Wedding Plannning

Recognizing the importance of Christian marriage, Community Christian Church is pleased to host weddings for members and non-members alike. As you plan your "special day" it is vital to remember that the wedding service is a worship service during which a couple makes a covenant with God and with one another.

Expectations:

One of the pastors of Community Christian Church will preside at the wedding. Other pastors may share in the service.
Couples will receive pre-marital counseling. Special arrangements will be made for couples living out of state or serving in the armed forces.
The counseling will include 3 to 5 sessions, or a day long group session.
A pre-marital inventory administered by Life Innovations, Inc. will be administered as part of the counseling program.
The ceremony will be developed in consultation with the pastor.

Choosing the date

Call the church office to select a date. You may consult the church calendar on this web site to review probable openings. Confirm the opening by calling the church office (330-499-5458). The completion of certain forms and a down payment are required to reserve the date.

Non-member fees

*Use of the Sanctuary $ 250.00

*Wedding Hostess $ 100.00

*Premarital Inventory $ 30.00

Candles $ 1.00/candle

*a down payment of $125.00 is required to reserve the sanctuary. The deadline for the remainder of the fees is two weeks before the wedding.

*The gratuity to the minister and the organist are paid directly to the individuals involved no later than the rehearsal. The wedding coordinator or the church secretary will clarify the expected gratuities.

*required

The building use fees include a one hour rehearsal as well as the use of the bridal room (pictured below) and the sanctuary for four hours on the day of the wedding.

Scheduling the Wedding Rehearsal

Rehearsals for Saturday weddings are generally scheduled for early Friday evening, often at 6:00 PM. The rehearsal will last one hour

Sanctuary Decorations

The most convenient time for decorating the sanctuary is Friday before 4:30 PM or Saturday, as soon as the church is opened for the wedding party. Contact the wedding coordinator or pastor to make arrangements. The sanctuary is simple and elegant and does not require extensive decorations. Local florists will be able to guide you.