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Wedding Policy The CVAC building is available for weddings and receptions. An application must be filled out for consideration by the church board at least four (4) weeks prior to the date desired. Applications for use of the sanctuary will be considered for both members of CVAC, and non-members. Approved applicants must agree to abide by the following policy: 1. Governing Principle:
Wedding ceremonies held within our facility are to be held to a standard of
simplicity and dignity. This wedding policy is established to bring clarity and
fairness to the process of using the church building. Per order of local codes
we are allowed a maximum of 250 people in the church building. All issues and
ideas cannot be foreseen. Written special requests will be considered at the
time of application. 2. The Couple: Our
sanctuary is dedicated to the worship of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. All
weddings will be Christian and the couple married must be off the same faith
group. 3. Officiating Minister:
It is the responsibility of the officiating minister to ensure that the couple
can be legally married according to the state and Biblical guidance given in the
current Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, published by the General
Conference of Seventh-day Adventist’s. The officiating minister must be
legally qualified to perform weddings in the State of Connecticut. A marriage
license must be secured from the South Windsor Town Hall, on Sullivan Avenue.
This marriage license must be in hand, at the church, at the time of the
wedding. 4. Pre-marital Counseling:
The officiating minister must provide a signed statement of proof that
pre-marital counseling sessions have occurred, and that the couple has been
alerted to the responsibilities of marriage to one another, the church, and
their community. 5. Ceremony Arrangements:
It is the responsibility of the couple to make arrangement for the ceremony (and
reception) including pastoral service, organist, musicians, decorations, etc. 6. Rehearsal: To avoid
conflicts with other church activities, the rehearsal date and time must be
approved on the Wedding Application. Rehearsals may not be conducted during the
Sabbath hours. If the officiating minister in not the CVAC pastor then a deacon
will need to be present. 7. Respect & Reverence:
The thrill of a wedding brings great joy and happiness, but dignity should
permeate both the rehearsal and wedding ceremony. We ask that the dress of
participants be modest. We ask that the building be respected by using no tacks
or nails or any damaging tape on the walls, woodwork, or pews. We ask that no
rice or confetti be used inside the church or on the church grounds. We ask that
candles, if used, be dripless, and concern for safety be a major concern in
their placement. No smoking is permitted, nor the use of alcohol. 8. Music: All music
performed in the wedding ceremony should be dignified and bring glory to God.
Musical selections are to be submitted for approval to the CVAC Pastor no later
than four (4) weeks prior to the wedding date. The couple is responsible for
securing and remunerating the musicians. 9. Restoration of Sanctuary:
The present platform furniture may be moved. The moving of the Grand Piano is
not an option. It is the responsibility of the wedding party to ensure the
building is restored to its normal condition within 24 hours of use. The couple
is to assume full pecuniary liability for all damages to church property
resulting from the rehearsal or wedding day use. 10. Wedding Fees: Sanctuary:
Rehearsal:
Wedding:
* The Deacon Fee’s are paid by
all wedding parties and rehearsals. These fees cover a period of four (4) hours
for each event. Should the deacon be on duty more that four hours, then each
additional hour or part there of will be charged at a rate of $10 per hour. This
extra hour fee will be deducted from the refundable damage deposit, if
applicable. All fees and deposit must be paid one month prior to the wedding date. The check for the Refundable Damage Deposit should be separate from the check for other feeds. The checks should be made out to the "Connecticut Valley Adventist Church", and mailed to the address at the top of the application. The Damage Deposit will be returned if no damage is done to the building or grounds. Members who leave the building unclean and out of order, but undamaged will lose the cost of cleaning from their Damage Deposit. The Fellowship Hall is available
for the use of Wedding Receptions. The Policy and Application for the use of the
Fellowship Hall should be obtained and sent in at the time of the Wedding
Application. Policy Approved February, 1997
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