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Petros Baptist Church
Wedding Policy 
We are delighted that you have chosen our facilities for your wedding ceremony.Our Church believes marriage can only take place between a man and woman as it iswritten in God’s word. Because you, the Bride and Groom, are going through such asacred and significant ceremony for the first time you may not be familiar with thewedding policies set forth by the Church. This agreement has been prepared todescribe basic details connected with that ceremony. Please read it carefully andsign the attached form indicating your agreement to abide by this policy.Weddings, rehearsals, rehearsal dinners or receptions will not be permittedwithout your signed agreement. The Church reserves the right to approve or denyrequests at its discretion.
Policies
1.
Scheduling
: All Church weddings must be scheduled on the Church calendarand cleared
by the Pastor and the Wedding Committee
.2.
Counseling
: The Pastor or performing minister shall counsel with both theBride and Groom prior to the wedding date.3.
Damage
: Parties using the Church for weddings shall assume fullresponsibility for damage to the Church Building and properties. Damagerepair will be done with oversight of the Properties Committee. If repairsare not made the deposit fee will not be returned.4.
Members
: The Church belongs to all its members. Persons that are
activeor infrequent
 
members or are the daughter/son of members
arepermitted to use the church and fellowship hall. A deposit of $100.00 isrequired when the Wedding Agreement is signed and returned. This depositwill be returned to the payer once the church has been cleaned and allfurniture returned to its original placement.
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5.
Non-Members
: Persons that are
non-members
of the Church will becharged a fee for the use of the Sanctuary and an additional fee for use ofthe Fellowship Hall. A deposit of $100.00 is required when the WeddingAgreement is signed and returned to the Pastor or Wedding Committeemember. This deposit will be returned to the payer once the church hasbeen cleaned and all furniture returned to its original placement. See # 12for Fee Schedule.6.
Janitor
: The services of the Janitor during weddings, rehearsals, rehearsaldinners and receptions are apart from his/her normal duties. The weddingparty is required to clean (includes sweeping, vacuuming carpets and mopingif needed), moving furniture to its prior position and removal of all trashfrom the building(s). All areas immediately outside the doors and walkwaysmust be cleaned of rice, bird seed and trash.If the Wedding Party requires the services of the Janitor to assist incleaning of the building(s) and trash removal an additional fee will beassessed. Arrangements for this service must be done at least 2 weeksprior to the wedding, preferably at the time the Wedding Agreement issigned and returned. See # 12 for Fee Schedule.7.
Music:
Music for the wedding and rehearsal must meet the approval of theWedding Committee and/or the Pastor. The wedding party should makespecial arrangements with the Church’s musicians for availability if they areneeded. The Wedding Committee can assist you in contacting the musiciansthat attend our Church. The Wedding Party should plan their music withchosen musicians using only music suitable for the Place and Hour. If thereare differing opinions concerning use of any music, the Pastor, Deacons andthe Wedding Committee will consult with the Bride/Groom. They will make afinal decision as to whether the music may be used.8.
Sound System:
No person outside those who are authorized by the Churchmay operate our Sound System. It is the responsibility of the wedding partyto contact the Wedding Committee and arrange a meeting with anauthorized operator. No equipment used with the sound system can bemoved without a Wedding Committee member or Sound System operatorbeing present.
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9.
Florist and Decorations:
For the protection of our facilities, certainpolicies regarding use of candles, flower containers, etc. is rigidly enforced.No nails or tack will be permitted in connection with decorations. Nothingshall be placed on the organ or piano. Carpeting and furniture must beprotected from candle wax, water, etc. If there are any questionsconcerning these policies your florist may contact a Wedding Committeemember, pastor or janitor.Access to the building can be arranged through the Wedding CommitteeMember(s) working with you. Typically decorations are placed in theSanctuary one day prior to the Wedding Ceremony.10.
Conduct:
Neither rice, confetti, glitter, nor other materials may be usedinside any of the Church buildings.
Tobacco (chewing or smoking), alcoholicbeverages, and intoxicants of any kind are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
.Their use will result in immediate cancellation of the wedding. Dancing isnot permitted.To avoid embarrassment, we strongly suggest that the bride and groom makethese policies clearly known to their guests before they arrive for therehearsal and the wedding.11.
Time Constraints:
Everyone’s time is valuable. Our Wedding Committee and janitor have obligations they must attend. The following are recommendedtimes for the length of the wedding activities.
Photography
– Completed 45 minutes after the Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Rehearsal
- 2 hours in length
Wedding Reception and Clean up
- 4 hours in length
Rehearsal Dinner
– 2 hours in length
Sanctuary Preparation (decorating)
– 6-8 hours
Sanctuary Cleanup post Wedding
– Finished 3 hours post wedding or 2hours post reception
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