Wedding Only	Member Cost	Non-Member Cost
Church use fee	$0	$400
Custodial Fee	$50	$50
Sound Tech Fee	$50	$50
Wedding Coordinator	$100	$150
Minister Fee	$0	$150
Pre-marital counseling	$35	$35
Total	$235	$835
Childcare available upon request	$20	$20

Wedding with Reception	Member Cost	Non-Member Cost
Church use fee	$0	$500
Custodial Fee	$100	$100
Sound Tech Fee	$50	$50
Wedding Coordinator	$150	$200
Minister Fee	$0	$150
Pre-marital counseling	$35	$35
Total	$335	$935
Childcare available upon request	$50	$50

ORGANIST, SOLOIST: As a courtesy, please do not forget the honorarium to these folks. You are contracting their time and talent.

Our Custodian is Max Peters. Our Sound Technician is Cale Farnham. Our Wedding Coordinator is Tammy Swartz .

A deposit of ½ wedding fee is due when wedding is entered on the church calendar either by the Pastor or the office staff. The remainder is due in full 30 days prior to the wedding date. If plans are changed prior to wedding date, 30 days prior, a full refund will be made. If change is made within a 30 day period of wedding date, all moneys are forfeited to First Christian Church. If you have any questions about fees, please visit with the Pastor, wedding coordinator or office staff.

POLICIES OF THE CHURCH AND

HINTS AND HELPS FOR PLANNING YOUR WEDDING

I. SCHEDULE YOUR WEDDING FAR IN ADVANCE:

Consult your Pastor early about your wedding plans. Remember, your wedding date can be made final only after you have determined that the church calendar and your Pastor's schedule will allow for the date you have chosen.

Wedding invitations should not be ordered until you have reserved the date on the church calendar.

II. PREMARITAL CONFERENCES:

Your Pastor will request that you engage in a series of pre-marital counseling sessions before he/she will perform your wedding.

Please remember, these sessions are important to the lasting success of your relationship.

III. MUSIC

You will want to ask your organist, pianist, and soloist far in advance of your wedding. It is important that you sit down and discuss the music for your wedding with the musicians involved. Should you select an organist other than one from First Christian Church, be sure he/she is cleared by your wedding coordinator, and given specific instructions regarding the church instrument he/she is to play.

The selection of wedding music is important. You should remember marriage is ordained and blessed by God. The marriage ceremony is a sacred ceremony, and you will want to use most meaningful music available.

The church does have an excellent sound system, and both tapes and CD's can be used. It is possible to have other instruments (ie: string quartet, violin, flute, etc), but this needs to be discussed with the wedding coordinator so that arrangements can be made with the Sound Technician.

Please feel free to discuss your music with the wedding coordinator. We have one church organist available for weddings. Neil Forsythe @ 667-1318.

IV. PHOTOGRAPHS:

Photos may be taken in the church building. However, flash pictures are not to be taken during the actual service. Time exposed or fast film pictures may be taken from the back of the sanctuary by your photographer. Posed pictures may be taken before and after the ceremony.

You may also have a video made of your wedding; however, you need to check with the Wedding Coordinator as to the placing of the video camera.

It is UP TO YOU to tell the family members and friends about the no-flash rule!

PICTURES: As an accommodation and courtesy to your guests, we would recommend and suggest the reception be started immediately following the ceremony - before pictures are taken, OR that pictures be taken prior to the actual ceremony when all participants are fresh.

V. REHEARSAL:

Individuals who are to participate in the rehearsal should plan to be at the church at the appointed time. It is discourteous to the minister, organist, soloists, etc., if they have to wait several minutes or more for members of the wedding party to arrive. Their time is valuable and should be respected.

Who should attend the rehearsal? Not only should all wedding party members be in attendance, but it is also appropriate to invite parents, grandparents, and others who enjoy the rehearsal experience.

The wedding rehearsal will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour. The entire service will be touched upon, and you are encouraged to ask questions and make suggestions whenever and wherever possible.

Generally speaking, we do not take time for soloists and others who might be providing music to practice during the rehearsal time. These individuals should make an appointment with the church for an appropriate rehearsal time. It is your responsibility to inform your musicians of this matter. If using a CD, we ask that you bring to to the rehearsal so the sound tech can review it during the rehearsal

VII. THE MARRIAGE SERVICE:

It is the desire of your ministers that the service of marriage be most meaningful. There are a number of different services which can be used in your wedding; or if you wish, you can share with the minister in writing your own. In the service, you are to make vows which will bring you together for a lifetime. It is important that you think carefully about the words and their meanings. In a pre-marital conference, the minister will go over the service with you, and will visit with you about the ceremony which you wish to use.

