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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Bride-to-Be Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Selecting the Desired Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Selecting a Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What to Expect at the First Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
List Of Things To Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to have a Successful Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wedding Attire - Types of Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Formal Wedding - Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Informal Or Simple Wedding - Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Formal Wedding - Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Informal Or Simple Wedding - Men . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Items to Purchase for Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Our Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Planning your Honeymoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Outside Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Requirements to Obtain a Marriage License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Directions for Obtaining a Certified Copy Of Marriage License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Church Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Some Suggested Dos and Dont's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Flowers, Flowers, Flowers! Who Should have Flowers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brides Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Making Sense of Celebration Dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Your Wedding Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
INTRODUCTION
This book is designed to help simplify your
wedding plans and is for Crenshaw Christian
Center members only. It is not a complete
wedding etiquette book and may not be used or
copied for any other purpose. The authorities
used are Emily Post and Letitia Baldrige
for Amy Vanderbilt.
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Welcome To
Crenshaw Christian Center
Weddings
Our very best wishes to you on your upcoming married life! Together
with Christ as the center of your new household, yours should be a most
lasting, loving and prosperous union.
Our staff is available to help you make your wedding day the most special, joyous and memorable event of your life.
We desire to truly "roll out the red carpet" for you, making each detail of
your wedding day perfect in every way.
Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you might have, or you
may set up an appointment to meet in person.
Our best regards,
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Forward
"It is the bride's family that sets the size and style of the wedding, according to the wishes of the bride herself, unless these seem totally unreasonable.
There are relatively few 'musts' in planning your wedding today, but I believe strongly
that there was never a successful wedding that did not contain at least a momentary
understanding of the importance, seriousness, and solemnity surrounding the joining
of two people in the eyes of God. It is a time for respecting tradition and sacred institutions, not for making a mockery of them. It should not be an occasion for merely
attracting publicity or for breaking records for being amusing, daring, or outrageous."
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Suzn E. Thompson
Wedding Coordinator
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Selecting a Pastor
In all the excitement of preparations for that special day,
you should now -- at least four (4) months before your
wedding -- select one of the pastors on staff. This should
be a mutual agreement between bride and groom. In
most cases, this selection can be made and confirmed at
your appointment with the Wedding Coordinator.
Now it is time to call for an appointment with the
Wedding Coordinator. When you call, be sure that all
interested persons can be available on that date. This
must be done not less than four (4) months before the
wedding, (All appointment dates are allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis).
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the groom's parents may want to split the bill or assume the reception or
floral arrangement costs.
with most brides and grooms working these days, you may assume your own
expenses.
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Make a guest list. The full list (bride's and groom's) is divided into:
- those who will attend both the wedding and reception, and
- those who will receive wedding announcements and at home cards, if any.
2.
Select invitations. Invitations and announcements should be sent out four-to-six weeks in
advance.
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Select photographer.
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Our Ministers
All wedding services and renewals of marriage vows held on Crenshaw Christian Center
premises will be officiated by a member of the Crenshaw Christian Center pastoral staff
assigned to do so.
No outside ministers will be permitted to officiate at a wedding service or renewal of
marriage vows held on church premises.
This is the policy of the church.
Outside Coordinators
All wedding services and renewal of marriage vows held on Crenshaw Christian Center
premises, will be coordinated and directed by the Wedding Coordinator on Crenshaw
Christian Center staff assigned to do so.
No outside coordinators will be permitted to coordinate or direct at a wedding service
or renewal of marriage vows held on church premises.
This is the policy of the church, and will be followed.
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Or if a certified copy of a marriage record is not ordered at the time the Marriage
License is filed, it will be necessary to wait 8 or 10 weeks after the service to
submit a request for a copy.
Church Rules
1.
Bride or groom must be members in regular attendance (or currently enrolled in New Members Class).
2.
Bride and groom must be counseled by the pastor marrying them, no fewer than 30 days before date of
formal ceremony.
3.
Wedding date must be confirmed on Wedding Coordinator's calendar at least four (4) months before the
wedding.
4.
Wedding Coordinator is in complete charge of the wedding party after your selections have been made and
approved.
5.
All sanctuary weddings must have a rehearsal. All participants (only) must attend the rehearsal.
6.
The wedding party must arrive two hours before the wedding is to begin.
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9.
There will be no smoking of anything or drinking of any alcoholic beverages on church property.
10.
All fees are due and payable four weeks prior to wedding date, by money order or cash. Prior to this point,
payment can be made by check.
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13.
Musical selections and selection of soloist must be made three months before wedding.
14.
Ushers are furnished by CCC for on-site formal weddings only. Hostesses are furnished by the bride and
groom.
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All weddings must take place between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The church must be cleared by 5:00 PM.
17.
There is no grace period after the time the wedding is to begin, as per the Wedding Agreement.
18.
All participants must sign the Wedding Agreement. The agreement should be signed and returned to the
Wedding Coordinator two weeks prior to your wedding rehearsal date.
19.
The marriage license must be in the Wedding Coordinator's office not less than two weeks prior to the
wedding rehearsal date.
20.
Bride and groom are responsible for providing the following items for the reception: heavy duty plastic
forks, 6-8 oz. clear plastic cups, and cake plates. Forks, cups and plate amounts should be doubled (i.e.,
200 guests = 400 cups). In an emergency, if church stock is used, bride and groom must pay for stock
used.
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Don't...
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Shop for your wedding dress alone if you're insecure about it. Take
someone with you to give you sound advice.
The Photographer
Do...
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Make a list of specific shots you want the photographer to make. Ask
a friend or relative to point out "important" people to the photographer.
Don't...
Flowers
Do...
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Don't...
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Order flowers for the wedding before checking with the Coordinator
for the rules regarding decorations.
Assume that "wedding packages" are always a bargain. An experienced
florist can work with any budget.
Plan on discussing your wedding flowers without an appointment for
a consultation.
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Music
Do...
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Don't...
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Be afraid to use your favorite music if it is in
good taste, even if it is outdated or
traditional.
Reception
Do...
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Provide non-alcoholic beverages, such as punch, apple cider, and iced tea.
Let the photographer delay your reception by taking too many photos
after the ceremony.
Feel like the hostess of your reception. You are the guest of honor and
should be having fun.
Rent a reception site that seats 150 people when you have invited 200,
hoping many wont show
up.
Don't...
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Estimated $
Actual $
PAID BY
RECEPTION
Food
Beverages
Wedding Cake
Tips & Taxes
Contingency
Place Cards
Etc.
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FLOWERS
Service
Reception
Attendants
Head table
Cake Table
Centerpieces
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BALLOONS
Centerpieces
Arches
Cake Table
Head Table
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PHOTOGRAPHS
Service
Reception
Album(s)
Additional Prints
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VIDEO
Service
Reception
Extra Cassettes
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MUSIC
Service
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INVITATIONS
Announcements
Postage
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HONEYMOON
Transportation
Lodging
Expenses
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ATTIRE
Dress/Veil
Grooms Wear
Attendants
Mother
Mother-In-Law
Going Away
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LIMOUSINE
Bachelor Party
Bachelorette Party
Reception
Airport
Family
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PLANNING
YOUR
HONEYMOON
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Notes
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