Weddings
At First ChurchWeddings
At First Church
Please call the church to check to see if the date you want is available
904-829-3459 or email your request at fumc@aug.com.
YOUR WEDDING
At First United Methodist Church, St. Augustine, FL
First United Methodist Church is eager to make your wedding a beautiful and
memorable occasion.
The following information
and policies have been established by our Trustees and Administrative Board
to accomplish this purpose.
SETTING THE WEDDING DATE:
Before a definite date and time has been set, please telephone the church secretary,
or the pastor to make sure the church and the pastor are available. A
$150.00 deposit is due upon reservation of the church.
THE CEREMONY:
Approach marriage as a Christian, sacred event of life-commitment, and the entire
ceremony as a worship experience. As such, we agree to set before our family
and friends an example of courtesy, cooperation and sober behavior. We use the
basic United Methodist Order of Service. Any variations or innovations as related
to the part of the man and woman shall be thoroughly discussed with and approved
by our minister.
All persons involved in the wedding shall be at the church no later than 30
minutes before the start of the wedding.
PREMARITAL COUNSELING:
The couple should make arrangements with the pastor for Premarital Counseling
at least 4-6 weeks before the wedding date. This is for two reasons: 1. Get
acquainted; 2. Discuss marriage responsibilities, concerns and issues. The pastor
or couple may request additional sessions.
THE MUSIC:
Because a wedding is a sacred service administered according to the ritual of
the United Methodist Church, all music should be appropriate for Christian Worship.
Please keep this in mind when you select your music. The regular church organist
or a designated substitute shall play for all weddings. Ours will be notified,
or if you wish to select your own music, you must contact him personally.
(John Dean #904-280-0855-home)
THE REHEARSAL
All persons who are to participate in your wedding should be present and on
time for rehearsal, no later than 10 minutes past the hour set. This includes
the bride and groom, parents of both, bridesmaids, ushers, maid/matron of honor,
best man, flower girl, ring bearer, and any other persons taking part in the
wedding. The minister must approve the date and time of the rehearsal.
WEDDING COORDINATOR
The First UMC provides a wedding coordinator for all weddings. This person is
there to assist the minister, care for the church property, and provide direction
for the wedding party. You may wish to use your own wedding consultant or director
from outside the church. If so, this person will work directly with the church’s
coordinator.
POLICIES OF THE CHURCH:
~ Persons appearing for the rehearsal or wedding under the influence
of alcoholic beverages will cause cancellation of the ceremony in the church.
~ No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises, including the receptions
located at First UMC.
~ No smoking in the church buildings; No tacks, nails, pins or screws are to
be driven into the walls or furnishings; No rearranging of the Sanctuary
and Chancel area.
~ Candles for the Altar are provided by the church; all other decorations such
as candelabra, Unity Candle, white aisle runner, flowers, etc. shall be provided
by the bride.
~ Non-drip candles must be used!
~ Flowers shall be delivered by the florist in time for the decorations to be
completed at least two hours before the wedding – unless other arrangements
have been made.
~ Protective cloths or plastic should be placed under all plants containing
moisture.
~ No Flash Photography during the Wedding ceremony –
only during the processional and recessional from locations designated by the
director or pastor. Natural light photos may be taken during the ceremony from
the balcony or rear of the sanctuary. Guests may not take pictures during the
ceremony. Any portion of the ceremony may be reposed for photographs following
the ceremony. No more than one hour is allowed for pictures following the ceremony.
~ Video taping of the ceremony may be done from a stationary position designated
by the pastor.
~ On the day
of the wedding, the Coordinator arrives at the church two hours before the ceremony
to begin preparation and to be available to the wedding party. *If you
need to be in the church earlier, then you must make your requests known to
the wedding coordinator as the church is not always available or opened.
*THIS EXTRA TIME MAY BE SUBJECT
TO AN EXTRA FEE.
CHURCH FEES
Members:
Sanctuary No Charge
**Wolfe Fellowship Hall No Charge
*Pastor $250.00
*Organist $200.00
*Coordinator $200.00
*Janitor $ 150.00
*Sound Technician
$75.00 (operates the sound room, CD player and DVD player ~ if needed)
Non-Members:
Sanctuary - $300.00 - this
fee includes 1-2 hour rehearsal max! Also day of wedding the church is open
2 hours before event and allows for 30-45 minutes max of picture taking inside
the church following the ceremony. If your event will require extra hours
beyond these mentioned, please discuss this with the wedding coordinator as
extra fees may be required. Thank you.
