Wedding Information

This is a sample of the information that we will exchange for your wedding!

 

YOUR WEDDING and US

DEACONATE  INFO

Rehearsal: ______ ____  ___ at:  _____  

Wedding: _______ _____ ___ at: _____ 

TELEPHONE:       

Bride:  ________________Address: ________________________

Groom: ___ ___________ Address:________________________                     

Original contact:________________________

 DATES                       INFORMATION

 _________                  Request for church received

 _________                  Availability of the church confirmed

 __________                Confirmation for church sent

 __________                WD Church Wedding Brochure sent with fee noted. 

 Circle the applicable fee   

Members - friends $105.00

Residents of Dover/Adjoining Town $250.00             Guests $450.00

__________                Dates Revised

 __________                Church confirmed for new dates

 __________                Deacon Assigned: _____________Tel. _______________

 __________                Information Sheet Returned  ____  Given to designated deacon

 __________                BALANCE DUE CHECK RECEIVED

 __________                Thank you sent for money received

 (contribution noted) by _______________

NOTES:

  Sample confirmation letter

  Dear

 On behalf of the Church Deaconate, I acknowledge your request and confirm the reservation of our church for your wedding on __________________ with a rehearsal on _________________.  The hour is to be confirmed for both.  A member of the deaconate will welcome you and serve as our Church Host for both occasions.

 Your deposit check to hold these dates is due here within two weeks of the date of this letter.  Kindly return the enclosed INFORMATION SHEET with your final check by ____(4 weeks prior rehearsal)____ to continue holding your scheduled dates. 

 Advise us of any change in the dates reserved for you wedding.  If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact our minister, the Rev. Marcia Dorey at 802/464-2736.

 Our church rejoices in your interest and as you complete your plans, we welcome you to worship with us.  We wish you both God’s rich blessings!

 Sincerely yours,

 Your Deacon

 OUR WEDDING POLICY

Eligibility

The West Dover Congregational Church is available for weddings to Church Members and their immediate families, and to Friends of the Church: those who have or have had an ongoing connection with the church and their immediate families.  It is also available to residents of Dover and the adjoining towns. Depending on the availability of the church, those who are not eligible on the above basis may request to be married in our sanctuary.

Our church hosts only a limited number of weddings due to the many responsibilities of our shared minister and the varied uses of our building. Prospective bridal parties should inquire, in writing, about the dates for rehearsal and wedding, as well as a second choice.  Dates should be set well in advance.

We welcome those planning to be married here, to come as prospective bride and groom, to several West Dover Church Services and have the opportunity to meet members.  Our Sunday Services are scheduled at 9AM throughout the year.  It is hoped that a wedding in the West Dover Congregational Church may lead to an association with the Church by the future husband and wife.

Liturgy and Counseling

The West Dover Church considers a wedding to be a worship service of dedication and celebration.  The guiding principle is drawn from the seventeenth century Congregational tradition in which the bride and groom make and receive assurances and promises.  The service consists of readings from the Bible, prayers, charges, vows and a blessing.

At least three ministerial sessions are required.  The Church believes that liturgy – counseling are a necessary and meaningful part of contemporary marriage and family life.

 Use of Facilities                                      

It is expected that the minister of the W. Dover Church will officiate at weddings services for those who are members, Friends of the Church, their immediate family members and those currently residing in Dover and adjoining towns.

        1b.  For those outside the area, those connected with another local church, following consultation with our minister and Deaconate, another ordained minister may be invited to share the service.

It is the wedding party’s responsibility to contact our minister.  In the event we have no permanent minister, contact the Chairman of the Deaconate.

Music shall be discussed with the minister.  The church organist must be contacted relative to music for the service.  The Bridal Party is responsible for making their own financial arrangement directly with the musicians.  In no case should the organ be moved.       

A Deacon (or Deaconate designee) will be your host, open church 15 minutes prior to rehearsal and 30 minutes prior to the wedding.

Candles may be used in the altar area only.

It is the responsibility of the wedding party to make arrangements for photography.  Flash pictures may be taken during the processional and recessional only.  Kindly, advise your guests that during the religious ceremony, no flash pictures are to be taken, due to the interruption it causes. Videos may be done from discreet locations.

No food or beverages may be used in the sanctuary.  Alcoholic beverages are not prohibited in the church building and on the grounds.

Please do not throw confetti or rice inside or outside the Church.  Bubbles or rose petals are acceptable substitutes for outside only.

If the guest number will exceed 75, the Dover Police should be notified three weeks before the wedding so that arrangements can be made for traffic control.  Guests are urged to car pool in order to maximize the capacity of the parking space in front of the church and the Parking Lot south of the Town Hall.

