Weddings at Clifton

General Guidelines:

Weddings at Clifton are to be officiated by one of the ministers on staff.  Exceptions must be approved

by the staff and counseling may still be required.

 

Couples desiring to be married at Clifton must be members or immediate family of members (children, grandchildren, siblings, and parents OR couples where neither attend church on a regular basis may also

schedule a wedding.

 

Couples should call Reda at 896.0302 to check availability for the date of your wedding.

 

Our ministers strongly feel that premarital counseling is a necessary part of the wedding preparations.  Because counseling is a requirement if you are to be married at Clifton, the couple must meet with a counselor well in advance of the wedding (at least three months prior to the wedding date).  Our minsters reserve the right to refuse to marry anyone they do not feel is ready for marriage.

 

Because our marriage beliefs and practices stem from the Bible, and God's guidelines pertinent to marriage, our ministers require couples to remain celibate prior to the wedding ceremony.

 

Decorations for Saturday weddings scheduled in the Sanctuary must be taken out by 10:00 p.m.  Contact reda@cliftonchristianchurch.org for availability for set up.  It will be determined by the church event calendar.  The wedding party assumes total responsibility for damages to the building and/or property.

 

The throwing of rice and/or birdseed, or the use of confetti is prohibited.  The use of such will result in a clean-up charge of $100.  If candles are used, they must be NON drip.

 

If the reception is to be held at the church no alcohol is to be served in the church building.

 

Rehearsal:

 

The date and time of the rehearsal must be cleared with the Church Office.  It is wise to do this when the date and time of the wedding is arranged.  One hour will be allotted for the rehearsal.

 

Couples should be aware that at times there could be stage props/sets, and or banners in the sanctuary that are not removable.  The church will do its best to hide or disguise such items, but in certain situations these items will have to remain in place during the entire wedding ceremony.

 

All participants in the rehearsal should be reminded to be prompt. Musicians/Vocalist should make arrangements to rehearse music before the wedding rehearsal.

 

Wedding:

It is the responsibility of the Bride and Groom to secure all musicians/vocalist for the wedding.  Fees should be discussed with the musicians/vocalist; the church is not responsible for these fees.

 

Bridal consultants or bridal services are sometimes helpful in arranging the flowers, candles, aisle cloth, etc.  However, it is possible to make all the plans yourself and to rent or purchase necessary items from florist or other suppliers.

 

Arrangements can be made for the Bride and Groom to receive Communion as part of the ceremony.

 

The Conference Room has been designated as the Bride's room.  She and her attendant(s) may dress there and wait for the wedding to begin.  Rooms may also be arranged, if needed, for male members of the party to use.

 

Dresses, suits, tuxedos, etc, should be delivered to the Bride's home or another place that she designates.  These items should not be delivered to the church.

 

Photography & Video:

Photographs and video can be important memories of your wedding.  We encourage photographs and video to be taken before and after the ceremony.  Ushers should be instructed to inform guest with cameras that flash pictures are not to be taken during the wedding ceremony.

 

Video cameras are permitted during the ceremony. Any video recording of the service needs to be executed in such a way that it does not in any way detract from the wedding ceremony.

 

If pictures are to be taken following the ceremony, the time allotted should be kept to a minimum.  It is a great disservice to the family and friends to have them wait an excessive amount of time while pictures are being taken.  It is advisable to have some pictures taken before the wedding.

 

Another idea is to let your guest go ahead to the reception and begin eating while pictures are being taken.  If a cake reception is held in the church, you may wish to go immediately to cut the cake , greet the guest, and then return to the Sanctuary for the picture taking.

 

Fees:

$300.00 Sanctuary (Seats 150-175)

$150.00 Fellowship Hall and Kitchen (You are responsible for cleanup)

$150.00 Facility Staff (Someone from the church staff must be on the property)

$75.00 Deposit due upon confirmation of wedding.  In case of canceled wedding plans the deposit is refundable if canceled 30 days prior to the wedding.

Set up is your responsibility.  Tables and chairs are available upon request. It is your responsibility to clear tables.

Counseling: Fees will be determined with available counselor.

All fees are due and payable to the church two weeks prior to the wedding.

 

First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Cell Number:
Fiance's First Name:
Fiance's Last Name:
Fiance's Email Address:
Fiance's Phone Number:
Fiance's Street Address:
Fiance's City, State, Zip:
Fiance's Cell Number:
Is the Bride a Member of Clifton?
If no, please list church of Bride, if any
Is the Groom a Member of Clifton?
If no, please list chruch Groom attend, if any
Date of Wedding:
Time of Wedding:
Date of Rehearsal:
Time of Rehearsal:
Number of anticipated guest:
I would like to use a minister from Clifton:
If no, who will be performing the ceremony?
Building Needs? Please list all rooms you will need. (eg) Sanctuary, Kitchen, Dressing Room, Fellowship Hall:
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