WEDDINGS
AT
CALVARY
United Methodist Church
801 South Huntington Street
P. O. Box 9
Syracuse, Indiana 46567
457-3778
Pastor
Rev. David Henry
Office Administrator
Lori Barsoda
Organist
Barbara Bartels
Home Phone 834-7992
Rev. June 2016
INTRODUCTION
The marriage ceremony is one of the most sacred rites of the church. It is a service of
worship in which two persons commit themselves to each other in holy wedlock.
It is the desire of Calvary Church and its staff to make every wedding a beautiful and
Memorable event, and to extend every possible courtesy to wedding parties. Therefore,
Serious study and careful judgment have entered into the establishment of our wedding
guidelines.
Please examine this booklet carefully. If you have questions about its content or our
wedding policies, please contact one of the pastors or secretaries.
FIRST STEPS FOR WEDDING ARRANGMENTS
1. We recommend making contact with the church at least four months in advance of
the wedding. After receiving the deposit and completing the initial interview with
the officiating pastor, the date will be placed on the church calendar.
2. The pastor in charge will meet with the bride and groom for the first
interview to get acquainted, to inquire about the relationship of the
couple, and to establish dates for future interviews (about three hours),
the rehearsal, and the wedding..
3. Please complete the “Wedding Information” form at the back of this brochure and
bring it with you to the first interview with the pastor.
4. Schedule a conference with the church organist, Barbara Bartels to discuss and
select music that is appropriate for the wedding. Her home phone is 834-7992.
VIDEO TAPING
We prefer that all video taping be done with the existing light from the side or balcony.
WEDDING FEES
Contributing Members Non-members and
And Constituents Inactive Members
Due one week Due one week
before wedding before wedding
NC Sanctuary Use $600
75 Custodian 75
100 Organist 100
(if accompanying Soloist add 10/rehearsal)
150 (Suggested Honorarium) Minister 200
15 Candles 15
NC Refundable Deposit 500
50 Sound Technician 50
Refundable Deposit will be refunded the week following the wedding after it has been
determined that all rules have been followed and there is no damage to the property.
WEDDING RECEPTION FEES
The United Methodist Women will provide a reception setting at $75 for the first 50
People, and $3 for each group of 5 people thereafter. They will charge an additional
$25 for serving extra food (other than cake, punch, etc.).
The custodial fee for receptions is $45.
A refundable deposit of $50 may be required of non-members for the reception.
WEDDING ATTENDANTS
Best Man ___________________ Maid of Honor __________________________
Groomsmen_________________ Bridesmaids____________________________
____________________________ ______________________________________
____________________________ ______________________________________
____________________________ ______________________________________
____________________________ ______________________________________
Ringbearer ___________________ Flower Girl_____________________________
Ushers ______________________ and ______________________________________
____________________________ and ______________________________________
(Ushers may be groomsmen. Need one for each fifty guests.)
Other Attendants ___________________ _____________________________________
GENERAL PLANS
Officiating Pastor ___________________ Organist ____________________________
Photographer _______________________ Soloist _____________________________
Florist ____________________________ If altar flowers are to be left for Sunday
White aisle runner Yes _____ No _____ please sign up on church flower calendar in
advance.
WEDDING MUSIC
Prelude Requests: Title & Composer Special Music: Title & Performer
______________________________ ________________________________
______________________________ ________________________________
Processional _____________________________ Service Music: Hymn # ________
For Wedding Party ____________________ For Unity Candle _________________
For Bride ____________________________ Recessional ______________________
Custodial Check List of things to be in place before the rehearsal.
