WEDDING POLICY
"So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Matthew 19:6
M-5.3 Weddings
M-5.31 Wedding of Member
All weddings must have the approval of Session of Bethel Presbyterian Church. To
reserve a date and receive approval, the person or couple making the request must
complete the “Request for Use of Bethel Property” and the “Coordinator’s
Information” forms at least two months before the event and agree to the M-5.2 “Use
of Church Property” policy. The forms shall be available from the church secretary
in hard copy, by fax, or by e-mail.
A. Director: The Wedding Coordinator of Bethel will assist in the planning and
will direct the wedding. If the bride prefers to have a friend to serve as director,
she is to have that approved by the Wedding Coordinator of Bethel. The bride
will provide the completed “Coordinator’s Information” form to the Wedding
Coordinator of Bethel.
B. Music: The Music Director will approve the music for the wedding and the
pianist or organist. Music should be sacred in purpose and suited to the occasion.
Secular music is not appropriate for a church wedding.
C. Flowers: A floral arrangement from a Saturday wedding may be left for the
Sunday morning service if so desired by the wedding party. The bride will
contact the church secretary or the Floral Coordinator of Bethel as to the plans for
the flowers.
D. Rehearsal: The members of the wedding party will be reminded that throughout the
rehearsal they are in a holy place dedicated to the worship of God.
E. Smoking: Smoking is forbidden on the church property.
F. Alcohol: The serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden
in the buildings or on the grounds.
G. Photographs: Photographs should not be taken during the ceremony. Video
recordings should be made from a fixed position at the rear of the sanctuary.
H. Fees: The fees are all-inclusive and are to be paid in advance to the church.
$ 50 Custodial fee for use of Sanctuary
50 Custodial fee for use of Douglas Hall
75 Honorarium to Wedding Coordinator
100 Honorarium to Organist
150 Honorarium to Minister
M-5.32 Wedding of Non-Member
All weddings must have the approval of Session of Bethel Presbyterian Church. To
reserve a date and receive approval, the person or couple making the request must
complete the “Request for Use of Bethel Property,” and the “Coordinator’s
Information” forms at least two months prior to the event and must agree to the M-5.2
“Use of Church Property” policy. The forms shall be available from the church
secretary in hard copy, by fax, or by e-mail.
A. Director: The Wedding Coordinator of Bethel will assist in the planning and
will direct the wedding. If the bride prefers to have a friend to serve as director,
she is to have that approved by the Wedding Coordinator of Bethel. The bride
will provide the completed “Coordinator’s Information” form to the Wedding
Coordinator of Bethel.
B. Music: The Music Director will approve the music for the wedding and the
pianist or organist. Music should be sacred in purpose and suited to the occasion.
Secular music is not appropriate for a church wedding.
C. Flowers: An arrangement from a Saturday wedding may be left for the Sunday
morning service if so desired by the wedding party. The bride will contact the
church secretary or the Floral Coordinator of Bethel as to the plans for the
flowers.
D. Rehearsal: The members of the wedding party will be reminded that throughout
the rehearsal they are in a holy place dedicated to the worship of God.
E. Smoking: Smoking is forbidden on the church property.
F. Alcohol: The serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly
forbidden in the buildings or on the grounds.
G. Photographs: Photographs should not be taken during the ceremony. Video
recordings should be made from a fixed position at the rear of the sanctuary.
H. Fees: The fees are all-inclusive and are to be paid in advance to the church
office. A deposit of $200 of the user fee is required when approval is given by the
Session. The balance will be paid no later than two weeks before the wedding
date.
$ 300 Balance on user fee of $500 for sanctuary and Douglas Hall OR
100 Balance on user fee of $300 for sanctuary only
100 Custodial fee for sanctuary 100 Custodial fee for Douglas Hall
150 Honorarium to Wedding Coordinator
150 Honorarium to Organist
250 Honorarium to Minister