The Reformed Church in America
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Wedding Regulations
The Congregation and Consistory (board) of Sonoma Valley Community
Church (SVCC) happily offers the use of its facilities for those wishing to be
united in marriage. The following
regulations are established to assist couples in understanding the requirements
for the use of SVCC's facilities:
1.
Under
normal circumstances the pastor of SVCC will be the officiant at weddings held
at the church. When another officiant is
requested, that individual must be a licensed minister (active or retired)
affiliated with a Christian church. (*See #7 below)
2.
The
fee for using the church will be $500.00.
This fee covers use of the sanctuary, candleholders, flower stands,
sound system, annex building as needed for the wedding and rehearsal. Maximum occupancy in the sanctuary is between
130 to 150 adults and children. An
additional fee will be charged if the facilities will be used for a wedding
reception. Such fee will be based upon
the size and duration of the reception.
3.
A
separate cleaning deposit of $150.00 will be required prior to use of the
facilities. All or part of this deposit
will be returned depending on whether the facilities are left in a clean an
orderly fashion. Rice and confetti are
not to be used on the church property.
Birdseed can be used outdoors only.
4.
The
piano and organ may by used. These
instruments however are not to be moved.
Tape is not to be used on church furniture. Food or beverages are not
allowed in the sanctuary.
5.
Alcohol
is not permitted on the church grounds, tobacco is limited to outdoor use and
cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.
6.
SVCC
will supply a wedding coordinator to assist with the rehearsal and
wedding. A $75.00 fee will be required
for this person's assistance. The fee
shall be paid directly to the coordinator.
7.
* In
the event that another minister is used to perform the ceremony, the wedding
coordinator from SVCC will be assigned to be on the premises throughout the
duration of the use of the facilities.
8.
Financial
arrangements with the minister of SVCC and church pianists (if requested) will
be handled individually.
9.
It is
expected that wedding parties and their guests will conduct themselves in a
manner appropriate to the use of a house of worship and prayer.
10. Signatures below attest to the couples'
agreement to these guidelines.
Wedding Date:
______________________________________ and Time: ____________
Rehearsal Date: ______________________________________ and
Time: ____________
Minister's name & phone number, if not from SVCC: _________________________________________________,
( )
______________________
Signatures:
Bride (to be) ______________________________________
Groom (to be) _____________________________________
Date _______________________
Phone number where the perspective bride or groom can be
reached: ( ) ___________________________
Couples' mailing address following the wedding:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(Please return a signed copy of this form to the church office)
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