Registration Stand… ___________________ Altar candles checked… ___________
Candle Lighters… _____________________ Altar/pulpit color… white __________
Kneeler …. ___________________________ seasonal __________
Men’s Dressing Area ____________________ Candelabras: 1 set _____ 2 sets ___
Women’s Dressing Area __________________ $15 charge
Wedding Fees: Amount Due __________ Date Paid __________ Amount Paid _______
Address After Marriage ____________________________________________________
Phone ____________________ ____________________
WEDDING INFORMATION
Calvary United Methodist Church
Wedding Date____________ Time ________ Rehearsal Date ________ Time _______
Reception Location__________________ Rehearsal Dinner Location ___________
Time __________________
GROOM
Name________________________ Occupation ______________________
Address ______________________ Race: Black________ White_________
City ____________ State _______ Multi -racial ___ Other (specify) _____
County ____________ Phone _________ Previous Marital Status:
Residence (inside city limits?) Yes ___No___ Never Married _____
Birth Date _________________ Age _____ Last Marriage Ended By:
Place of Birth (State) ________ Death ___ Annulment ___ Divorce ___
Education (Last grade completed) ________ Date ___________
Social Security # (voluntary) __________ Number of Previous Marriages _____
Father’s Name ____________________ Mother’s Name__________________
Place of Birth (State) _____________ Place of Birth (State) _____________
BRIDE
Name _______________________ Occupation _____________________
Address ____________________ Race: Black _______ White _______
City _______________ State _______ Multi-racial ___ Other (specify) ____
County ____________ Phone _________ Previous Marital Status:
Residence (inside city limits?) Yes___ No ___ Never Married _______
Birth Date _______________ Age _____ Last Marriage Ended By:
Place of Birth (State) _______ Death__ Annulment ___ Divorce ___
Education (Last grade completed) _______ Date __________
Social Security # (voluntary) __________ Number of Previous Marriages _____
Father’s Name ___________________ Mother’s Name ________________
Place of Birth (State) _________________ Place of Birth (State) ____________
MAKING THE RESERVATIONS
A reservation will be confirmed only when one of the pastors has agreed to officiate at
the wedding. Tentative dates may be cleared by phone; however, it is necessary that the
bride and groom have a personal conference with the pastor at least one month prior to
the wedding.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
The sanctuary of Calvary Church is available for weddings and seats up to 250, with
additional seats in the balcony. A fellowship hall (with kitchen) is available for
receptions and is managed by the United Methodist Women.
Use of alcohol and tobacco are prohibited on the premises.
Bird seed may be thrown and handed out outside the building only. Paper confetti is not
permitted.
FEES AND MARRIAGE LICENSE
Since there are extra costs for labor, maintenance, and service connected with a church
wedding, a schedule of fees is included with this brochure. Some fees are adjusted
downward for contributing church members and constituents whose regular gifts to the
church support some of these services.
All fees are payable to the church secretary at least one week prior to the wedding, and
should be written to Calvary United Methodist Church.
The marriage license should be brought to the church office one week prior to the
wedding.
NON-SUPPORTING CHURCH MEMBERS
Church members who do not regularly attend worship and/or contribute in excess of full
fees will be expected to pay that rate. In case of demonstrated financial hardship, fees
may be negotiated in consultation with the pastor.
GUEST MINISTER
A minister from another church may assist in the wedding ceremony. However, this is a
matter which requires the consent of the pastor and a formal invitation to the guest
minister. A pastor from Calvary Church will direct the rehearsal and officiate the
wedding.
THE REHEARSAL
The pastor will be in charge of the rehearsal. The bride and groom should insist that all
members of the wedding party be present and prompt. It is helpful if both sets of
parents are also present, if possible.
The church provides a dressing room where wedding dresses may be delivered at the
time of the rehearsal or the day of the wedding.
FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS
A beautiful sanctuary requires very little decoration. We discourage using any
decorations which will hide from clear view the worship symbols; including the cross,
the Bible, the communion table, the pulpit and lectern, and the kneeler. No furnishings
or existing decorations may be moved without pastoral approval.
The church provides all candles used on the altar table and in the candelabra with the
exception of the unity candle. If additional candles are used, they should be drip less
and adequate covering is necessary under them to protect carpet and furniture.
All flowers, clothing, etc., should be taken from the building when you leave the church
after the wedding.
PHOTOGRAPHS
It is preferred that all flash photographs be taken before or after the sacred service.
Pictures may be taken in the aisle during the processional and recessional. During the
ceremony, only non-flash pictures by the photographer from the back are permitted.
Couples are encouraged to have pictures taken before the service so that they can be
with their guests afterwards.
