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Houston Minister's Referral Services

Serving all Christians in the Metro Houston, Texas areas Since 1994

2007 Directory of Wedding Services and Suppliers

2007 TEXAS: Houston; WeddingMinisters & Bridal Resources:

"Home of the no hassel Wedding"

Senior Minister Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt, Director of Services & Clergy Officiant"

Serving Metro the entire Metro Houston, Galveston, and The Woodlands Areas. Wedding Locations: Church Weddings, Chapel Weddings, Country Clubs, Bed & Breakfast, Courthouse Weddings. OUTDOOR Locations: Parks, Galveston Beach Weddings, and Weddings in private homes. Also Serving for all cities & towns within 1000 miles of Houston to include Beaumont, Orange, Lufkin, and College Station-Bryan Texas. Nondenominational, Interfaith, & Catholic Wedding Vows. We will come to your town too! Call Reverend Bernhardt (832) 549-4696 or (281)595-2002 .

Welcome to: Houston Ministers Ministers Service FAQ & Information Resources Hello, I am Reverend Louis Bernhardt. I am the Executive Director and Officiant for Houston Minister's Referral Service. Since 1994 we have served Christians of all faiths and denominations. We serve the entire Metro Houston, Galveston, and The Woodlands areas for Weddings, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Baptisms, New Home and New Business locations Blessing Ceremonies, and Dedications of Infants and Children. There is no age limit on any person that requires Baptism. Many hundreds of couples have been married, and many children have been baptized. When two people decide to marry; it is our pleasure and honor to participate in these "ONCE IN A LIFETIME" events and celebrations. We have no special requirements, nor classes that ared required. We officiate either a Catholic Celebration with Catholic Vows, or nondenominational Wedding Vows. A formal church or country club wedding, a small backyard wedding, a wedding on Surfside or Galveston Beach, or a wedding in a park may be your choice. This is your wedding and we will serve where ever you decide. We are here to help you and provide a memorable service for you and those that attend. Call me TODAY and request Houston Minister's Referral Service to officiate your wedding. Serving since 1994. Call Reverend NOW at 832-549-4696 or 281-595-2002. 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 races, religions, and heritage. The Houston Ministers Referral Service is operated as a nondenominational interfaith service. But still can offer denominational and catholic services for those requiring such. We serve all braches of the U. S. Military and a member of the U. S. Chaplains Service. Services provided include: A. Weddings: If you need a minister because you are going to get married. First let me say, Congratulations on your engagement!. I know you must be happy and excited. We will be just as proud to be a part of this once in a lifetime moment in time as you are wed. 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. Call 281-595-2002 or cell phone 832-549-4694 to book a wedding. 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 joint renewal of the grandparents marriage vows, and baptism of their grandchild Janilee was officiated by Reverend Bernhardt on July 07, 2005. Congratulations to the Martinez-Gomez Family, and especially to the parents of Janilee, who was Baptized that day! C. Baptism of Infants and children: Officiated and performed in the Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, and Anglican protestent traditions. A complete service including communion is available at your location. There is no age limit on the baptism of children or adults. Any person is eligible that has never been baptized. Dedication of children ceremonies also available. Click below to review the service outline. D. Quinceanera 15 Celebrations & Masses: The celebration of a child becoming a woman. This is a very important time when the child's family shows her love, respect, and honors her on a very special day. The Quinceanera may be performed in the Catholic Tradition or as a nondenominational celebration. We celebrate at your location or assist in rental of a church.. E. Church & Chapel Weddings: Several Churches, Chapels, and Banquet Rooms are available FOR RENT if you desire a church wedding. You may arrange a church rental and we will behappy to provide the officiate.

Wedding Photos

The Romero-Hernandez Church of La Villita on the San Antonio Riverwalk Wedding.

The Weaver-Burke Wedding January 2004

The new combined Arnold Family after the marriage celebration July 2003.

The Most Important Wedding we ever officiated.........YOURS!

A USAF Wedding. As a Member of the U. S. Chaplain's Service I serve all Branches of the U. S. Military.

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, or any other location you decide upon. We will come to your location a officiate a memorable ceremony for your wedding. Chapel available for weddings at extra cost. Call 281-595-2002 or email for information or questions! Thank you.

 

Reverend Louis N. Bernhardt, Director Houston Minister's Minister Service Post Office Box 358 * Rosharon, Texas 77583-0358 * 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: austin Minister's Service 1999 Staff: St. Ignatius Catholic Church-1994-1997 Founded: Texas Interfaith Ministries, LLC 2002 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

 

 

Wedding Information This is the most important day of your life. The day you celebrate your Wedding Ceremony. You join with your partner for life. A day commemorating the love between the bride and the groom for each other. A commitment to honor, trust, and love; till death do you part. Several marriage vows are available. Standard Christian, Nondenominational, and Civil Vows. If you choose, you may write the vows, or add a special reading during the ceremony. This is you wedding! We want you to have it done your way. We will come to your location to officiate at your home, hotel, chapel, or other location anywhere in the Metro Austin area. Outdoor Weddings! Country Club Weddings! Social Hall Weddings! Ship board Weddings! University Chapel Weddings! Congratulations on your engagement and May God Bless! Minister's fee only at your location. Elope or Scheduled Wedding (Minister does not attend a rehearsal): $225.00 Ministers fee only for a scheduled Wedding with minister to attend rehearsal & dinner: $325.00 Live Musician, a violinist or pianist plays beautiful music at any location. The music adds much to the wedding even if only for a small group. The musicians are professional and members of local NE orchestra and bands.$200.00 Renewal of Marriage Vows: $225.00 Baptism Rites at your location: $125.00 Chapel Extra Call for Details & Scheduling Deposits are not refundable.   Click here to send EMAIL Telephone Mon-Fri 9am until 7pm: 281-595-2002. 2006 Wedding Special valid until 12-31-2006. Book your wedding 30 days in advance and save $25.00.

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Click Here to View Wedding vows and prayers online. Also Quinceanera Quidebook, & renewal of marriage vows. Our many thanks to Scott R. Wilson of HoustonEventPhotography.Com for suppling most of the photographs used on this page. Scott is a great photographer and a Member of both the Texas Professional Photographers Association, and the Association of Professional Portrait & Wedding Photographers. Scott has photographed such dignities as the former President George Bush and his wife Barbara, and taken photographs for the Houston Astros Baseball Team, and is the Official Photographer for the Union Pacific Railroad and has attended to the UP needs nationwide. Scott and his team of photographers serve from Beaumont to San Antonio and headquarter in Houston. Call him at 832-250-8897. Houston Minister Referral Service All rights reserved.(c) Reverend Louis Bernhardt * 832-549-4696 or281-595-2002. houstonminister@minister.com