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Wedding Policy

Capital City Christian Church

6115 Mahan Dr.

Tallahassee, Florida 32308

877-7315

Allen Gonzalez, Senior Minister

Keith Warren, Family Life Minister

*Who can be married?

*Who can perform the ceremony?

*Setting the date for your wedding

*Rules of Importance

*Dressing Rooms

*Flowers/Candles/Decorations

*Photographs

*The Reception

*Deposit

*Fees

WEDDING POLICIES

CAPITAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Getting married is part of God’s plan. The Christian marriage is one that has meaning for the church as well as the couple. Therefore, we at Capital City Christian Church treat the wedding as sacred. Preparation for the marriage is a part of the responsibility of the minister as well as marital adjustments following the wedding. For this reason we require pre-marital counseling and, in some cases, post-marital counseling. The following guidelines will govern your plans for your wedding here at Capital City Christian. We sincerely believe these policies to be most suitable and practical for all those concerned. Therefore, there are no exceptions to these provisions. Please read them carefully.

WHO CAN BE MARRIED?

1. The preacher does not marry a Christian to a non-Christian.

Biblically this is inappropriate (I Corinthians 7:39; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

A person considered a Christian is one who believes in God, has realized

she/he is a sinner, and has been immersed into the Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Divorced people must discuss with the minister performing the ceremony

the basis of divorce from their previous marriage.

3. Those couples who come need to know that 4 hours of pre-marital

counseling are required and therefore at least 2 months in advance of the

wedding day they must be completed (Any exceptions need to be discussed

with the minister or counselor).

4. Non-members are encouraged not to be married here. However, should

they desire to be, there is a rental fee of the building, if the building is

available at the time requested.

5. Couples that are living together will have to make other housing

arrangements to be married by the minister since such a lifestyle is

forbidden by God.

6. A marriage ceremony will only be performed if a marriage license has been secured. The license must be presented to the minister performing the ceremony before the ceremony begins.

7. A same sex marriage WILL NOT be performed on the premises of Capital City Christian Church or by one its ministers.

If a couple does not meet these criteria but have a desire to submit their

lives to the Lordship of Christ, the minister would be more than thrilled to

share with them God’s perfect plan and then make plans to have a Christian

wedding. It is our deepest desire to make your wedding one which pleases

God and secures His full blessing!

WHO CAN PERFORM THE CEREMONY HERE?

Staff or only those ministers approved by the church officers.

SETTING THE DATE FOR YOUR WEDDING

Plan your wedding as early in advance as possible so that the use of the church facilities may be arranged without conflict. The date of the wedding is tentatively set with the church office.

An appointment will be scheduled for consultation with the minister and at that time he will clear the date for the church calendar. At this consultation, the wedding application form is to be given to the minister and arrangements made for counseling sessions before the wedding.

It is extremely important that the exact time indicated for the wedding rehearsal and wedding be observed, and care taken to have all members of the wedding party in their place at the time indicated. The wedding may be held in the Auditorium in the Fellowship Hall, or the back patio deck.

The church is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

RULES OF IMPORTANCE

It is expected that members of the wedding party recognize the fact that the church facility is a house of God worship and conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the atmosphere of a place of worship.

1. Alcohol, Tobacco, or illegal drugs usage IS NOT permitted on the grounds

or in the buildings. No wedding rehearsal or wedding will be performed if

any member of the wedding party is under the influence of alcoholic

beverages or drugs. It is the obligation of the bride and groom to make

certain the rules are made known to all members of the wedding party.

2. The church exists for the proclamation of the gospel and only those times

that do not interfere with normal church activities should be chosen for the

wedding.

3. All music should be selected in touch with the worship content of the

service. Music should be approved through the person performing the

ceremony. When there is a soloist, it will be the responsibility of the

bride to see that the soloist contact the pianist/organist.

4. All persons should refrain from language or conduct unbecoming a house

of worship.

DRESSING ROOMS

The facilities are such that the bride and her party may dress at the church. A like courtesy will also be extended to the groom and his attendants upon request. It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to arrange for the property of the wedding party before and after the wedding, and for the transportation of such items. These personal items are to be removed from the church immediately following the wedding.

FLOWERS/CANDLES/DECORATIONS

In the Auditorium there exists a setting for a sacred service which is dignified and beautiful. A minimum of decorations is required, and this should be carefully planned. It is the responsibility of the bride’s family to arrange with the florist for decorations.

Florists and their employee’s must refrain from the use of irreverent language, discourteous actions, and smoking while performing their services. All persons assisting in the wedding in any capacity are expected to dress in a manner that befits the attendance of a worship service.

Wherever candles are used, they must be DRIPLESS which will catch and contain all drippings. The floor must be thoroughly protected.

Under no conditions shall decorations be attached to the pews or other furniture by pinning, gluing, or nailing. The pulpit stand, the Lord’s Supper table, the clergy pews, and choir chairs may be removed from the platform by the supervision of a church staff member. The piano, keyboard, hymn books, Bibles, and TV monitors ARE NOT to be moved. The church furniture is to be put back in its proper place, ready for the next worship service.

