the Galveston area. There is a beautiful Gazebo at the City of Rosenberg Park off Hwy 59 south. There are many subdivisions around Houston that have Gazebos with a small rental fee. These weddings also can be had for a total fee of around $600-$1000 for everything if you are thrifty, and yet provide a beautiful and lasting memory for all.
5. Country Club out door weddings. With multiple Country & Golf clubs in the Metro Houston-Galveston-Woodlands area these can turn out to be a most excellent place to hold your wedding but usually the price for the complete wedding will be 2-4x times higher, but you have the benefits of having a room to dress in and get prepared for the service. The Houston Equestrian Club in Katy, Texas also hosts weedings with an outdoor venue. This is also a great wedding spot. A Country Club out door wedding can be rather expensive if you want to go all out, with an Orchestra, a full course catered meal, flowers, and soveniers for the guests. But this is your weddings and you must decide on what you really want and desire in a celebration
6. Other locations include several restuarants in Houston that have Outdoor locations for weddings and other celebrations. prices on these can run from inexpensive to very expensive depending on your personal requirements;
For Information on a Outdoor wedding:
Contact: Most Reverend Louis Bernhardt, O.S.A. +
Bishop * The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. *
Metro Houston - Texas
281-595-2002
About the Author:
Most Reverend Louis Bernhardt, O.S.A. + Bishop * The Anglican Rite Old Catholic Church, Inc. * Metro Houston - Texas 281-595-2002
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Planning an outdoor wedding in Metro Houston-Galveston, Texas
< Visit Anglican On Line Website! Many interestings news stories, library, and information on the Anglican Church.
Once Catholic - A Catholic Site for Seekers.
Model
Bride
The bride's source for expert beauty advice including makeup, skin
care and bridal hairstyles. Also featuring a collection of designer bridal accessories
such as bridal shoes, jewelry, headpieces and more.
WedAlert.com, "Your Wedding Planning Just Got Easier." Listen to hundreds of wedding songs. Find local wedding professionals, articles, and much more. Visit now for your chance to win a free honeymoon.