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All
persons scheduling weddings at Christ United Methodist Church (members or
non-members), after the worship requirements have been met, will have
their wedding and rehearsal dates guaranteed upon payment of the security
deposit.
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Christ United Methodist Church requires you worship with us for six weeks
before we schedule your wedding. Please sign in during worship.
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Dates
for your wedding, rehearsal and church facility use must be cleared
through a Christ United Methodist Church Pastor and the church office.
We encourage scheduling weddings six months prior to the wedding date.
If any change is necessary, the pastor and the office must be notified
immediately. It is the policy of Christ United Methodist Church to
have all wedding events completed by 8:00 pm on Saturday evenings to allow
for clean-up for Sunday morning worship. Weddings with a church
reception must begin by 4:30 pm.
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$200.00 deposit is required at the time the rehearsal/wedding dates are
put on the church calendar. The amount will be refunded to you the
week following your wedding assuming all church rules are followed and the
church facility is left in the condition it was found.
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If a
Pastor other than a Christ United Methodist Church Pastor is desired to
assist with your wedding, written consent must be given and the invitation
extended from one of our Pastors.
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The
marriage license must be turned in to the church office by the Monday
before the wedding date.
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Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the church or on the grounds.
No red punch, rice, birdseed or helium balloons are allowed. If you
believe your wedding party will be smoking, please provide appropriate
sand containers for areas outside the building. The family is
responsible for seeing that these rules are respected. Violation of
this paragraph will result in forfeiture of deposit.
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Music
is a very important part of the wedding ceremony. Since you have
asked for a Christian wedding in God's house, we request that you select
music in harmony with the setting. (Photocopies of music are not
acceptable.) If you have questions, discuss the matter with the
Pastor or organist. We expect you to use our approved Church
Organists. They are familiar with the organ and the procedures of
our Pastors.
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Jennifer McRoberts (Pastor Cutrell's weddings) or Carol Lee (Pastor Lee's
weddings) are our Church Wedding Coordinators. Please contact them
to assist you with questions about the wedding and rehearsal.
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Counseling is required. Specific requirements will be explained by
the Pastor. Charges may be involved.
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Floral decorations should be in keeping with the spirit of the sanctuary.
Simplicity is always the standard. Furniture may not be moved.
Tape, tacks, or nails are not allowed. Please use ribbon or pipe
cleaners. Plastic protectors are to be put under the candelabra.
The aisle runner needs to be 75 feet long.
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You
may select any photographer that you desire. Your photographer
should consult with the officiating clergy prior to the wedding about
pictures during the ceremony. Stationary videos are fine.
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The
United Methodist Women do serve wedding receptions for Christ United
Methodist Church members and their families in Fellowship Hall. We
recommend that Christ United Methodist Church receptions be served by the
United Methodist Women. It should be scheduled through the
chairperson of the Wedding Committee after the dates have been cleared
with the Pastor. The United Methodist Women will provide you with a
beautiful reception, delightfully served, at a fair price. Services
of the United Methodist Women include table arrangements, (punch bowls,
candelabra, cups, plates, etc.) as well as serving and clean up after the
reception. Not included are flowers, napkins, cake, punch or any
food. The cost of a reception for up to 50 guests is $100.00 and
$1.00 for each additional guest.
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Remember that you are expected to take care of al the details of your
wedding. Dressing rooms are available for the wedding party.
We ask that you pick up all your belongings after the wedding. The
church is not responsible for lost articles. Do not leave money or
other valuables in the dressing rooms at any time.
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The
Pastor will be in charge of the rehearsal.
FEES FOR WEDDINGS AT CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Support Staff
OUR CLERGY do not charge for wedding services. Monetary gifts
are accepted, but not required.
CUMC MEMERS ONLY
$50.00 - Fellowship Hall Reception
$100.00 - To the United Methodist Women for up to 50 people and $1.00 for
each additional person.
8540 US 31 South,
Indianapolis, IN 46227
317-882-1549
Fax: 317-881-8409
Preschool: 317-881-4804
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Christ
United Methodist Church