Wedding Policy
Wedding Policy of Grace Bible Church
Congratulations! We rejoice with you in your desire to be married and glad that you are interested in using our facilities to exchange your vows. Below is the policy set forth by the Elders of Grace Bible Church for the use of our facilities for weddings. Please read through this policy carefully, sign and date it at the bottom, and then return the signed church copy to the church office. Keep the "Engaged Couples Copy" for your own use. Should you have any questions, please call the church office (298-8481).
1. Members and regular attendees of Grace Bible Church will not be charged for the use of the facilities, but may be charged other fees.
2. People who are not members or regular attendees of Grace Bible Church will be charged a fee for the use of the church facilities. An additional fee will be charged for the use of the Fellowship Hall for wedding receptions. The fees are dependent on the size of wedding and will range from $100 to $250. The church will provide the use of the facilities. All other materials will be the responsibility of the wedding party.
3. All wedding parties will make a refundable cleaning deposit of $100 for the use of the church. An additional refundable cleaning deposit of $100 will be required for the use of the fellowship hall.
4. Wedding hostesses, musicians, sound system operators, photographers, florists, etc. contacted through Grace Bible Church are not included in any fee charged by the church. These people may charge for their services at their discretion.
5. All couples being married at Grace Bible Church must meet with a staff pastor for an initial interview before a wedding date may be placed on the church calendar.
6. All couples being married at Grace Bible Church must complete pre-marital counseling with either a staff pastor of Grace Bible Church or other counselor approved by the Senior pastor of Grace Bible Church.
7. Weddings performed at Grace Bible Church must be done by either a Grace Bible Church staff pastor or licensed minister of another church who receives approval by the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church.
8. Grace Bible Church will not allow anyone to become intoxicated upon its premises.
9. Receptions held at Grace Bible Church may not include any behavior inappropriate for Christians or that disturbs our neighbors (excessively loud music). Receptions must conclude no later than 10:30 p.m. firm.
10. Rice may not be thrown on the Church property. Bird Seed may be used in outdoor areas, but must be swept up.
11. A Staff Pastor, Elder or Deacon of Grace Bible Church must be present at all weddings and receptions held on our facilities.
12. Grace Bible Church reserves the right to cancel the use of its facilities for any wedding or reception at any time.
I have read and understand the policy stated above. I also understand that failure to comply with the above policy may result in the cancellation of the use of the facilities of Grace Bible Church.
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Job Description
Wedding Coordinator - Grace Bible Church
Weddings are first and foremost the joyous celebration of God joining a man and woman together to be husband and wife. This means that there is both a spiritual and reverent aspect to the occasion as well as a social celebration. The basic service of the wedding coordinator is to make sure that the wedding ceremony runs smoothly and follows proper etiquette.
Often the people in the Wedding party (including the Bride & Groom) do not know what they should do or what is proper to do. The wedding coordinator will assist the various members of the wedding party in fulfilling their responsibilities. This will require an understanding of the responsibilities that different people have in a wedding; the order of the wedding service (which may vary from time to time); and misc. supplies in anticipation of emergencies. Listed below are the basic responsibilities, a basic order of a wedding service, and some supplies that would be helpful to have.
RESPONSIBILITIES
BRIDE & GROOM: This is their day. Everyone else in the wedding party is there to make sure they can enjoy their wedding!
BEST MAN: His duty is to assist the groom. This includes helping him get ready; carrying the ring for the Bride and giving it to the groom at the proper time during the ceremony; making sure that checks/money for honorariums, fees, tips, etc. are distributed to the proper people. He often signs the wedding license as a witness according to the Groom's desire. Also, according to the groom's desires, he also supervises the transportation of the Bride & Groom to the reception and making sure every thing is in order for them to leave on the Honeymoon (suitcases, tickets, etc.).
MAID/MATRON of HONOR: Her duty is to assist the Bride. This includes helping her get ready, assisting with the train, flowers, etc. during the ceremony. She carries the wedding ring for the groom and gives it to the Bride at the proper time during the ceremony. She often signs the wedding license as a witness according to the Bride's desire.
BRIDESMAIDS; FLOWER GIRL: Etc. They have no duties other than following directions given for the ceremony of when to enter, where to stand, etc. - and enjoying themselves.
GUEST BOOK ATTENDANT: This girl (or guy) will help the guest sign the guest book as they arrive at the wedding. She (he) will also be responsible for making the guest book available to late guests after the ceremony and have it at the reception. She (he will then make sure it goes to wherever the presents eventually go.
The guest book attendant can use the small wood lectern (the one usually by the front door). It should be placed in the foyer between the pastor's office door and the door into auditorium. She (he) can then stand either next to it, or behind it (in front of the fire extinguisher).
If there are programs to pass out, the guest book attendant could do that or someone else could do it according to the Bride's wishes.
GIFT ATTENDANT: This girl (or guy) will be responsible for receiving the gifts from the guests at both the church and at the reception. At the church she (he) can use the pastor's office to store the gifts in during the ceremony. (The office door can be locked during the ceremony to prevent theft). She (he) can stand at the office doorway and receive the gifts as they come it. She (he) will need some transparent tape in order to tape loose cards to the presents they belong. This presents frustration later when the bride & groom can not figure out who brought what present.
MISC. HELPERS: It is wise to have several people that will be responsible for the following items. It could be any of the people listed above or someone else.
* Someone to make sure that the clean-up of the church has been arranged and carried out. The church should be put back into the same condition it was prior to the wedding including arrangement of the chairs and stage area. The porch and drive way should be swept if birdseed thrown. A charge will be made if the church is not cleaned!
* Someone to transport flowers to reception.
* Someone to check changing rooms for forgotten items belonging to the wedding party.
Helpful supplies to have for Weddings
Safety pins
Bobby pins (hair pins)
straight pins
hat pins
Needle and thread
Hairspray
Hair comb and brush
Ball point pen (In pastor's desk)
Name tags (Use mailing labels from office if nothing else available)
Scotch tape (In pastor's desk)
Super glue
Whatever else you can think of
