Wedding Policy

WEDDING POLICY

 

As the peace that Jesus promises, peace that surpasses all understanding, permeates your heart, it will flow to others who are involved in your wedding and will be evident to the guests who attend.

 

It is possible to turn your wedding over to the Lord and have this peace through the whole time of preparation as well as the actual ceremony.  The Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church shares your joy in this event and wants your day to be happy and full of wonderful memories.  We hold our building to be the sacred House of God, and we pray your actions follow this sentiment.

 

The Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Board which meets the first Monday of every month formally approves all weddings, however to ensure your service flows smoothly with Jesus ever present, we establish these guidelines for a joint cooperation between you and our designated Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Wedding Coordinator.

 

  1. Use of the Sanctuary and Fellowship Halls
    1. No furniture, fixtures, or sound equipment will be moved without the specific permission.
    2. Only candles are to be used that do not create smoke or have wax that does not drip.
    3. The use of nails, tacks, or tape in attaching flowers ribbons, greenery or decorations to pews, walls or any furniture is prohibited.
    4. All flowers or plants that contain water must have plastic underneath contents.
    5. The use of alcohol, tobacco, rice, or confetti inside or outside of the facility is prohibited.  Birdseed is acceptable for use outside.
    6. Attire of participants must be appropriate for church.
    7. The seating capacity of the sanctuary is 65 people.

 

  1. Music Policy
    1. Musicians are to be approved by wedding coordinator.
    2. Music is to be chosen so that it gives glory, praise and honor to God.  Music is to be approved by the wedding coordinator.
    3. Use of the facility's audiovisual equipment will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and must be operated by a person designated by the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church.

 

 

  1. Wedding and Rehearsal Reservation Dates
    1. You may tentatively reserve the facilities by verbally coordinating with the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Wedding Coordinator.
    2. Your reservations will be confirmed once the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Wedding Coordinator receives your written application and required deposit.
    3. The Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Board will consider your reservations final, pending their positive approval.
    4. If a decision is required before the next meeting of the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Board then the head elder will contact other elders, head deacon, treasurer, wedding coordinator, or other major church officers to obtain a quorum in order to make a majority vote decision concerning the use of the facility.

 

  1. Marriage counseling between you and your future spouse will be at the discretion of the attending Pastor.

 

  1. The use of the facilities will be granted provided that
    1. Both bride and groom are Seventh-day Adventists, or
    2. Both bride and groom are not Seventh-day Adventists, or
    3. A Seventh-day Adventist Pastor does not officiate a marriage between a Seventh-day Adventist and a non-Adventist.

 

  1. Use on Sabbath
    1. The Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church will generally be available for weddings any day of the week except Saturday, which is the Sabbath.
    2. The use of the church on Saturday will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

  1. Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Wedding Fees
    1. For Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist church members:
      1.  There will be no charge for the use of the church.
      2. A $100 custodial deposit will be required.  This will be refunded if the facility is left clean after the service.
    2. For non-members:
      1. A $75 fee will be charged for the use of the sanctuary.
      2. A $75 fee will be charged for the use of the fellowship hall.
      3. A $150 custodial deposit will be required.  This will be refunded if the facility is left clean after the service.

 

WEDDING APPLICATION

 

Please complete the following form with your wedding information, and submit it to the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Wedding Coordinator.

 

Bride  ________________________________________________________________________

 

Groom  _______________________________________________________________________

 

Requested Wedding Date  ________________________________________________________

 

Requested Wedding Time  ________________________________________________________

 

Requested Rehearsal Date  _______________________________________________________

 

Requested Rehearsal Time  _______________________________________________________

 

Pastor  ________________________________________________________________________

 

Wedding Party Coordinator  ______________________________________________________

 

Organist/Pianist  ________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Soloist(s)  _____________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Musician(s)  ___________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Number of guest including wedding party  ___________________________________________

 

The custodial deposit is required at time of this application with the balance due no later than at time of the rehersa1.

 

AGREEMENT

 

We have read the policies of the Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Church for use of the facilities, music, and fees, and agree to them.

 

 

Wedding Date  _____________________________

 

 

Signed  _____________________________________________________                                    

                        Bride                                                                                                   Date

 

 

Signed  _____________________________________________________                                    

                        Groom                                                                                                 Date

 

 

 

Witnessed by:  _________________________________________________________________

The Aspen Park Seventh-day Adventist Wedding Coordinator

 

 

Custodial Fees Received  _______________

 

 

Balance of Fees Due