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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: 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 EligibilityThe
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 CounselingThe
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 ________
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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 appreciate your choosing to begin married life in
our sanctuary!
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