ࡱ > 4 bjbj 8 i` i` , V V V V V j j j 8 l j 2 ) + + + + + + $ ! $ d O V O V V d ^ V V ) ) wd8 3 z 0 $ $ V H O O $ * : Flower Mound United Methodist Church Wedding Guidelines Rev. Holly H. Gotelli, Senior Pastor 3950 Bruton Orand Blvd. Flower Mound, TX 75022 972-355-2711 Fax 972-691-6451 Wedding Policy for Flower Mound United Methodist Church A wedding in the Christian setting is a special event in that it is a service of worship. It is the desire of Flower Mound United Methodist Church (FMUMC) to make every wedding a beautiful, meaningful worship event for each couple who marries within our church. Please use these guidelines to familiarize yourself with the procedures of Flower Mound United Methodist Church. If you have further questions or concerns, contact the church office or the wedding coordinator. Scheduling Parties contemplating marriage should contact the church at least six months before scheduling a wedding. No date or hours are to be set without first having met with the Wedding Coordinator and/or the Pastor. It is our preference that clergy of the United Methodist Church perform the ceremony; however, guest clergy may officiate or co-officiate with approval from the clergy staff of FMUMC. Guest musicians also must be approved by clergy staff. The FMUMC Wedding Coordinators are Vicki Green, Stephanie Jenkins, and Sherri Lebredo, who may be reached via email at weddings@fmumc.org or through the church office at 972-355-2711.. Texas Marriage License A Texas marriage license must be obtained no sooner than 90 days before the ceremony and no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled ceremony, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. It is against the laws of the State of Texas for the Pastor to perform the ceremony without the Marriage License. For information phone 972-424-1460 ext. 4185. The marriage license must be given to the Pastor or Wedding Coordinator at the time of the rehearsal. Fees Half of your total fees are required to hold the date on our calendar. Balance is due no later than the evening of the rehearsal according to the following schedule: Sanctuary Facility Use Fee $800.00 * $200.00 security deposit (refunded by mail following ceremony, unless cancellation occurs less than 90 days from the wedding date) Reception Hall Use Fee $500.00 for 4 hours of use, maximum, inclusive of set-up and tear-down Kitchen Use Fee $200.00 Accompanist Fee $325.00 (To be paid directly to accompanist) Wedding Coordinator $300.00 up to 2 consultations + up to 4 hours on the wedding day (To be paid directly to wedding coordinator) Sound Tech Fee: $100.00 Rehearsal (max of 3 hours) $100.00 Wedding (maximum of 3 hours) Paid directly to sound tech (+$25.00 per hour over 3 hours) Clergy: $300.00 (non-members); $200.00 for members. Paid directly to clergy. Please contact clergy at least 3 months prior to the wedding to schedule appropriate pre-wedding consultations. *Members of at least one year are eligible for reduction of the Sanctuary Use Fee to $650.00. For more information, please speak with one of the Wedding Coordinators. Music The music should reflect the faith of the church and should enhance the natural flow of the ceremony. All music is to be arranged with the consultation of the church staff. Only organists and pianists approved by FMUMC's organist or Director of Music Ministries will be allowed to use the church organ or piano. No recorded music is permitted. Floral Arrangements All flower arrangements and their placement must be approved by the Wedding Coordinator prior to the wedding. Sanctuary furniture must be respected at all times. Please use only dripless candles. Rented candelabras and/or unity candle stands must be placed on plastic and removed immediately following the ceremony. We do not have space to store fixtures over the weekend. If you plan to have unity sand, please provide a protective device under each vase. Your florist or wedding coordinator may contact FMUMCs Wedding Coordinator prior to the rehearsal to discuss any floral arrangements and other wedding rentals. No floral, greenery or candle arrangements are to impede the movements of the minister or the bridal party. Additional Decorations Any items to be placed on pews, communion rail, etc., must be approved by the Wedding Coordinator. Aisle floral arrangements may be used only if the pews are protected from moisture. Decorations may be tied to the pews but must not be taped or wired. No pins, nails, tacks, tape or glue may be used to attach decorations to the furniture or the walls of the church. No decorative carpentry of any kind will be allowed in any portion of the church building. Musical instruments and pulpit furniture may not be moved. It is the responsibility of the florist/wedding party to see that all equipment is removed from the building immediately following the ceremony. The church and all rooms used must be left tidy everything is to be left in the same orderly condition in which it was found. Rice For safety, nothing (i.e. rice, birdseed, confetti or flower petals) is to be thrown anywhere on the church premises. Photographs Photographs without flash may be taken during the ceremony. The ceremony may be videotaped, as long as lighting is not intrusive. Photographs with flash are permitted before and after the ceremony as well as when the couple recesses. It is recommended that most photographs be taken before the ceremony. Brides Room/Grooms Room Rooms will be available for dressing two hours prior to the wedding