Wedding Policies and Facility Guidelines

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Eligibility

15th Ave Christian Church has opened its doors to marry members and non-members. All wedding dates must be scheduled through the church secretary by calling the church office at (309) 786-6925. We suggest that weddings be scheduled up to twelve months in advance.

Schedule the wedding

• Check with the church secretary to make sure your date is available and pick up a wedding packet.
• Complete the wedding application and all appropriate paperwork. Send the completed paperwork to the church office with any necessary deposit.
• Once the non-refundable $50.00 deposit is collected, your date is confirmed. Facilities are available on a first come, first served basis.
• Schedule an appointment with the minister to discuss your wedding ceremony.

Facilities

• The Sanctuary seats 225 guests and the Chapel seats 25 guests.
• Rooms are available for wedding party members to dress in.
• Animals are not allowed in our buildings unless they are therapy animals.
• You are responsible for any damage to church property, and necessary repairs are your responsibility.
• No alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco products are allowed in the church building or on church property.

Equipment

• Four brass candelabras that hold seven candles each
• One unity candle holder
• Plant stands are available

Wedding hosts

Wedding hosts are required. The number of hosts corresponds to the size of your wedding party. Wedding hosts are members of the congregation whose purpose is to assist with the needs of the wedding party and families and to ensure that the ceremony moves smoothly and on time. A wedding host will contact the bride one to two weeks before the wedding to discuss details.

Rehearsal

The rehearsal occurs the day before the wedding. The officiating minister is in charge of the rehearsal. All members of the wedding party and the musicians are expected to attend. Wedding hosts will also be present to fine-tune all details.

Music

The music you choose is an important part of your ceremony. The musician you hire from 15th Ave Christian Church will gladly help you choose appropriate music. Our organist and pianist has first right of refusal.

Decorations

All decorations should be removed from the church following the ceremony. Any items left on the premises will be disposed of by our custodial staff. Decorations must not damage church property in any way. No flowers or plants should be placed on any wood-finished surfaces.

Furniture and fixtures

We are unable to accommodate the rearrangement or removal of furniture, fixtures, promotional materials, or signs. Please respect the primary purpose of the facility.

Decorum

15th Ave Christian Church is a place of worship. Actions and activities should always be conducted with proper respect for the church and should be uplifting to the Lord. This includes weddings. The use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products is not allowed in the church building or on church property.