The family at Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church (LCBC) believes that a wedding ceremony should be Christ-centered.   A wedding is a celebration of two people, male and female, that God has brought together. The wedding and its preparation should be done in a way that will bring honor and glory to God.

PROCEDURES:

 Counseling

All engaged couples of the church who desire to be to married by the pastor will be required to have counseling sessions conducted by the pastor.  Sessions should be scheduled with the church secretary.

Making Reservations

Contact church secretary to reserve wedding date. After date is reserved, contact church administrator to discuss the use of the church’s facilities. A reservation form must be completed, and if you are an outside organization a Hold Harmless Agreement must be completed. At that time a copy of the church’s Policies and Guidelines will be discussed and distributed.

Priority for weddings will be given to church members. Non-members will be allowed to schedule weddings no earlier than ninety (90) days before the event.  

Music

Since we believe that marriages established by God it is important to approach the wedding service as an experience of worship.  Therefore, all music must promote God’s ideal of love. All music must be either sacred, contemporary Christian or music that expresses committed love and fidelity.  The Pastor must approve all music.

 Decorations

No furnishings may be moved from other parts of the building without prior approval.  Nails, tacks, staples, screws, pins, tape, or anything that will mark the woodwork, pews, carpet or walls will not be used.  Wax candles will not be allowed.  Only dripless candles will be allowed. All decorations must be removed from church premises immediately after the wedding without exception.

FEE FOR USAGE OF THE CHURCH

 LCBC Members:

There will not a cost to members in good standing for at least one year for weddings at the church.  However, a $150.00 security deposit will be required.  The security deposit will be returned only after an inspection has been completed.  If damages occurred during the event, the amount of repair will be deducted from the security deposit.

Non-members

A fee schedule for the use of the church will be given and discussed by the church administrator