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WEDDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (pdf version)

Grace Fellowship Church has a very positive view of weddings.  We believe that each wedding is not just a ceremony, but a joyous worship experience, which involves a definite request for God’s blessing on the marriage.  We want to be participants with you as you go through this most important occasion in your life.  We believe in the scriptural admonition “…do not be unequally yoked” (II Corinthians 6:14).   Therefore, marriages of two believers will be performed, marriages of two unbelievers may be performed, but a marriage of an unbeliever and a believer will not be performed.

The first step in the process is to contact our Administrative Assistant to verify the availability of the date you wish to request.  Non-members may not book a wedding date more than five months in advance.

If the date you request is available, and you wish to proceed with plans to carry out a ceremony at Grace Fellowship Church, you must call one of our pastors to inquire further about using the church for your wedding.

After speaking with one of our pastors, the next step is to contact our Wedding Coordinator who will require you to fill out an informational questionnaire.  The Coordinator will be a resource person for you and is available to answer questions you may have regarding the ceremony and other services GFC can offer.  The Coordinator will additionally assist you in organizing and coordinating details about your ceremony and will be in attendance at the rehearsal and ceremony.  The Coordinator will oversee the general activities of your rehearsal and ceremony to help facilitate a smooth and joyous celebration.

Pastors: Warren Burns and Jeremy Wright  - 317.839.5190
Administrative Assistant: Jenny Long - 317.839.5190                             Wedding Coordinator: Andrea Shuman - 317.837.8447
Sound Technician (contact): Mike Heaton - 317.838.0083

  • Saturday evening weddings must begin no later than 6:30 p.m.
  • NO smoking is permitted anywhere on GFC property.  The wedding party is expected to enforce this for ALL guests. 
  • NO possession of or drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted anywhere on GFC property.  We hold you personally responsible to inform ALL of your guests of this restriction.
  • Throwing of rice is prohibited.  Birdseed and bubbles are acceptable, but must only be available to guests at the exterior of the building and must only be thrown/blown outside and away from the building.
  • Protective plastic is required under all lighted candles.  ONLY drip-less candles are to be used. 
    Additional questions regarding supplementary decorations, flowers, musical accompaniment, etc…, should be directed to the Wedding Coordinator.
  • The Nursery and Classrooms (not already allocated as Dressing Rooms) are not available for weddings.  Children must be attended by adults at all times and will not be allowed to run throughout the building.
  • Dressing Rooms are provided as follows:
    • The Pre-K - Kindergarten Classroom will be provided for the bridal party (females).  The attached Restroom is available to them.
      b.  The Fifth-Sixth Grade Classroom will be provided as a Dressing Room for the men.  The      Men’s Restroom will be available to them.
  • The Dressing Rooms and Restrooms must to be emptied of all personal belongings as the last of the wedding party leaves the building.
  • The sound system and equipment will be operated and handled ONLY by a sound technician authorized by Mike Heaton.
  • Flower girls may not use real flower petals for scattering in the pathway of the bride. Real flower petals have a tendency to get crushed into the carpet and the stain is irremovable.  Silk flowers are acceptable.
  • Arrangements for clean-up of candelabras, floral items, decorations, etc., must be discussed with the Wedding Coordinator prior to the ceremony.
  • Do NOT attempt to change the temperature in the building.  If you have a request concerning this matter, discuss it with the Wedding Coordinator prior to the ceremony. 
  • The Foyer may be available for rehearsal dinners.  This must be discussed with the Wedding Coordinator.  The Sanctuary is NOT available for rehearsal dinners and/or receptions.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:  Be aware that during the months of April - June (baseball season) and August - October (football season), AJAA uses our parking lot extensively.  If your ceremony is scheduled during these months, we strongly recommend YOU provide parking attendants for the ENTIRE day of your ceremony in order to maintain sufficient parking for you and your guests.  Questions regarding this should be directed to the Wedding Coordinator.

APPLICABLE FEES

Use of Grace Fellowship Church (fee waived for GFC family) $150.00
Wedding Coordinator    $100.00
Sound Technician  $75.00
Custodial fees    $200.00
Use of Foyer for rehearsal dinner (if scheduled)   $100.00

Fees must be paid in a lump sum no later than two (2) weeks prior to the ceremony.  The check should be made out directly to Grace Fellowship Church (ceremony fees written in the memo line).

We are delighted to share in this occasion with you.  And remember . . .

Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor.
If one falls down,his friend can help him up.

(Ecclesiastes 4:9,10b)