VIII. CHURCH WEDDING COORDINATOR:

Our Wedding Coordinator is available to assist you with varied details associated with a successful wedding day. She can help to provide the relaxed and enjoyable day you desire. Our Wedding Coordinator knows about our church facilities and policies. She will work with the Pastor to ensure a beautiful wedding.

You will receive consultations, rehearsal assistance, and assistance during wedding day service at the church. This is the day of your wedding! She will also be available to greet your vendors and assist your florist. She will work with your pastor since he/she will be the one in charge of the wedding.

Our Wedding Coordinator, Tammy Swartz (970-667-1318) is required at all weddings and you may reach her at the church or at her home.

IX. TIME SCHEDULES FOR WEDDINGS

You will have access to the church for a total of 6 hours on the day of your wedding (3 hours before the ceremony and 2 hours after the ceremony). For example, if your wedding is at 2:00 and all your pictures will be taken prior to ceremony, you may want the church available from 11:00 – 5:00. If you will be taking before and after pictures, you will want to adjust times to allow for enough time after the ceremony. Remember, a total of 6 hours is available to you! Please honor our time frame. It is up to you to communicate this with your photographer.

X. ASK QUESTIONS:

As it is the desire of the church to make your wedding day a time of great joy and remembrance, please feel free to ask any questions you desire and to make any suggestions you feel important. It is YOUR day and we want to make it a happy one for you.

XI. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SANCTUARY & CHAPEL:

1. The Sanctuary will seat 553 which includes the choir loft.

2. There are 13 rows of pews down the center aisle from the back of the church to the front.

3. There are two oil candelabra for use at the front of the church.

4. You may attach decorative items to the end of the pews; however, no adhesive tape or tacks may be used. The church does not furnish these items.

5. In case you are thinking of using an aisle runner we recommend a 75’ aisle runner. (The church does not provide this service, usually you can get an aisle runner through your florist.) An aisle runner must be used if flower girl is dropping real petals. Silk petals can be used without the use of an aisle runner.

6. You are asked NOT TO MOVE OR CHANGE any of the furniture or furnishings in the chancel area. This includes the piano, organ, music equipment, alterware, pulpits or plants.

XII. SMOKING/ALCOHOL POLICY

THE CHURCH DOES NOT ALLOW SMOKING, NOR THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE CHURCH BUILDING . PLEASE ADVISE ALL MEMBERS OF WEDDING PARTY OF THIS POLICY. NO EXCEPTIONS!

XIII. NOTES

A. Use of the Sanctuary will be reserved for programs which are in harmony with the philosophy and theology of the building and First Christian Church.

B. It is understood that there will be times when the Pastors of the Church will find it necessary to use their own discretion with regard to the fees for building use and Wedding Coordinator. For example; financial hardship of an individual or group; or they may refuse to allow use of the building to a competing group, or persons that have basic philosophical or theological differences, etc.

C. A guest minister may be invited to join a pastor of First Christian Church to help perform a marriage ceremony in this church at the discretion of the ministers.

XVI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU:

A. LICENSE: It would be most helpful if you could hand your marriage license to the minister on the evening of the rehearsal. This would be one less thing for you to worry about on your wedding day, and will enable the pastor to prepare a copy for you to take with you. The County Clerk and Recorder, Marriage Licenses Office is at 205 E 6th, Loveland , CO 80537 , (970) 679-4521.

B. BIRD SEED/BUBBLES, ETC: Rice is not allowed to be thrown at weddings here at First Christian Church. You may however, use bird seed, bubbles or any thing else that has been discussed with the wedding coordinator as a way of “sending off” the bride and groom. We allow these items to only be used outside of our church building.

