•    It is important to remember that Grace Fellowship is a tobacco and alcohol free campus. The only exception to this rule is the use of wine during the taking of Communion.

 

•    It is the responsibility of the bride, groom and their families to inform their guests of all policies regarding the use of church property.

•    The church will be unlocked two hours before the scheduled wedding time unless otherwise approved.

 

•    Deliveries and wedding party members are welcome during those two hours.

 

•    Dressing rooms are available in the education wing of the church building. These rooms are classroom spaces that must be left in the condition they were found by the wedding party.

 

•    The church will not be responsible for any personal items.

 

•    It is the responsibility of the wedding party to inform the florist, photographer and/or caterer  of our stated policies.

 

•    No food or drinks are allowed in the sanctuary.

 

•    Wedding dresses may not be delivered to the church.

 

•    Only ribbon or cloth may be used to secure bows to pews or chairs. No tape is allowed to be used in the church auditorium or entrance area of the church.

 

•    Do not attach tape since it may remove finish from the wood or scar the walls.

 

•    No wax candles may be used in the church.

 

•    Only birdseed or rose petals may be used for showering the bride and groom after the wedding and may only be thrown outdoors.

 

•    Real rose petals are not to be dropped by flower girls due to carpet stains.

 

•    Confetti or rice are not allowed. Decorations and rental equipment are to be removed promptly following the ceremony. They may not be left overnight.

 

•    To meet this requirement, the florist must make arrangements to have all of his or her property picked up immediately following the wedding.

 

•    The church will not be responsible for removing and storing equipment and is not responsible for any articles left after the wedding.

 

•    The church reserves the right to bar any florist not willing to accommodate these rules.

•    Reflecting the sacred nature of the wedding ceremony, every part of the ceremony, including the music, should be appropriate.

 

•    Sound equipment may be used by church personnel only.

 

•    Soloists and musicians may rehearse one hour prior to the wedding, when the sound technician arrives.

 

•    There is a baby grand piano for accompanists, but there is no organ.

 

•    Fees for accompanists or vocalists must be arranged independently with the individuals involved.

 

•    The sound technician is paid by the wedding party directly. The family should contact him directly to prepay his fees for the rehearsal and the wedding. He should be available one hour prior to the beginning of the wedding ceremony and one hour prior to the rehearsal.