Weddings at The Bridge Bible Fellowship

Dear Bride and Groom,

We are very pleased that you are considering our church for your wedding. A wedding is a once in a lifetime event that has extremely high significance both in the church as well as in the community at large. Many people dream of a “Church Wedding,” but a romantic setting is the least of reasons for being married in the church. Beautiful ceremonies are often conducted in homes, hotels, gardens, and catering hall wedding chapels. What distinguishes a church wedding from these other settings? By being married in the church, the bride and groom indicate their desire to be united in the eyes of God as well as their family and community. They desire God’s blessing on their union and intend that their lives, once joined, will grow in faithfulness to Him. While beautiful weddings are important to us, far more important is our commitment to cultivate healthy Christian marriages that last a lifetime. In order to accomplish our desire and to insure a beautiful wedding filled with spiritual meaning we would ask that you read the following information so that you are fully aware of our policies. Below are some frequently asked questions, followed by detailed Wedding Policies as well as a link to the complete Wedding Contract & Pricing List.

Sincerely,

 

The Church Wedding Coordinator and Staff

P.S. Call the church office if you would like to schedule an appointment (818) 776.1500 

Who may get married at The Bridge Bible Fellowship?

Our prospective brides and grooms are a man and a woman who are both Christians, or are both non-Christians desiring a church wedding. Many couples are unsure, yet interested in knowing what a Christian is. We would be happy to explain how you could become a Christian, or how to know for certain if you are. The officiating pastor approves a couple for marriage at The Bridge Bible Fellowship on a case by case basis during premarital counseling. Those couples where one individual is a Christian and the other is not, will not be able to be married in our church based on the Biblical command to not be yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14).

It is our desire to be a blessing to the community we serve. To rent our sanctuary, you do not have to be a member of our church. The two of you will need to meet with the Pastor of our church for a consultation concerning your marriage. After your consultation, the decision will be made if your wedding can be performed and/or held at our church.

What if we don't attend your Church?

What if neither of us presently attends any church? If you do not have a church home, we at The Bridge Bible Fellowship invite you to worship with us and to get to know us. Our worship times are on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. At your first visit, fill out a visitor card, which can be found in the chair pockets, and place it in the offering bag. Please continue to worship with us regularly and join the congregation for coffee in the fellowship hall at 10:00 am on Sunday between services. This will allow you to explore whether The Bridge Bible Fellowship provides a Christian community in which you can feel comfortable, both spiritually and socially.

Christian couples who wish to be married at The Bridge Bible Fellowship should attend regular worship services at our church or another church agreed upon by the officiating pastor. You may register your attendance by filling out a welcome card and placing it in the offering during the worship service.

Do we need Premarital Counseling?

Marriage is serious and sacred and demands careful preparation. Solid Biblical marriages do not happen by chance; they take forethought and effort to ensure that the couple is prepared for a lifetime together. Therefore, we require premarital counseling by the officiating pastor. The number of sessions and topics involved is defined by the individual pastor but will cover topics like the spiritual foundations of a marriage, the roles of the husband and wife, communication principles, financial principles, and a host of other very practical marriage topics. If either the bride or groom has had a divorce, is pregnant, has a criminal record, drug use, is unemployed, or you are currently living together, these things must be openly shared. No matter what your situation, we believe God has a clear answer full of hope. It is our desire to provide counsel to assist you in the development of a healthy marriage.

Only after the couple has received a Pastor’s recommendation for marriage may the couple proceed with plans to marry using our facilities.

When can I book the date of my Wedding?

Our church is a busy place; so as soon as you have set a date for your wedding and have received the recommendation from the pastor, reserve the time on the church's calendar. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit (whether members or non-members) which is applied toward the wedding fee, will reserve the time and date. If you cancel this date and reschedule for a later date, an additional $100 non-refundable deposit will be required. If for any reason the church or its pastor cancels your wedding, the deposit will be refunded to you. We suggest you reserve your date prior to making other contacts for your wedding. We request three months notice on a wedding held on the church property. We strongly suggest that your wedding date be set and invitations sent out only after the approval of the officiating pastor.

Our Complete Wedding Policies

Who may get married at The Bridge Bible Fellowship?

Church Attendance

Premarital Counseling

The Date of Your Wedding

The Pastor of Your Wedding

Use of the Worship Center, Chapel, and Banquet Facilities

Wedding Rehearsals

Your Personal Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Reception

Reception Fees

Flowers and Decoration

Photography and Video Policies

Wedding Fees

Wedding Contract

Receptions and General Assemblies Policies and Procedures

Who may use the Facilities of The Bridge Bible Fellowship

Reserving the Sanctuary

Reserving the Reception/Fellowship Hall

Reserving the Fireside/Brickroom, Chapel, or a Classroom

Your Personal Reception Coordinator

Use of the Banquet/Reception Facilities

Policies of use

Reception/Event Contract

Pricing Plans for Facility Rental and Services

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Pricing Plans for Facility Rental and Services and Policy updated 6/1/2003