About Us

Wedding

We are glad that you have inquired about having your wedding in our Church.
This policy will inform you about our procedures. Please always keep in mind that
this is a Church, a place built and designed for worshipping God and carrying out
ministry in our community. Weddings are a part of that ministry. We want to do
all that we can to make your wedding memorable, as we recognize it is one of the
most important events of your life.

It is best to begin your preparation a minimum of 16 weeks before the wedding,
which will allow adequate time to schedule meetings with those involved. After you
are familiar with all of the following information, please call our Church Office to
see if your preferred date is available. If so:

•        You will have to complete a Wedding Agreement form.
•        You will arrange to meet twice with the minister. Each meeting will be at
least an hour long and will be for the purpose of getting to know you and to plan
the wedding ceremony.
•        You will arrange to meet with the wedding coordinator; whose name and
telephone number you will be given. The wedding coordinator will assist you in the
details of your wedding.
•        You will arrange to meet or speak with the organist/pianist, whose name
and telephone you will be given, and who will assist you in your music plans. If
he/she is unavailable, we will discuss options.
•        If you plan on using a vocalist, you will work out the fees with the Vocalist
and details of accompaniment with the organist/pianist.
•        If you plan to use other musicians, details need to be worked out with the
Wedding Coordinator and Minister.
•        Music on tape or CD is permitted.

Minister refers to the minister of our Church. All weddings are conducted by our
Church’s staff. The Church is available to those who want to bring their own
clergy and simply use the facility with the express consent of our minister and the
governing body of the Church or its representative.

The minister is also available for wedding services not on the church grounds.

The sanctuary seats 100 at a maximum, 75 or so comfortably.

Fees

ITEM                                      MEMBER                        NON-MEMBER

Walk-In Wedding                    Honorarium                    $100

Use of Sanctuary                    No Charge                      $250

Minister                                 Honorarium                     $150

Wedding Coordinator              $50                                 $50

Organist/Pianist                      $75 - $225                      $75 - $225

Custodian                              $50                                 $50

The wedding date/time will be reserved upon receipt of a non-refundable cash
deposit of $100.00. The balance of all costs must be paid to our Church Office
four weeks before the wedding service. The wedding ceremony will not take place
if the total amount is not paid in advance. Members may reserve the church up to
18 months before the wedding date. Non-members may reserve the church up to
12 months before the wedding date.

Photography

The primary considerations in photography are good taste and avoiding
distraction. Photographs of the wedding party and church may be taken before
the service and after the service. Any portion of the wedding ceremony may be
reposed. Photos of the processional or recessional are allowed. Videotaping is
permissible from the balcony as long as it does not obscure anyone’s vision.
Professional photographs need to speak with the Minister before the wedding
begins.

Decorations

We suggest one floral arrangement of appropriate size for the altar. No flowers or
candles may be placed on the pulpit, lectern or piano. Flower stands are available
without charge. Ribbons and greens can be added to the ends of pews, however
only with rubber bands; no glue, wire, or tape. All decorations must be removed
from the premises immediately after photography is finished after the wedding.

Rehearsal

A rehearsal for a Saturday wedding is held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.
m. Keep in mind that several people are giving of their time. Only members of the
wedding party are allowed to attend the rehearsal.

The Wedding Day

The hours which the church will be open on the wedding day will be arranged with
the Wedding Consultant.

Dressing Facilities

Dressing facilities are available for the couple and wedding party in the lower level
of the building.

Responsibility

Responsibility for decorations or gifts brought to, displayed, or left in the Church
shall be that of the person making arrangements for the wedding. The Church
cannot accept responsibility for either damage to, or loss of, items which are not
the property of the Church. The one making arrangements for the wedding
assumes responsibility for reasonable care of the facilities and is liable for any
damage to property or equipment.

General Rules

•        Please do not throw rice, bird seed, or confetti, and please notify all
members participating concerning this request.
•        Please have the flower girl scatter artificial flower petals. Real flower petals
cause stains.
•        Please observe our No-Smoking Policy for the building and grounds.
•        Please do not consume any alcoholic beverages in the facility or on the
grounds.
•        Please treat the Church and those involved in the service with respect.

Wedding Reception

If you would like to consider holding your reception in our Church, we will be
happy to assist you in making those arrangements.

Documents (in MS Word)

Wedding Agreement

Sample Wedding Services & Outline

Marriage Service Planning Checklist

Links To Resource Your Wedding Planning

www.theknot.com

Sample Service One-Gill

Sample Service Two-George

Sample Service Three-Harper (Unitarian)

Sample Service Four-General Religious Service

Congratulations On Your Upcoming Wedding!
If you are interested in having it in our sanctuary, here is some basic information.