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WEDDING

GUIDELINES

Guidelines for a Wedding at ECBC & Use of Facility Guidelines

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24

SO YOU JUST SAID...

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING WEDDING!

I WILL

DANNY BEECH

EQUIPPING PASTOR

"It is the desire of the staff and the entire church family to make every wedding ceremony a beautiful and worshipful event."

We are excited for you and are thankful that we, at East Cooper Baptist Church, can be a resource as you continue to prepare for your big day. If you are being married by an ECBC pastor and/or are using our facilities, you are asked to participate in pre-marriage counseling. We are convinced that pre-marriage counseling is a tremendous benefit to you as a couple and can greatly enhance your marriage even before you take your vows! There are several amazing couples here who have been leading pre-marriage classes and discussions for many years. One of the great blessings of the Church is that we are all able to learn from Godly people who have walked before us!

The next step is for you both to meet with me to discuss the “Guidelines for a Wedding at ECBC” and to arrange your counseling. Please give me a call or send an email and we will make a time to get together. I know planning a wedding is an involved process, so the sooner we can make plans, the better! I look forward to hearing from you soon. In Christ,

Danny Beech

GETTING STARTED It is the desire of the staff and the entire church family to make every wedding ceremony a beautiful and worshipful event, and to that end these guidelines are designed.

Guidelines for a Wedding at ECBC

• FAITH: The Bride and Groom must profess faith in Christ alone as their Lord and Savior.

• CHURCH MEMBERSHIP: Either the bride or groom must be an ECBC member, or be the child/grandchild of a member. • BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE: The wedding must meet the Biblical Definition of Marriage as outlined in this guide. • PURITY: As instructed by scripture, the Bride and Groom are asked to have a sexually pure relationship prior to marriage. • PRE-MARRIAGE COUNSELING: Pre-marriage counseling is required and is provided by ECBC at no cost. • FACILITIES: Agreement with the Use of Facilities outlined in this guide.

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:25-26

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BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE

CHURCH STANDARDS FOR WEDDINGS AT ECBC

The following are the basic standards which have been enacted by the elders to govern the use of the church for weddings: 1. Because God has ordained marriage and defined it is as the covenant relationship between a man, a woman, and Himself, East Cooper Baptist Church will only recognize marriages between a biological man and a biological woman. Further, our pastors and ministers and the staff of East Cooper Baptist Church shall only participate in weddings and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman. Finally, the facilities and property of East Cooper Baptist Church shall only host weddings between one man and one woman. 2. The bride and groom must sign a statement of faith in accordance with scripture. 3. We will not as a church marry a couple that is unequally yoked; (i.e., believer and unbeliever) 4. We may not, as a church, marry a couple when one party or both have been divorced and reconciliation to the first spouse is still open. (Each case is unique and is reviewed for special circumstances and considerations). 5. We will not, as a church, marry a couple when a previous divorce situation gives the Elders reasonable doubt that this marriage is of God. 6. We may not as a church marry a couple if they have maintained an impure or morally lax relationship; or have, in the immediate past, a lifestyle which does not represent Biblical purity. 7. We may not, as a church, marry a couple if this marriage is radically opposed by their family members and/or friends--unique circumstances are considered. (Each case is unique and is reviewed for special circumstances). 8. We will not, as a church, marry a couple if they do not satisfactorily complete the premarital course requirements.

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USING THE FACILITIES

All decorations and decorative equipment must be furnished by the wedding party or the florist. Care must be taken to protect the church property against damage. The following must be observed:





Please no nails, tacks, staples, or tape may be used to attach decorations or equipment to the walls, woodwork, furniture or floors.



No childcare is allowed on our premises due to insurance regulations. The use of the nursery rooms is not allowed during weddings. Children are not allowed during setups, decorating or cleaning.If printed bulletins are desired, it is the couple’s responsibility to provide them. The office staff does not print wedding bulletins.



ONLY DRIPLESS CANDLES MAY BE USED. Some non-flammable materials should be placed under the candles to protect the floor and woodwork. The florist or decorator shall be held responsible for cleaning of wax from the floor, furniture and woodwork or equipment, and shall be required to insure that the church premises are clean following the wedding. He/She will also be required to pay for any damages to the church floors, furniture, woodwork, and equipment.



NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY KIND may be served or consumed on the church premises. Drinking of alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated at either the wedding or the rehearsal.



No smoking is permitted on the church property.



No rice is permitted on the church premises. Bird seed may be used only outside the buildings. Rice creates not only a cleaning problem, but also a safety hazard.

Please understand the following restrictions: •

No weddings allowed on Sundays, Easter and Thanksgiving weekends. There are limited dates available for December and February weddings.



Only ECBC members in good standing, their immediate family member (child or grandchild) and those in the joining process may be married at ECBC.

IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM TO MAKE SURE ALL RULES ARE MADE KNOWN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE WEDDING PARTY, RELATIVES, FRIENDS, FLORISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ETC.

Couples are required to complete and sign the LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER that outlines all property use regulations. Please see all regulations under PROPERTY USE REGULATIONS.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Our system for Discipline is simple. Students will need to adhere to the following class rules:

Photography may be taken with 1. Be kind to one another. (Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, as in Christ God certain limitations. Wejustrequire forgave you. Ephesians 4:32) these policies to maintain the 2. Respect God’s house and all that is in it. (Keep watch over yourselves andof all the flock the Holy Spirit has sacredness theof which ceremony: made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28)

• There may be no flash photography during the

When a friend/teacher is speaking, be respectful. (A time to be silent, and a time to speak. Ecclesiastes 3:7)

actual ceremony.