time. It is recommended that the bride bring her dress and veil with her when she arrives for the wedding. No dresses will be received at the church prior to the wedding. Wedding attire should not be left unattended in these rooms, as FMUMC cannot be responsible for any lost or stolen items. It is important that someone be responsible for the removal of all personal belongings and debris from these rooms immediately after the ceremony. Rehearsal The wedding rehearsal is usually held the evening before the ceremony. Please ensure that all parties are present at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. If you require accompanist or sound technicians to be available at the rehearsal, you must notify the Wedding Coordinator at the time of the contractual agreement. The Wedding Coordinator will assist with the rehearsal and also be present at the wedding. Reverence Since the church building is a house of God, a spirit of Christian worship must be maintained at all times. To that end, please remind the participants to refrain from consuming any alcohol prior to the rehearsal or ceremony. Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms are not permitted on church property. Holy Communion If you desire to include the celebration of Holy Communion during your ceremony, all guests will be invited to receive communion. You will need to provide person(s), i.e., ushers, to assist with serving communion, as well as to provide the elements needed, (i.e., bread and juice.) RECEPTION/FELLOWSHIP HALL The Fellowship Hall is available for simple receptions. No disc jockey, band, or dance floor is permitted. A piano is available for use. Recorded music must be approved by clergy staff. Receptions must end and the facility be cleaned no later than 10:00 p.m. No items for the reception may be dropped off before the day of the wedding. Wedding Ritual The following ritual is the United Methodist Book of Worship Wedding Service, which is used for weddings at FMUMC. Processional Greeting Declaration of Intention Blessing of Family and Friends * Scripture Reading Sermon * Exchange of Vows Giving and Receiving of Rings ** Declaration of Marriage Prayers *** Benediction Recessional *Optional Sacred Music Selections **Optional Sacred Music Selection and/or Unity Candle ***Optional Service of Holy Communion The Minister must approve any bulletin. If a guest minister is used, please include name, denomination and current ministerial assignment in the bulletin. If there is no bulletin, guest ministers must announce their name, denomination, and current ministerial assignment orally. Wedding Information The following information is necessary to place your wedding on the church calendar. Notify the Wedding Coordinator of any changes as soon as possible. Wedding Date__________________________ Rehearsal Date:_______________________ Wedding Time__________________________ Rehearsal Time:______________________ Brides Name_________________________ Grooms Name:______________________ Home Phone:_________________________ _ Home Phone_________________________ Work/Cell Phone:_______________________ Work/Cell Phone______________________ E-mail address: _________________________ E-mail address: _______________________ Parent phone:___________________________ Parent phone:_________________________ Member of FMUMC? __________________ Member of FMUMC? ________________ Maid of Honor: _____________________ Flower Girl: ________________________ Best Man: _________________________ Ring Bearer:________________________ Bridesmaids: Groomsmen: Bride Escort:____________________________ Escort Relationship_______________________Ushers: Are there any step-parents or other individuals on either side of the family who require careful seating arrangements? ___________________________________________________________ Minister Preference: ______Rev. Holly Gotelli, Senior Pastor, Flower Mound United Methodist Church ______Rev. Camille May, Associate Pastor, Flower Mound United Methodist Church ______Rev. Bill Lewis, Associate Pastor, Flower Mound United Methodist Church ______I would like to have a pastor from Flower Mound UMC officiate, but I have no preference. ______Guest Minister (subject to approval)___________________________________________ If guest minister, please give name, address and church affiliation: _________________________________________________________________________ Pianist: _____________________________ Have ____ Need ____(at rehearsal? Y__ N__) Soloist/Vocalists______________________ Have ____ Need ____(at rehearsal? Y__ N__) Other musicians ____________________________________________________________ Holy Communion Yes______ No______ Unity Candle Yes______ No______ Unity Sand Yes______ No ______ Address and phone after marriage: ___________________________________________________________________ Wedding Fee Schedule and Contract Sanctuary Use Fee $800.00$800.00*Members eligible for discountRefundable Property Deposit (returned by mail after wedding)$200.00Pastors Honorarium Members (minimum $200.00)$200.00 Non-member (minimum $300.00)$300.00Accompanist$250.00Sound Tech (rehearsal) maximum of 3 hours$100.00Sound Tech (wedding only) maximum of 3 hours$100.00$100.00Flower Mound UMC Wedding Facilitator/Coordinator$300.00$300.00Fellowship Hall$500.00 for 4 hours Coordinator for Reception in Fellowship Hall$200.00 Kitchen$200.00Kitchen must be cleaned and returned to original condition.Set-up only; no cooking on premises. 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