Northbrook United Methodist Church welcomes the use
of its facilities for the joyous occasion of Holy Matrimony.
We provide a loving Christian environment for a meaningful
worship celebration. Both members and non-members are
welcome.
Non-members are invited to look at the sanctuary during
regular office hours, (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday
- Thursday or 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Friday) or join
us for worship on Sunday.
Appointments to reserve the use of the church facilities
can be made at the church office (770-998-2000) or by
contacting the Wedding Director at the number below.
As the beginning of a Christian Marriage we want to
ensure that weddings are both reverent and beautiful
events. To meet this end, the following policies have
been established.
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Initial Arrangements
An appointment to reserve the use of church facilities
should be made at the earliest possible date. At this
time the Wedding
Information Sheet should be completed and a deposit
of $200 made. This can be done at the church office.
The date and time selected should be agreeable to the
wedding party, the officiating minister, accompanying
musicians and any others involved. The date will not
be put on the church calendar until the information
sheet is received and the deposit is made.
Non-member weddings cannot be booked more than six months
in advance. Weddings will not be scheduled for non-members
during the month of December.
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Ministers
It is assumed the Northbrook UMC Pastor will officiate
unless he grants permission otherwise. If another minister
is chosen by a non-member of Northbrook, a Northbrook
representative will still need to be present and the
fee will be set at $150.
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Counseling
All couples will be required to go through 4-6 weeks
counseling sessions with The Care and Counseling Center
of Georgia. The cost of the sessions are established
by the center. For couples living out of town, acceptable
alternatives may be approved by the Northbrook Pastor.
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Music
The music used in the ceremony should be appropriate
for a sacred service, secular pop music is not considered
appropriate. This is to be determined by the Music Minister
with personal requests granted as is considered in good
taste.
The organist of Northbrook will provide the music for
the ceremony unless he or the Music Minister grants
permission otherwise. Any additional soloists or instrumentalists
must be approved by the Music Minister. It is the bride's
responsibility to coordinate these individuals.
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Wedding Director
A Wedding Director chosen by the Pastor of Northbrook
UMC will assist in all weddings. She will work with
the wedding party even when an outside consultant is
used and she will conduct the rehearsal and direct the
wedding ceremony.
It is required that the bride be in contact with the
Director at least 60 days in advance of the wedding
and the rehearsal. It is the responsibility of the bride
to make the contact with the Director. The name and
number will be provided by the church office.
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Rehearsal
A rehearsal will be set at a time convenient to the
principals involved. All members of the bridal party
will be expected to attend and to be prompt. A maximum
of one hour from the scheduled time will be allowed
for the rehearsal.
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Facility Guidelines
The following guidelines have been set up by me Worship
Committee of Northbrook UMC. It is the responsibility
of the bride to see that all outside participants follow
the guidelines set by Northbrook.
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The florist selected should be familiar with
general church wedding procedures. Time for setting
up the sanctuary will be coordinated with the
Wedding Director the week before the ceremony.
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2) |
No chancel furnishings are to be moved.
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3) |
The paraments on the altar table will be white
and the candles and cross on the altar must remain.
Flowers placed on the altar table are to be arranged
in such a manner that they do not block the cross. |
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No permanent fixtures are to be moved.
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5) |
No nails, tacks or pins may be used in decorating.
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6) |
Only drip less candles should be used and precautions
taken that the floor is protected by drip cloths
or drip dishes.
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7) |
No real flower petals may be used.
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8) |
No rice is to be used at all. Birdseed may
be thrown outside (not on the patio).
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9) |
All decorations, flowers, etc., must be removed
immediately following the ceremony.
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As the church is a sacred place there will be no alcoholic
beverages allowed in any form during the rehearsal,
ceremony or reception or anywhere on the church property.
Smoking is not allowed in any building interior. |
Photography
No flash photos are to be taken during any part of the
ceremony since this detracts from the religious nature
of the service. Non-flash photos may be taken as long
as it poses no distraction from the ceremony. The director
has discretion over the use of cameras during the ceremony.
All photographs involving members of the wedding party
must be completed at least 40 minutes prior to the service.
The wedding party may return to the Chancel after the
ceremony for photographs. The wedding party should also
advise guests of this policy. A video camera may be
used but must remain stationary. Location will be determined
by the director.
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The Reception
There are facilities that may be available for a reception
following the ceremony for church members. Separate
fees and guidelines are in effect for use of these facilities.
The church office will provide this information upon
request.
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| Fees |
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1) |
For fee schedule, contact the church office.
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2) |
There will be an additional $100 charge for
any wedding scheduled for or after 4:00 p.m. on
Saturday.
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3) |
In order for membership fees to apply, a person
must be a member of the church for one year prior
to putting the wedding on the church calendar.
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The remainder of any fees are payable two weeks
prior to the wedding in the church office. Permission
to use the facilities of the church is granted
with the under-standing that the wedding party
abides by the provisions in this policy guide.
We, the members of Northbrook Church, extend our
best wishes and offer any assistance needed for
this happy occasion.
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Please contact:
Debora Daniel
Wedding Director
770-992-9559
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