• The wedding party may assemble again in the sanctuary after the wedding for further pictures. Pictures may be taken prior to the wedding. • The pastor must be consulted regarding any exceptions to these wedding picture policies. • A video may be taken from the rear of the sanctuary. A video may be taken also from the front of the sanctuary provided adequate foliage is provided, keeping the camera out of sight from the congregation.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS

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Our system for Discipline is simple. Students will need to adhere to the following class rules: 1. Be kind to one another. (Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32) 2. Respect God’s house and all that is in it. (Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. Acts 20:28) When a friend/teacher is speaking, be respectful. (A time to be silent, and a time to speak. Ecclesiastes 3:7)

Wedding floral arrangements may be left in place for Sunday morning services if appropriate.

• The couple will make arrangements for flowers with a florist of their choice. The ECBC floral guild cannot provide floral arrangements for your wedding. • Flowers may not be placed in the aisles or on the pews. • Flower arrangements and candle stands may not obstruct the movements of the ceremony. • Aisle runners are not allowed. • Flower petals must not be dropped inside of the sanctuary during the processional or outside after the wedding. • All flowers and decorations must be removed from the sanctuary immediately after the ceremony.

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AUDIO/VIDEO

We offer video recording onsite. The video media fees are in addition to the wedding fees. Please let the Wedding Coordinator know if you are interested in a video shoot. You will be responsible for providing payment directly to the person who shoots the video, as arranged for you by the Coordinator.

VIDEO PRICING: $350 for 1-camera shoot and $500 for a 2-camera shoot. (All weddings) Includes 1 or 2 high definition cameras in different angles. The raw footage files will be delivered to the wedding party after the wedding. DVD dubs will not be provided. It is the wedding party’s responsibility to have the files edited by a video company. We do not provide full wedding video services, however, you are welcome to hire your own wedding videographer or e-mail Marc Collins at: [email protected].

MUSIC: Any instrumental or vocal music is the responsibility of the bride and groom. The wedding coordinator is available to assist with contact information for church musicians. Within the ECBC Worship Arts ministry, we have, (but are not limited to) the following musicians, available for weddings: Traditional Vocalists, Contemporary Vocalists, Guitar, Keyboard/Piano, Organ, Trumpet/Brass, Strings/Violin/Cello, and Flute.

Your audio specialist will be available for all sound support for musicians. You will arrange payment for musical services directly with the musicians. Please let the Wedding Coordinator know if you need assistance with musical selections and/or musicians and she will provide appropriate contact information.

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FEES

The fee for your wedding onsite at the East Cooper Baptist Church Sanctuary is $1000. The initial f lat fee covers use of the facility for 5 hours (this includes rehearsal and wedding ceremony). Any additional time used beyond the 5 hours is $100 per hour. The fee begins when the building is first accessed and ends when the building is vacated. The property must be vacated no later than 10:00p EST. The wedding fees directly support the staff members required to assist in your wedding. For a church the size of ECBC, it is imperative that knowledgeable staff be available for your wedding in order for the day of your union to be as stress-free as possible. The following is included in your fee: STEPHANIE CZERWINSKI WEDDING COORDINATOR

WEDDING COORDINATOR

843.532.7736 phone 843.856.1136 fax [email protected]

She is the liaison for all of your questions about getting married at ECBC; available for consultation for all aspects of your wedding onsite; coordinates your rehearsal the day before your wedding; directs all wedding activities for you on your wedding day. We require that you use ECBC's designated wedding coordinator.

FACILITIES/JANITORIAL Onsite at rehearsal and wedding day. Assists in arranging equipment in sanctuary; provides cleanup before and after your wedding.

AUDIO SPECIALIST Onsite at rehearsal and wedding day. Provides all sounds support for sanctuary. Includes 1 hour for rehearsal and 1 hour for wedding. Additional charges will be billed if rehearsal goes long. ($125 per hour over - 1 hour minimum).

WELCOME CENTER AVAILABILITY/USE The Welcome Center may be reserved for the reception only if the wedding ceremony is held at ECBC. The flat fee for use of the Welcome Center is $1000 for 2 hours maximum (does not include setup/breakdown time). The Kitchen, Gym, Gym restrooms, or any ECBC equipment (tables, chairs, or other items) are not included in the fee and are not available for use or rent by ECBC. The same guidelines for the wedding venue apply to the Welcome Center. No alcohol, no live band, no full meals - finger foods only.

Payment Schedule is as follows: (please pay online at eastcooperbaptist.com)

• $200 deposit is due at the time you book your wedding/reserve your date. • $800 balance, along with your liability/release form, is due no later than 2 weeks prior to your wedding date. • $1000 fee, if the welcome center is requested, is also due no later than 2 weeks prior to your wedding date.

You must fill out the Wedding and Premarital Counseling Form under Weddings on the website in order to let us know the pastor of your choice. In addition to filling out the form, please contact the pastor directly for his availability.

Buster Brown

Craig Harris

Carl Schooling

[email protected]

[email protected]

Dave Bruner

Dean Henderson

Leland Brown

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Senior Pastor

[email protected]

Missions

Shepherding & Community

Worship Arts

Pastoral Care

Young Adults

Danny Beech

Equipping Pastor

[email protected]

Matt Reagan

Campus Outreach

[email protected]

*Please note that if you would like Pastor Brown to perform your ceremony, you will need to contact his Executive Assistant, Joy Markwart ext. 2006 or [email protected]. Steve Tuck

Van Barnhill

[email protected]

[email protected]

Children & Family

High School

PASTORS

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