The church should be reserved for the rehearsal as well as for the wedding service!  All participants shall be ready to commence the rehearsal at the confirmed time.

 

                                  YOUR WEDDING and US 

The cost of the marriage of ____________________  &  ___________________________

 In our church on ____________________ is  $_______.00

 A gift beyond the above fee, made by members / friends of the wedding party, as a contribution to the Church, will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged.   It will advance the mission of our church and continue the preservation of our historic 19th Century structure.

       CHECK    “A”                                                                               CHECK “B”

Non-refundable deposit of $ _______.00                 Wedding fee balance            $______.___

due 14 days after our letter, confirming dates.          Contribution                $ _________

                                                                                 TOTAL                      $_______.__

            Check # ____________ Date __________                Check #___________

             These two checks hold your confirmed dates.  Mail them to

West Dover Church Treasurer, Box 710, West Dover VT 05356-0710                                                                           

Our church rejoices in your interest and as you complete your plans,

we wish you a sense of God’s richest blessings!

 {[Official use: MF Res Guest per ___ & MD]}

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::DETACH HERE  enclose Information sheet with Check”B”:::::::::::::::::::::

 To continue holding your scheduled dates,  kindly mail your INFORMATION  SHEET + Check “B” together with this section by _(4 wks prior)____.

 

   TO:  West Dover Church Treasurer       

For the marriage of ___________________ & _________________

 Wedding fee balance            $______.___

WEDDING DATE:_____________                  Contribution                 $ _________

TOTAL                       $_______.__

  {[Official use: MF Res Guest per ___ & __]}              Check # _______ Date ________                       

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::   DETACH NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FORM HERE  ::::::::::::::::::::::::

To continue holding your scheduled dates,  kindly mail your INFORMATION  SHEET + Check “A” together with this section by _(4 wks)____.

 

   TO:  West Dover Church Treasurer                     

  For the marriage of ___________________ & _________________

              PO Box 710, West Dover VT 05356-0710   

    Wedding fee                  $ _________

50% deposit_________$______.___ enclosed

WEDDING DATE:_____________              

Contribution                 $ _________

TOTAL                       $_______.__

 Check # _______ Date ________                       

 {[Official use: MF Res Guest per ___ & __]}   

YOUR WEDDING & US

Information Sheet to be returned prior to wedding

 In order that we may host your wedding party in a smoothly running ceremony, return this form with your balance due check.   REHEARSAL on______________ at ____   WEDDING on___________ at  _____.

 Please list telephone #        as well as the names ( * including nick names)

___________________                      CLERGY _______________________

___________________                      Organist  ________________________

___________________                      BRIDE *__________________________

local:_______________            Father       __________________________            

Grandparents:

local:_______________                      Mother           ______________________

___________________                      GROOM *________________________

Local:______________                      Father ___________________________              Grandparents:

                                                Mother            __________________________

                                                Maid of Honor * ____________________

                                                Best Man *            ____________________

                                                Head Usher *  _____________________

 ************************************************************************************************************************TEL: _____________ FLORIST will bring _____Floral Arrangement(s) to the church at___AM/PM      

        Circle desired location for flowers:  Altar    Organ Stand    Foyer    Window sills   2    4   6    8

            

Candles on Altar      Other decorations with Wall Saver tape only:             Pew Bows     Front Rail

SEATING:

            A. Number PARTICIPANTS in wedding party:        ____            (    ) # children included

            B. Number of SEATED GUESTS (155 max in pews) ____          (    ) # children included

            C. Number of FOLDING CHAIRS needed (40 max)   ____   

            D. Expected Number (A+B+C) at church ceremony        _____  TOTAL # PEOPLE

 

DESIGNATED PERSONS to:

____________________            remove all decorations IMMEDIATELY AFTER your ceremony

____________________            take flowers to reception CHECK {      } #___ arrangements to be given to church

____________________            assist in putting away any folding chairs and other needs of the host

 

SPECIFIC REMINDERS, REQUESTS, CONCERNS:           

  {   }  Ring bell as couple leave church   

{   }  Wedding License                                                  {   }  Carillon

{   }  Traffic control discussed with Dover Police                {   }   Wheelchair: Use South side entrance

{   }   Checks (A + B) Att: Treasurer  {CK # _____ _____  {   }   Receiving Line NO/ YES Circle location:

{   }   OTHER:                                                                      {   }    Fellowship Room    Foyer    Sidewalk          

POST WEDDING Couple info:  Name(s) _____________________________________ Address:_____________________________________

City            _______________________ STATE ___________  ZIP ___________   

  We wish you Godspeed as you face the future together and

We appreciate your choosing to begin married life in our sanctuary!

 

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