**Wolfe Fellowship Hall $200.00
(A $150.00 deposit is due upon reservation of the Church/Fellowship Hall and
the balance is due two (2) weeks prior to the date of the wedding.)
*Pastor $250.00 (The pastor's fees may be subject
to change if a different minister is used other than the one from the church
- please may sure you check what those fees are)
*Organist $200.00
*Coordinator $200.00 (this fee includes one hour rehearsal and at least 3 hours
on wedding day - if you are going to require additional hours then this fee
is subject to change)
*Janitor $ 150.00
*Sound Technician
$75.00 (operates the sound room, CD player and DVD player ~ if needed)
*These fees to the pastor, organist, coordinator and janitor are all paid for
individually on the evening of the rehearsal. The Wedding coordinator will provide
envelopes with each person’s name on it and either cash or a check will
be paid to the appropriate person. Also, the Marriage License should be available
to the minister at the rehearsal.
** If the Fellowship Hall is used and the janitor is needed for clean up an
additional fee of $100.00 will be required.
~ Our church may not be available on certain holidays and/or holiday
weekends. If available, the fee schedule is subject to change. Please check
with our office for this information.
Wedding
Application............................................
First United Methodist Church
118 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-829-3459
Fax: 904-829-9710
General Information:
Today’s date______________
*Time and date of Wedding__________________________________________
Location of Wedding reception___________________________________
*Time and date of Rehearsal_________________________________________
Location of Rehearsal dinner____________________________________
Bride’s name and address __________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________Home Phone______________
Email address:_____________________________________________________
Work Phone_________________
Cell phone_____________________
Groom’s name and address_________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________Home Phone______________
Work Phone_________________
Cell phone ____________________
Consultation contact________________________________________________
(Mother, Friend, etc.)
Address_____________________________________________phone______________
Church Affiliation:
Bride’s church affiliation__________________________________member?__________
Groom’s church affiliation_________________________________member?__________
Previously married:
Bride no_____ yes_____ Children_________ ages______________
Groom no_____ yes_____ Children_________ ages______________
Wedding Party:
Name of Best Man ________________Maid/Matron of Honor_______________
Name of Ringbearer ______________age____Flower Girl______________age_____
How many Groomsmen?_____________Bridesmaids?_________________
Who will give the bride away?____________________________
Relationship_____________________
Anticipated attendance?________________
*There are certain times of the year when the church is not available to weddings:
Easter weekend, the last weekend in September, the whole month of October and
the weekend closest to Christmas Day.
CHURCH POLICY FOR HOLIDAY WEDDINGS:
**Also if you plan on having your wedding the last Sunday in November (30th) and/or all of December, be advised that it will be a Christmas Wedding with all the trimmings. The Church will be decorated for the holidays with poinsettias, wreaths, Christmas Trees, and pew bows. If this is not suitable for you, then plan on a different time of the year or a different venue as we will not be making any changes!*** Please initial________.
Picture showing the church decorated at Christmas!
**Please also be aware that during Hurricane Season First United Methodist Church reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or delay any wedding that might be scheduled during a time when a hurricane is threatening the area. Our first concern is the safety of all guests and the safety of the building. If there is any doubt the wedding will not take place. _________________please initial that you have read this policy.
If you have any
questions regarding any of these policies, please feel free to discuss them
with the Pastor or Wedding Coordinator.
Special Needs:
Unity Candle no_____ yes_____
Video no_____ yes_____
Church Candelabra no_____ yes_____
Holy Communion no_____ yes_____
Sound system no_____ yes_____
Soloist no_____ yes_____
Organist no_____ yes_____
Pianist no_____ yes_____
Reader no_____ yes_____ name:_______________________
Fellowship Hall no_____ yes_____
Will you be using the pastor of First United Methodist Church? No_____ Yes______
If you checked NO then please write the name, address, phone number
and church affiliation of the pastor who will be marrying you.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other Needs:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signatures below indicate understanding/acceptance of Church Policies and Wedding
Fees outlined in the Wedding Brochure.
Signed by Groom and /or Bride______________________________________
Today’s date______________________________
Fax # (if available)_________________________
~ a copy of this agreement will be provided after signed copy is received.
For office use only:
_______________________________________
Date wedding director contacted
_______________________________________
Date application sent Date application received
_______________________________________
Date paid Amount paid