The marriage ceremony is one of the most sacred of all rituals of the church. It is never a social event but is always a rite in which two persons pledging themselves to each other under the blessings of God unite in holy wedlock.
It is the desire of this church, the pastor, and its staff to make every wedding a memorable, beautiful, and meaningful event. In order to maintain a regular practice with regard to weddings and to make all inquiring bridal parties aware of the accepted custom of the church, the following policies are in place. We believe these policies to be the most suitable and practical for all concerned. There are, therefore, no exceptions to these provisions. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
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Ceremony
The newly remodeled Sanctuary seats approximately 1,600 people and is equipped with a pipe organ and grand piano. The bride's room is located adjacent to the parlor, which is directly behind the main Sanctuary.
The Chapel seats approximately 175 people and equipped with an organ, small piano, and sound system. The bride's room is located directly upstairs.
Reception
The parlor will accommodate weddings from the main Sanctuary, and, if desired, larger weddings from the Chapel. It is directly behind the foyer of the main Sanctuary.
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Our church wedding consultant is available to direct your reception and is experienced at doing so. She will be available for consultation and help.
The bride will need to schedule a time with the church wedding consultant prior to the completion of her wedding plans to discuss the details of the reception. Our church consultant must be present or represented by an authorized person at all receptions, whether as a caterer or in a supervisory capacity.
FBC Kitchen Staff must be used to assist with the reception.
Reception Plans
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Reception Plan 1
The Church's wedding consultant will assist in planning the reception. She directs the reception and is present or represented there to direct the reception room arrangements, the handling of all equipment and supplies, and the clean up. Church staff will be used to handle the clean up. With this plan the bride has all church's crystal, brass, silver at her disposal. We will provide nuts, mints, and punch, linens are also available to fit each table.
The bride has the responsibility of furnishing the wedding cake, the groom's cake if one is to be used, the napkins, and any other finger food to be served.
Reception Plan 2
If the reception is catered by an outside caterer, the caterer must furnish equipment used in the reception area, including silver, brass, crystal, tablecloths to fit the tables and paper goods. Family members and friends may also take care of the catering. The church's wedding consultant will assist in planning the reception. She must be present or represented at the reception. First Baptist personnel must be used in the kitchen. With this plan the bride may use the church's crystal, brass, or silver punch bowl, coffeepot, and tablecloths. The bride must supply the wedding cake, the groom's cake if one is to be used, punch, any other finger food, all plastic or paper plates, cups, forks, nuts, and mints. The fee is paid by the bride for the church coordinator and the kitchen personnel. It is understood that all outside caterers will be made aware of and be expected to abide by the established policies.
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Ceremony
Each Minister has developed his own wedding ceremony over many years and many weddings. It is what he feels to be the best. He will be willing to work with you on special needs for the wedding; yet, he has the right to limit those changes to minor ones if needed.
Stand-Up Ceremonies
A stand up wedding is defined as a wedding that includes only the couple to be wed, pastor, and immediate family and friends. The Sanctuary is not to be used for stand-up weddings.
Rehearsal
The wedding rehearsal is usually on the evening before the day of the wedding. It is best to have the rehearsal dinner after the rehearsal to avoid any delays in the rehearsal. The rehearsal MUST begin on time. You have booked the church for a specific time limit. Be sure to notify the wedding consultant of any change in the rehearsal time. Failure to do so may result in the church being locked when the wedding party arrives.
The wedding consultant from First Baptist Church or her designated representative must be present at the rehearsal.
Rehearsal Guidelines
The officiating pastor will be in charge of the rehearsal. He will be assisted by the wedding consultant from First Baptist or her designated representative.
ONE HOUR IS SET ASIDE FOR REHEARSAL. Treat this hour with as much importance as your actual ceremony. Any delays will cost the pastor, organist, soloist, maintenance staff, and your wedding party their time.
Be sure you have made all those who need to be at the rehearsal aware of the time and the timeframe for the rehearsal. Make sure ushers and those assigned to light the candles are also there.
NO SMOKING OR DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PERMITTED IN ANY AREA OF THE CHURCH.
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