The ministers and members of Smithfield United Church of Christ welcome your consideration of our church as a location for your wedding. Please read these guidelines carefully. The scheduling of your ceremony constitutes an agreement to the following conditions:

1. Couples must be willing to meet with the minister for counseling sessions prior to the wedding.
   
   
2. No tapes, staples, nails, etc. of any kind are permitted in the decoration of the sanctuary.
   
   
3. Photographers and videographers must consult with the minister prior to the ceremony. In general, they are required to shoot from the rear of the sanctuary and use available light. Flash photography by anyone in the congregation is not permitted.
   
   
4. The throwing of rice and birdseed is limited to outside areas only.
   
   
5. Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited on church premises.
   
   
6. A marriage license must be provided to the minister no later than the time of rehearsal.
   
   
7. Permission from the senior minister of Smithfield United Church of Christ must be obtained for the use of any officiating clergy other than those on staff at Smithfield United Church of Christ.
   
   
8. Musicians, other than those on staff at Smithfield United Church of Christ, must receive prior approval by the minister and director of music.
   
   
9. The church reserves the right to schedule more than one wedding on any given day. Four hours are blocked per wedding: 2 hours prior to the service, 1 hour for the service, and 1 hour following the service. Special considerations may be negotiated.

All fees for the use of the building and custodial services are due at the time of scheduling to reserve date and time. All honorariums for the minister, organist, and soloist are due one week in advance of the ceremony. Building usage fees are waived for members of Smithfield United Church of Christ.

1. Weddings in the sanctuary          $400
   
   
2. Weddings in the chapel               $200
   
   
3. Honorarium for minister               $300
   
   
4. Custodial fee for wedding           $125
   
   
   a. Plus $40 per hour after four hours
   
   
5. Custodial fee for rehearsal           $ 40
   
   
6. Honorarium for organist (to be negotiated with organist)
   
   
7. Honorarium for soloist (to be negotiated with soloist)

Your questions and special concerns are welcomed.
Call the church office or consult with one of the ministers at your earliest convenience.

phone: 412-281-1811
fax: 412-434-0155

These guidelines are current as of October 13, 2006-2008, and are subject to change.

10/18/06
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