• The exact date and time of the ceremony (and rehearsal if needed) is cleared through the Church Office.

• The reservation deposit has been made.
• .The name of the officiating minister (and any assistants) has been listed and he/she has agreed to participate.

• The Wedding Guidelines have been read carefully and all paperwork filled out, signed and returned to the Church          Office

            Any changes (date, time, etc.) must be made in consultation with the Church Wedding Coordinator, the Church Office and the officiating minister.

1. Facilities for Weddings:
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• NO sanctuary furniture may be moved without the permission of the pastor. The Altar table and Cross may not be          removed from the chancel nor obstructed. The Pulpit may not be moved.
• Absolutely NO food or drink is allowed in either the Sanctuary or the Chapel
• Absolutely NO alcoholic beverages are permitted on the church campus. Smoking is not permitted inside the                  building or near entrances
• The person booking the facility will be personally responsible for all damages or breakages to that facility during          the event. No rooms other than what has been booked are to be used without permission from the church office.
• Hymnals, Bibles, etc., are not be removed from the pews.
• Non-flammable material must be placed under all candelabra, vases, pots, or baskets, etc., to protect the carpet and     furnishings. Altar candles are provided by the church.
• Lighted candles may not be placed in the sanctuary windows due to fire hazard.
• No thumbtacks, fasteners, glue, tape, etc., nor any other items which might deface the furnishings or walls of the         church or the handrails outside the church may be used.
• NO rice may be thrown; bird seed and/or rose petals are acceptable. 
• DO NOT open both the outside entrance doors and the inside Narthex doors at the same time. If the outside doors         are to be opened, the Narthex doors are to remain closed!! The air conditioner and/or heating units CANNOT                   maintain any comfort level for your wedding guests if all the heating and/or cooling is allowed to escape. This could     also cause damage to our units that you will be held responsible for.
• All decorations, floral arrangements, etc., must be removed the day of the ceremony. 

 

 

Music and Photography:

•               The music for the ceremony should be in keeping with the atmosphere of worship which pervades the whole of the worship service.
• Music may be arranged through our Organist/Pianist, Ms. Nancy Carleton (251) 564-4512. The base fee is $300.00 and     additional cost may be incurred depending on the requirements for the wedding, i.e., rehearsal music, special               anthems, extensive preludes, etc.
• If you would like to use your own musician, contact Ms. Carleton so that she may meet with him/her to ensure the         outside musician is familiar with our instruments.
• This church allows NO flash photography during the ceremony. It is considered to be inappropriate and distracting.     Photography is permitted from the balcony of other unobtrusive locations so long as there is no noise of distraction.     Photographers and videographers are not permitted to stand on furniture nor may anything be placed on the                 furniture that may cause damage. Violations of these parameters will result in the violator not being allowed to work     on this campus in the future.
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• M here will be no flash photography during he ceremony.  is considered to be inappropriate and distracting to have flash pictures taken during the ceremony. All photograptFIRST UMC USAGE FEES                                                                            We do not “rent” the church. These fees cover costs incurred by the church for janitorial services, utilities, facilities upkeep and equipment replacement. A space is not considered “booked” until $100.00 deposit is paid to secure the date. This deposit is NOT refundable for any reason. The fees must be paid in full before a key is issued. The key may be obtained between 8am and 1pm Monday through Thursday. The key must be returned in a timely fashion after the event.   

 

 

Usage Fees are Per Day  

                                                                         Non-Members – $200.00

 

 

 

 

• NOTE: Positively no food or drinks allowed in the Sanctuary or the Small Chapel!! If the wedding party will be eating prior to the ceremony, Norman Barnett Hall should be used!!

 

• If you plan to have a rehearsal dinner and the reception at the church, that will be considered two separate days with two separate charges. You are also required to pay a security deposit and a cleaning fee. There is also an additional charge for the use of the sound system in Wesley Hall. Absolutely No alcoholic beverages are allowed on church premises.
• Printable Forms: Wedding Guidelines
• Facility Guideline and Usage Fees
• You can bring by the Business Office, with payment, Monday – Thursday from 9am – 1 pm.  Forms can also be faxed, emailed, or mailed with payment to FUMC  324 Pineville Road Monroeville, AL  36460