Bogey Hills Baptist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Loving God and Loving People

Wedding Policy

 
 
One of the most important decisions you will ever be called upon to make is marriage. Bogey Hills Baptist Church and its staff will do all that they can do to make this a meaningful day.
 
The following are a few guidelines that will insure an atmosphere of sacredness.
 
1.         The members of Bogey Hills Baptist Church and non-members are welcomed and encouraged to use the church for weddings. 
 
2.         All arrangements regarding the availability of needed facilities must be made through the church office, and the pastor should be consulted regarding his schedule before announcing any plans for a wedding. .
 
3.         The couple to be married must be counseled by the pastor before the ceremony, unless other arrangements are made. Also, the pastor is to conduct the wedding unless the pastor and the couple to be married mutually agree upon other arrangements.
 
4.         Members will not be charged for the use of the church facilities as your faithful tithes and offerings have provided the building. There will be no charge for the use of the church if either the bride or the groom is a member of Bogey Hills Baptist Church. However, because preparation and cleanup from weddings is not a part of the custodian's regular work, a custodial fee will apply to everyone. Fees are to be paid by the day of the rehearsal.
 
Building Fee                                                    Member                      Non-Member
 
Auditorium                                                      None                            $150.00
Fellowship Hall                                                None                            $150.00
           
Custodian Fee                                                 Member                      Non-Member
 
Auditorium                                                      $100.00                       $100.00
Rehearsal Dinner                                              $50.00                         $50.00
Reception                                                        $100.00                       $100.00
 
 
Pastor Fee                                                       Member                      Non-Member
 
                                                                        Honorarium                  $250.00                   
           
5.         DECORATIONS
 
     A.    Flowers must be in clean, rust free, and leak proof containers to protect carpeting and floors.
 
     B.    Only drip less candles may be used in the decorations and care should be taken to see that wax does not get on furniture, carpet or floors.
 
     C.    No thumbtacks or scotch tape may be used to put up the decorations on furniture or woodwork. Masking tape usually works well.
 
     D.    It is the responsibility of the wedding party to see that all decorations are removed immediately after the wedding.
 
      E.     Church premises shall be left as clean as possible after removal of the decorations. Any breakage or damage to church equipment or property must be replaced or repaired by those reserving the church.
 
6.         If the use of the Fellowship Hall is required for the reception, reservations MUST be made at the time the church is reserved for the wedding and the following guidelines observed:
 
     A.    The washing and replacing of the items used in the kitchen is the responsibility of the wedding party.
           
     B.    All property belonging to the wedding party must be removed immediately after the reception.
 
     C.    If held on Saturday, the wedding ceremony and reception must be completed by 7:00 p.m.
 
7.         Smoking is not permitted inside the church building. The use of intoxicating beverages in any form is not permitted in the church building or on the church grounds.
 
These policies will be considered to be in effect unless otherwise agreed upon in advance of the wedding by the pastor or the church membership.