• Membership. At least one of the couple must be a member of Southside Baptist Church (or one of their parents).
• Both the bride and groom must be born-again believers in Jesus Christ.
• Both must have similar Biblically based theological backgrounds.
• There must be Scriptural grounds for the marriage.
• All couples must complete a premarital counseling course with the Senior Pastor. 

Due to the heavy scheduling of our facilities for church programs and weddings, requests for weddings should be made at least five months in advance so that you may secure your preferred date and have time to complete the premarital counseling. In some instances, a date for your wedding may be secured in less time, if approved counseling has already been completed. This will be determined by the Senior Pastor.