Wedding
Request Application
Calvert
City
United
Methodist
Church
Wedding
Date
___________________________________
Rehearsal
Date___________________________________________
Bride
Elect
______________________________________
Address _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone
__________________________________
Email
(optional) __________________________________
Church
(if not a member of CCUMC)
_______________________________
Bride’s
parents ___________________________________
Phone
__________________________________
Groom
Elect
_____________________________________
Address _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone
__________________________________
Email
(optional) __________________________________
Church
(if not a member of CCUMC)
_______________________________
Groom’s
parents _________________________________
Phone
___________________________________
Minister/Officiate
________________________________
Minister/Officiate
_________________________________
If
other than minister from CCUMC
If
a minister other than the pastor of CCUMC is
officiating, that pastor WILL contact the pastor of
CCUMC no less than 4 weeks prior to
the
wedding date, otherwise CCUMC reserves the right to
withdraw the request. No exceptions.
Church
Facilities – Personnel Desired
___
Sanctuary
___
Fellowship Hall
___
Sound System
___
Musicians
___ Organist ___ Pianist
Deposits
and calendar dates must be properly submitted and
approved before this agreement can be enforce. I have
read and agree with the above terms:
___________________________
_______________________
____________
Applicant
Approved by
Date
Wedding
Procedures, Policies and Fees
I
Confirmation of Wedding Date
All
persons desiring the use of any of the church
facilities for weddings, receptions will arrange for
forms and confirmation and fees through the church.
II
Schedule of Wedding Fees for Church
Members
Sanctuary
(including rehearsal)
No fee
Custodian
Fee
$100.00
Fellowship
Hall
No fee
**There
may be a fee of $50.00 attached if the facilities are
left in
an unsatisfactory condition.
III
Schedule of Wedding Fees for Church
Non-Members
Sanctuary
$100.00
Custodian
Fee
$100.00
Fellowship
Hall
$100.00
**There may be
a fee of $50.00 attached if the facilities are left in
an unsatisfactory condition.
IV
Schedule of Fees for Musicians and
Assistants
Sound
Technician
$ 50.00
Organist
/ Pianist (fees
arranged by musicians)
While the pastor does not require a fee for a
member wedding a love gift may be given at the
discretion of the bride or groom.
The pastor requires a minimum fee of $100.00
for non-member weddings to be paid when services are
rendered.
The
wedding fees must be received at the church office at
least two weeks prior to the wedding ceremony for
confirmation.
**Please
continue for policies concerning use of the facilities
Use
of the Facilities
A wedding is a covenant service of worship. The
members and staff of Calvert City UMC suggest that
decorations be kept to a reasonable amount that does
not detract from the beauty and religious significance
of the worship center. Also music chosen for the
wedding ceremony must be tasteful and befitting a
religious covenant ceremony.
_
Calvert
City
United
Methodist
Church
is
a non-smoking facility, no smoking is permitted
anywhere in the building. Likewise, no alcoholic
beverages may be brought or consumed on the premises.
_
Only
drip less candles may be used along with appropriate
candle holders.
_
Video
taping and photography are allowed during the
ceremony, however locations of photography and video
equipment must be discussed with the pastor.
_
Birdseed
will be used in the place of rice, but may not be
thrown inside the building.
_
Do
not adjust any thermostats. Our thermostats are
programmed and any adjustment must be arranged through
one of the members or staff.
_
No
nails, thumbtacks, tape or adhesives are to be used in
the building.
_
Saturday
evening receptions must be concluded by 9:00 PM so the
worship center may be prepared for Sunday morning
worship. Related to this, all decorations must be
taken down and removed following the wedding ceremony.
_
The
furnishings in the worship center carry religious
significance. Moving any of the furnishings must come
with the approval of the minister or the Altar Guild.
The minister of Calvert City UMC is the final
authority on the total wedding ceremony and wedding
rehearsals. It is suggested that a wedding planner be
employed, but they must meet with and coordinate with
the pastor prior to the rehearsal.
Procedures
_
Dates
must be submitted to the church office at a reasonable
time period prior to the ceremony.
_
It
is the bride and groom’s responsibility to insure
all persons or parties connected to the wedding have
read or been apprised of the policies set forth by
Calvert City UMC.
_
It
will be left to the bride, groom or wedding planner to
secure sound technicians or musicians.
_
Pre-planning
is best done during normal business hours however;
arrangements may be made with a member or staff to
view the church for planning apart from business
hours. If a member of the wedding party or wedding
planner requests a key, arrangements must be made
through the church office along with a $25.00
refundable deposit when the key is returned.
_
The
piano and organ shall not be moved.
_
The
church will not be held liable for any lost or stolen
articles during rehearsals or wedding ceremonies.
IMPORTANT
= Calvert
City UMC Fellowship Hall is a designated emergency
shelter, in the event of an emergency, ALL activities
will be suspended pending use of the facility.
Related
to this, if a member of Calvert City UMC dies and the
family wishes to hold their service at the church, ALL
other activities will be
pre-empted
in favor of the service. These are non-negotiable.
______
initials
I have read the Policies and Procedures
contained in this document and agree to abide by the
same upon approval of use of the facility and will
insure that my guests abide by the same.
_________________
_________________
Applicant
Date
_________________________
Approved
by
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