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Wedding Information
This information has been prepared to benefit you in the preparation for your wedding. The purpose of this is to make your special day as carefree as possible and acquaint you with the procedures that will be followed and the policies of
WEDDING COORDINATOR:
Your Wedding Coordinator is your main contact with the church for your needs as you prepare for your wedding day. Her name is Charlene Barkes and her phone is : 818/340-4486 & E-Mail cbarkes@aol.com. It is best to schedule an appointment with the Wedding Coordinator to start your special plans. She is the church contact that is most qualified to answer wedding related questions.
Our PASTORAL SERVICES:
A) COUNSELING If the
THE WEDDING PACKAGE:
Your wedding package contains: The wedding coordinator, Pastor, Musician, runner, candles, pew bows, seating for up to 200, the rehearsal and the sanctuary for your wedding. The cost for a wedding in the Sanctuary is: $800.00; the cost for a reception lasting four hours in Harter Hall is: $600.00. The cost for smaller weddings in the Garden or Chapel for up to 25 people is $450.00 and receptions in Smith Lounge will cost $400.00. A charge for a simple office wedding is $200.00.
DEPOSITS:
There will be a $200.00 non-refundable deposit collected at the time of booking for your wedding ceremony. Please note that this is non-refundable. If you are using our facilities for your reception, there will be an additional $200.00 non-refundable deposit for the hall. If you are utilizing our kitchen facilities there is a cleaning/security deposit of $150.00 as well. After we have received your deposit(s), the wedding coordinator will mail a confirmation letter to you.
FEE PAYMENT: Your final payment must be received at least thirty days before your ceremony. Please make checks payable to
WEDDING DAY ARRIVALS:
A bridal party dressing room is available in the sanctuary. This may be occupied up to two hours before your scheduled wedding time and must be vacated within one hour of the completion of your wedding ceremony. When leaving, this area should be left in an orderly and clean manner. Additionally, the groom's party may use another area for changing and dressing if necessary. Most men come already prepared however.
SMOKING POLICY:
STAFFING YOUR EVENTS:
We can help obtain and welcome your outside staff (DJ, florists, photographers, etc.) But names and responsibilities of each member of your outside service people should be provided to the wedding coordinator, so that she can better oversee the coordination and flow of your wedding. Flowers should not be delivered more than two hours prior to your wedding. Please note that The church is not responsible for items left behind.
MUSIC:
The Pastor and the Musician will be glad to discuss music selections with you. If you have any special request(s) for music, please be sure to let the wedding coordinator know one month in advance, so she can contact our musician or provide proper sound personnel. If sheet music is needed, you will be notified and it will be your responsibility to provide same to the coordinator. A cassette tape player or CD player is available within the sanctuary. If you desire a soloist, we encourage your to supply your own, but if you would like some recommendations, we can provide that as well through the coordinator.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
We do have an audio services and equipment available but this service would be an additional cost of TBD by our audio technician , George Walter. You do have the option to hire an outside audio technician to record your wedding. Please bear in mind that the wedding coordinator is well versed in additional wedding services and can provide you with references for other wedding services.
B) OUR PASTOR OFFICIATING REQUIREMENTS:
At least two weeks prior to your wedding date, Please schedule an appointment with the Pastor to review the desired procedures of your ceremony.
WEDDING PARTICIPANTS:
Couples may like to have family and/or friends participate in the ceremony. This could be done by reading scripture, poetry, songs or statements of their own design. This should also be arranged 30 days prior to the wedding date.
WEDDING LICENSES:
The Bride and Groom are responsible for obtaining their marriage license from the designated courthouse, the closest of which is located at
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
It is the policy of
permitted.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
THE WEDDING REHEARSAL:
The wedding coordinator will schedule a rehearsal with each bridal party. All efforts will be made to meet the needs of the bride and groom's timetable; however, this event should not exceed two hours total. Please encourage your bridal parties to be on time. Rehearsals typically take place the night before your wedding day.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO NEEDS:
The purpose of the photographer and videographer is to record a pleasant memory for you. In conjunction with this it is important that the mechanics of taking or recording pictures does not spoil the very memory they are trying to preserve. We ask that all professional photographs and videos be taken from the choir loft or the back of the church. We ask that flash pictures be limited. After the ceremony, the wedding party may return for 45 minutes of pictures. You should note; however, that if you are having a reception on site following your ceremony, it is recommended that you not forget your guests are waiting.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the wedding coordinator.
WOODLAND HILLS
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Pastor: Craig Peterson
P: (818) 346-0820
F: (818) 992-6985
Website: www.whucc.info
E-Mail: whccucc@gmail.com