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Wedding Book Information The information provided below is from our Wedding Book. You may obtain a copy of this from our Pastor or our Church Administrative Assistant. The basic information is shown here for quick reference.
THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Dear friends: We are delighted that you are considering our church for your wedding. In the church, the wedding is a service of Christian worship. By it the man and woman declare before God their commitment of marriage to one another. Invited to be witnesses, but also an extended and supportive community for the couple, are the guests, wedding party members, musicians, wedding reception chairperson, wedding hostess, and pastor. It is our desire that your wedding day be memorable, and a truly joyful launching of your journey in marriage to each other. To that end, we offer you this booklet that states this congregation’s policies, fees and other suggestions for your wedding. Please read through this booklet, carefully. If, after you have become familiar with its contents, you would like to use this church for your wedding, please call me to schedule an introductory interview. You will also need to establish dates and interviews with the church organist and wedding hostess. If you have further questions, or if there is anything I may do to be of help in preparing for your wedding, please feel free to call on me. Blessings on you! Susan E. Ostrom, Pastor ________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Information PASTOR: CHURCH:
322 E. 3rd
St. ORGANIST:
WEDDING HOSTESS:
Deena Kinkeade CUSTODIAN: ________________________________________________________________________________ WEDDING FEES
CONTRIBUTING
NON Sanctuary 0 $300.00 Use of the Social Hall 0 $100.00 ORGANIST $75.00 $75.00 WEDDING HOSTESS $100.00 $100.00 CUSTODIAN $45.00 $45.00 Additional
fees when Social Hall cleaning $20.00 $20.00 Sound Technician $50.00 $50.00 PASTOR’S NURSERY $10.00 $10.00 Wedding party must supply their own babysitters ________________________________________________________________________________ POLICIES 1.
GETTING STARTED 2. OFFICIATING CLERGY The pastor will ordinarily officiate at all weddings conducted in the church building. Weddings must be scheduled a minimum of six weeks in advance, usually several months. 3. WEDDING HOSTESS: The services of the wedding hostess and the custodian are required--with the rare exception of extremely small weddings. The wedding hostess is an experienced advisor who assists the pastor in coordinating all aspects of the wedding. She is available to advise and assist in any way to make the wedding a beautiful and satisfying experience for you. She will assist the pastor during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding. She will distribute flowers to the wedding party, pin on boutonnieres and answer all questions concerning wedding etiquette. All wedding fees (pastor, organist, custodian, church and hostess) shall be given to her in separate envelopes at the rehearsal for her to distribute. You need to make an appointment to discuss wedding plans with the wedding hostess at least one month before the date. 4. DECORATIONS: The church has two black wrought iron standing candelabra (seven candles each) and a kneeling bench which you are welcome to use at no additional charge. The two altar candles will also be provided. An aisle cloth can be supplied by your florist. Candles must be dripless and are provided by the bride. Thumbtacks, nails, screws, rough clamps or tape are not to be used on the furniture, walls or floors. All decorations must be removed by those who provide them following the ceremony. Flowers may be left for the Sunday church service and picked up later. 5. MUSIC: The church wedding is a service of Christian worship so the music should be appropriate to this type of setting. The pastor and church organist can help you in making your music selections. The pastor has the final say on all music. In most weddings, the church organist will be used, and is to be consulted for all weddings regardless of the musician(s) preferred. If you request another organist, he or she must be able to play a pipe organ. We also have a grand piano available. Be sure to arrange all music and soloist rehearsals with the organist or pianist. 6. CONDUCT: No intoxicants are allowed on the church premises. Smoking is not permitted in the building. Throwing rice, confetti or birdseed inside or outside the building is not permitted. Blowing bubbles is an acceptable alternative. 7. PICTURES: No flash photos are permitted during the wedding ceremony, and the ushers should so notify any guests having cameras. Video taping the service is an excellent idea. Consult with the pastor or wedding hostess as to the best way to do this. 8. GIFTS: We suggest that gifts not be opened at the reception. 9. QUESTIONS: The pastor or wedding hostess will be most happy to clarify any questions you may have regarding your wedding and the above conditions. 10. FEES: All fees and honoraria shall be paid at the rehearsal, or before. For your convenience, these are given to the wedding hostess to pass on to the appropriate persons. You will note that members are not asked to pay certain fees. This recognizes that members are contributing regularly to the maintenance of the church. ________________________________________________________________________________ CHECKLIST ______ consult with the pastor on wedding plans ______ set a date for the wedding, and clear it with church office ______ schedule conference with wedding hostess ______ choose music ______ choose wedding party members ______ outline your reception plans ______ printed program (check with wedding hostess) ______ contact reception committee chairperson, if reception is to be at the church ______ contact wedding party members ______ contact organist ______ contact vocalist ______ contact florist ______ contact photographer ______ contact bakery ______ contact instrumentalists ______ order food for reception ______ order invitations, announcements, thank you cards, napkins, dripless candles, etc. ______ get the marriage license ______ give marriage license to pastor ______ arrange for payment of fees ______ purchase gifts for those who have participated in the service or helped with wedding planning. ______ arrange for payment of fees ______ arrange a checklist of photos you want the photographer to take. ______ reserve lodging for out-of-town guests. BEFORE THE REHEARSAL: ______ alert party members, organist, soloist, etc. to starting time; ask them to be prompt. ______ arrange for a rehearsal lunch or dinner, if wanted. AT THE REHEARSAL: ______ be sure the pastor has marriage license ______ remind the wedding party members of the time you want them at the church on wedding day; ask them to be prompt. ______ give fees in envelopes to wedding hostess to distribute. |