All facilities are to be left in a clean condition after the removal of flowers, candles, decorations, etc.

PHOTOGRAPHS

If pictures are desired, it is the responsibility of the bride to instruct the photographer that no flash pictures are encouraged to be taken during the ceremony except for the bride entering and bridal couple leaving. This is not mandatory but makes for a more worshipful experience.

A time exposure or video taping of the ceremony itself may be taken unobtrusively. Pictures may be taken of the bridal party before or following the ceremony.

RECEPTION

Wedding receptions may be held in the Fellowship Hall or patio area for CAPITAL CITY CHURCH CHURCH MEMBERS ONLY. Arrangements for the reception are to be made at the same time as wedding arrangements.

Again, no alcoholic beverages or drugs may be consumed on the church premises at any time. Also, smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or on church grounds.

Birdseed or rice is NOT to be thrown inside the buildings, but can be thrown outside. It is the obligation of the bride and groom to make certain that these rules are made known to all the members of the wedding party.

Custodial service shall be coordinated with the Church Office.

DEPOSIT

The wedding party shall be required to post a deposit of $200.00 against damage of any kind. The bride and groom will sign and return the attached form along with a $200.00 check payable to Capital City Christian Church.

Breakage of any kind shall be replaced at purchase price. The deposit may be held to cover damage of any kind caused by the florist or other persons who decorate the Auditorium and/or fellowship hall. Damages should be reported immediately to the minister or church office.

If no damage takes place, the check will be returned to the couple (or voided) when they return from their honeymoon.

FEES

Wedding fees are divided into two categories, depending on whether the participants are members of Capital City Christian Church. To be considered for “Member Rate” the bride, groom, or either of the parents must be a member in good standing at Capital City Christian Church. The board has discretion to waive any of the following fees.

Members Non-Members

Auditorium No Charge $750.00

Fellowship and/or patio No Charge Not Available

Custodial Service & Building Attendant:

Auditorium $300.00 $500.00

Fellowship Hall $200.00 Not Available

Deposit for Breakage $100.00 $200.00

(refundable)

Unless otherwise specified, the fees are the responsibility of the bride and/or the groom. All fees are to be paid 30 days in advance of the wedding. Checks for wedding fees and deposit should be made to Capital City Christian Church.

The bride and groom are required to sign the enclosed Reservation Form agreeing that they will comply with the foregoing rules. Reservations for the buildings will be considered firm after the wedding reservation form has been filled out and returned to the Church office.

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TO BE SIGNED BY THE PROSPECTIVE BRIDE AND GROOM

We have read the Wedding Policies of Capital City Christian Church and will do our best to follow the guidelines and inform those in our wedding party what is required of them.

Bride to be: ___________________________________________

Groom to be: __________________________________________

Date:___________________

I am a witness to the signing of this agreement and have received the funds to cover the deposit and rental fees.

Minister: _____________________________________

Date: __________________

Wedding Information for Family Counselor

Please complete this form as soon as possible and return it to the church office.

Bride’s full name _______________________________

Groom’s full name _______________________________

Address of Bride ______________________________ Zip ________

Address of Groom ______________________________ Zip ________

Telephone at home: Telephone at work:

Bride: _______________ ______________

Groom: _______________ ______________

Parents Name and phone number of Bride:______________________________

____________________________________________________

Parents Name and phone number of Groom:_______________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Rehearsal Date: __________ Time: __________ Place: _____________________

Wedding Date: __________ Time: __________ Place: _____________________

Have you already secured: (?)

Organist: ____ Pianist ____ Soloist ____ Florist: ____ Minister ____

Photographer: ____ Reception location: ____

Have you paid for the use of the building (s) and custodian fee? ____

Appointment dates and times for counseling:

1. ___________________________ 2. ____________________________

3. ___________________________ 4. ____________________________

5. ___________________________ 6. ____________________________

This couple has completed 6 hours of required pre-marital counseling by the Capital City Christian Church assigned Family Counselor. This couple is now to make an appointment with the minister marrying them for final wedding instructions.

Family Counselor: _______________________ Date: _____________________

Bride: _________________________________ Groom: ___________________

WEDDING INFORMATION

Please complete this form as soon as possible and return it to the church office.

Bride’s full name_______________________Groom’s full name _________________

Address _____________________________Address__________________________

Telephone at work:__________________Telephone at work:____________________

Parent’s name:________________________Parent’s name:______________________

Rehearsal Date:_________________ Time:_____________ Place: ________________

Wedding Date: _________________ Time: ____________ Place: ________________

Organist:__________________________ Pianist: _____________________________

Soloist:___________________________ Florist: ______________________________

Photographer: ________________________ Reception

Location: __________________________

Your address following the wedding: _________________________________________

Your Numbers after the wedding: Home: Work:________________

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