PREMARITAL COUNSELING UNIT

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT.

PART A: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR COUPLES INTENDING TO MARRY IN TRINITY HOUSE

1. Intending couples must give the church at least six months prior notice of their wedding.

2. Couples (BOTH) must attend and complete the marriage counseling classes.

3. House fellowship (a) if both are Trinity House members, they must belong to and be acknowledged by the leader (b) if it’s a Trinity House member, he/she must belong to and also be acknowledged by the cell leader.

4. The proposed wedding date must be convenient and acceptable to the church (confirmation by the church secretary and noted in the church diary of the event).

5. Couples are to produce written letters from their parents/guidance consenting to the proposed marriage. This should be filed with the counseling department at least one month before the wedding day.
6. Couples from other churches must present a letter from their church(es), stating that they are aware of Trinity House conducting the wedding ceremony.

6. Genotype blood test to be submitted to the department on or before the 3^rd class of that session.

7. The bride will undergo a pregnancy test upon registration fothe r premarital marriage counseling class and one week before the wedding date at the clinic accredited by Trinity House. Failure to comply automatically excuses Trinity House from the marriage arrangements.

1. Couples are to complete their classes at least one month before the wedding day.

1. All forms given by the counseling department must be duly filled and returned to the department not later than two weeks after the commencement of the marriage counseling class.  

1. The bride, chief bridesmaid, and the wedding train must ensure that their gowns conform to the church’sspecificationsn (see attached). The gowns must be presented to the counseling department for examination and vetting at least four (4) weeks before the wedding day.

1. Approved wedding program must be submitted to the church at least three days before the wedding day.  

1. Couple and their best man/chief bridesmaid to attend two dress rehearsals 3 weeks & 1 week respectively before the wedding day.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Trinity House frowns seriously at lateness to church on wedding day.
• Couples are to arrive at the church premises 30mins before the commencement of wedding service.

Accredited Hospital:

1. Dr Esangbedo, TARE’S CLINIC, 11 Shiro Street, Fadeyi, Tel: 08023139467; 014092381
2. Dr Atinuke Uwajeh, Pediatric Partners, Akin Ogunlewe Street, Off Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island. Lagos

 PART B: GUIDELINES FOR WEDDING GOWNS

This section is applicable to the bride, the chief bridesmaid and every member of the bridal train.

1. The gowns must have arms that covers the armpits. No sleeveless gown of any sort is permitted.
2. Gowns must cover the knees, approaching the feet. Mini gowns or skirts are not permitted.
3. The gowns must not expose the back or cleavage.
4. No transparency of any sort is allowed
5. The gown must not be tube design nor with spaghetti strap
6. The gowns are to be presented to the counseling department at least four weeks before the wedding day.

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Part B Endorsement By The Couple: 

We have carefully read and understood the above guidelines as in Part B:1 – 6 and promise to fully abide by them all.

OFFICIAL USE

The Pastor in Charge

Trinity House

Zion Center

Water Corporation Road

Victoria Island

Lagos State

Dear Sir,

PARENTAL CONSENT TO MARRIAGE

I, ………………………………………………………………… of ..……..………………….…

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Hereby confirms that Mr/Miss ………………………………………………………………..

is my son/daughter/ward.

I am aware that he/she is presently in courtship with Mr/Miss …………………………

………………………………………………. and I consent to their proposed marriage.

Thank you.

…………………………………………………

Signature

PLEASE BE VERY HONEST AND NOTE THAT INFORMATION

PROVIDED WILL BE TREATED WITH STRICT CONFIDENCE

Every answer is needed in full details and legibly