Date: _______________

By:_________________

PERSONS & PLANS FOR THE WEDDING SERVICE

Date of the wedding:____________________________ Time _______________________

Rehearsal date & time: ______________________________________________________

Pastor performing the Wedding Service: _________________________________________

If from another church: Name of Church _____________________________

Phone ______________________________________________________

Number of Guests anticipated_________________________________________________

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NAME OF BRIDE: ______________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________ Work Phone ____________________________

NAME OF GROOM: _____________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________ Work Phone ____________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

(contact address before wedding)

ADDRESS FOLLOWING WEDDING ______________________________________

BRIDAL ATTENDANTS:

1. (maid of honor) _________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

5. ______________________________________________________________________

USHERS:

1. ______________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________

GROOM’S ATTENDANTS:

1. (best man) _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________________________

RING BEARER?_____________________ YES ____________________________ NO

NAME _______________________________________________AGE______________

FLOWER GIRL? ____________________ YES ____________________________ NO

NAME _______________________________________________AGE_____________
CANDLELIGHTERS? YES ___NO___

NAME: _________________________________(AGE, IF CHILD)_________________

USHERS:

1. (Head Usher) _________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________________________

WILL THE BRIDE BE ESCORTED AND A BLESSING OF MARRIAGE GIVEN?

BY WHOM? _____________________________________________________________

RELATIONSHIP? ________________________________________________________

PLEASE DETAIL THE SEATING OF YOUR FAMILY AND SPECIAL GUESTS:

Bride:

Pew 1 - Remains empty

Pew 2_______________________________________________________

Pew 3 ______________________________________________________

Pew 4 ______________________________________________________

Groom:

Pew 1 - Remains empty

Pew 2 ______________________________________________________

Pew 3 ______________________________________________________

Pew 4 - _____________________________________________________

WHERE WILL THE RECEPTION BE HELD? __________________________________

MUSIC INFORMATION:

WILL YOU USE THE ORGAN? _________________ PIANO? ____________________

OTHER INSTRUMENT? ___________________________________________________

MUSICIAN? ____________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER ________________________________________________________

VOCALIST?____________________ _________________________________________

MUSIC FROM A TAPE OR CD? ____________________________________________

LIST OF SONGS TO BE USED AND ORDER OF USE:

1.______________________________________________________________________

2 ______________________________________________________________________

3_______________________________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________________________

NAM E OF PHOTOGRAPHER:______________________________________________

WHEN WILL PHOTOS BE TAKEN?_________________________________________

NAM E OF VIDEOGRAPHER:______________________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SERVICE:

NAME OF FLORIST______________________________________________________

COLORS OF WEDDING__________________________________________________

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER_______________________________________________

When will the pictures be taken?_________________________________________

Style of processional? ____________________ single __________________ couple
Ring ceremony?___________________________ one ____________________ two
Use a unity candle ________________________ yes _____________________ no
Partake of communion in ceremony ____________ yes _____________________ no
Give a rose to mothers _____________________ yes _____________________ no
Will you sign your license as part of the service?_______________ yes _________ no

i. If not, then when_________________________________________

Will you have a Receiving Line at the Church? _______________ yes _________ no
Who will stand in the line and in what order?

EQUIPMENT REQUESTED:

CHURCH’S CANDELABRA____________________ YES_____________________ NO

AISLE CANDLES_____________________________ YES_____________________ NO

KNEELING BENCH___________________________ YES_____________________ NO

GUEST BOOK TABLE_________________________ YES_____________________ NO

GIFT TABLE_________________________________ YES_____________________ NO

WILL USE A WHITE AISLE RUNNER ____________ YES_____________________ NO

(You will need to secure from florist, specialty shop, etc.)

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Tammy Swartz

Our church Wedding Coordinator, Tammy Swartz, is required at all weddings and receptions at the First Christian Church in Loveland . She oversees our church as a hostess would be over her own home. Our Wedding Coordinator is there for you before your wedding day. She will meet with you at the church, and you may call her anytime that you have a question. Tammy is there for you at: rehearsal, before your wedding, for family, and your wedding party. Tammy works with your Minister to make his/her job easier and to ensure both of you a beautiful wedding.

We need her there to greet your florist, musicians, guests, and other vendors. She is there to make sure that our church policies and church home is taken care of. You may reach Tammy at the church.

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Please fill out the following information for the church Wedding Coordinator in order to be entered on the church calendar. Please return to the church office.

*Full name of Bride__________________________________________________

*Home Phone ______________________________________________________

*Work Phone_______________________________________________________

*Full Name of Groom_________________________________________________

*Home Phone_______________________________________________________

*Work Phone_______________________________________________________

*Date of Wedding____________________________________________________

*Time of Wedding___________________________________________________

*Date of Rehearsal ___________________________________________________

*Time of Rehearsal __________________________________________________

*Colors of the Wedding _______________________________________________

*Number of guests expected at this time ___________________________________