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.

Appointments

Initial Arrangements
Appointments to reserve church facilities can be made by emailing our Wedding Director Sara Almstedt.

Ministers​

A Northbrook UMC pastor will officiate unless permission is granted to do otherwise. If another minister is chosen by a non-member of Northbrook, a Northbrook representative will need to be present for a fee.

Counseling

All couples will be required to go through four to six weeks of 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.

Wedding Director

Northbrook UMC's wedding director 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.

Facility Guidelines

The following guidelines have been set up by the Worship Committee of Northbrook UMC. It is the responsibility of the bride to see that all outside participants follow the guidelines set by Northbrook.
  1. 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.
  2. No chancel furnishings are to be moved.
  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.
  4. No permanent fixtures are to be moved.
  5. No nails, tacks or pins may be used in decorating.
  6. Only drip less candles should be used and precautions taken that the floor is protected by drip cloths or drip dishes.
  7. No real flower petals may be dropped by a flower girl.
  8. No rice is to be used. Birdseed may be thrown outside (not on the patio).
  9. All decorations, flowers, etc., must be removed immediately following the ceremony.
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.
A reservation of church facilities should be made at the earliest possible date, with an agreed-upon day and time solidified. At date confirmation, the Wedding Information Sheet should be complete and a $250 deposit made online or at the church office to hold your date. Non-member weddings cannot be booked more than six months in advance and will not be scheduled to take place during December.

Music

The music used in the ceremony should be appropriate for a sacred service. Most secular pop music is not considered appropriate. This is to be determined by the Music Minister with personal requests granted that are 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.

Rehearsal

A rehearsal will be set at a time convenient to parties 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.

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.

Fees

  1. For fee schedule, contact the wedding director.
  2. There will be an additional charge for any wedding scheduled for or after 4 p.m. on Saturday.
  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.
  4. 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.

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.
Northbrook United Methodist Church  -  11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075  -  Phone: ​770.998.2000 - Fax: 770.594.9380
Mailing address: Northbrook UMC, 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-380, Roswell, GA  30075-2274