Please list the first AND last names of all attendants. Place a comma between each attendant.
If you don't have a flower girl, type None.
Please include the first and last names of the bride's parents and their spouses if applicable.
Include first and last name.
Include the first AND last names of all groomsmen. Place a comma between each groomsman.
Please type the first and last name(s) of the ring bearer(s). Type NONE if you're not including one in your ceremony.
Please include the first and last names of the groom's parents and their spouses if applicable.
Who will officiate your wedding ceremony?
Include the name and full address of the wedding location.
What is the date of your wedding REHEARSAL?
What is the date of your actual wedding ceremony?
At what time will the bride be marching down the aisle?
Enter your second choice for a wedding ceremony date in case your first choice is not available.
List the name and phone contact of your personal wedding coordinator. If you don't have a wedding coordinator, type NONE.
Are you planning on including any special elements such as a 'unity candle' or 'sand ceremony'? Please describe below.
Are you planning on featuring live, pre-recorded, or both live and pre-recorded music before and during your ceremony? Please describe below your music plans for the wedding ceremony, including pre and post-service.
By clicking this box I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by all the set forth in the wedding policy and this application.
WEDDING GUIDELINES
We are happy that you are considering the Heath Church of Christ as the setting for your future wedding. Before filling out the wedding application, please carefully read the church’s guidelines for weddings.
Some Special Requirements
Your wedding is a day; however, your marriage is for a lifetime. Our hope is that your marriage will endure “until death do you part.” The following two guidelines are designed to help your marriage begin on the right foundation and last for a lifetime.
Couples are required to participate in premarital counseling.
Typically, the couple will meet with the minister performing their ceremony for three to five sessions of premarital counseling. Some of the practical topics for these sessions include expectations, compatibility, family relationships, future goals, finances, communication, and God’s role in a successful marriage.
Regarding God’s design for marriage.
Because Heath Church of Christ holds to the Biblical teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman for a lifetime, the church will not participate in and our ministers will not oversee same-sex marriage ceremonies.
While our ministers may choose to conduct weddings of couples living together before marriage, HCC holds to the Biblical instruction that sexual intimacy is reserved only for those in a marriage relationship.
We believe that God blesses couples when they follow His design for marriage. Genesis 2:24 teaches that God’s design is for a man and woman to become “one flesh” following the marriage commitment. We recommend Glenn Stanton’s book, The Ring Makes All the Difference.
Setting a Date and Reserving the Church
After agreeing to the church wedding policy and submitting your application, we will check the availability of your “first choice” wedding date. Should your first choice be unavailable, we will contact you regarding your second and third choices. Because we schedule many weddings during the year, it is important that you submit several possible dates for your wedding. Though not always possible, we will do our best to accommodate your first choice. Please note: We do not schedule weddings for non-members more than a year in advance.
Once your date is confirmed, the church’s Wedding Assistant will contact you to discuss the details for your “big day.” A deposit of $250 is due to the church office at this time to secure the use of the main auditorium.
Due to Sunday worship services, all Saturday weddings and church receptions must begin no later than 4:30 P.M. In addition, no Sunday weddings will be scheduled. To avoid being “rushed” after your ceremony, please consider taking as many pictures as possible prior to the service.
Meeting with the Minister
After securing your wedding date on the church calendar, you will then meet with the minister officiating your wedding. During this initial meeting, you will become acquainted with the minister, discuss your wedding plans, and schedule your pre-wedding counseling sessions.
General Church Wedding Policy
Consumption of alcohol, smoking, and the use of profanity is prohibited on church property.
We’ve elected not to host receptions that include an open dance floor/DJ.
Please make sure birdseed and bubbles are kept outside of the building. Use of rice is prohibited.
We reserve the right to refuse to officiate any wedding.
