Weddings

Weddings at Northeast
Congratulations! Marriage is held in the highest regard at Northeast and is a relationship designed by God for th

e benefit of men and women. Our marriage beliefs and practices stem from the Bible, where God has given guidelines for the selection of the marriage partner, as well as the duties and responsibilities of persons within a marriage relationship.

As you continue toward your memorable “day” and even beyond, Northeast will assist, challenge and encourage you to build a marriage that will bring fulfillment to your lives and honor God.

Bob Cherry
Senior Pastor

A Gift From God
When God created marriage it was His intent that it be a joyous and fulfilling relationship. We hope that those seeking to marry would understand God’s purpose which is to build an enduring and lasting union.

We urge all who seek to be married to put Christ at the center of their relationship and allow the Bible to provide the principles that guide and bless their life together.

It is with this in mind that we share this information with you. We are committed, as a church, to assist those seeking a spiritual marriage and want to share in the building of a successful marriage and strong home.

Setting the Date
Before sending invitations to the engraver or printer, be certain to have a confirmed day and hour established on our church calendar. Call 502-426-6668 for availability.

A $25 deposit is required at the time you reserve the wedding date. Upon receipt of this deposit, along with the "Application for Building Use" form, your date will be confirmed. The deposit will be refunded up to one month before the wedding date if this reservation is canceled. All remaining fees are due at the church two (2) before the wedding.

Arrangements made through third parties such as friends or relatives can sometimes lead to confusion. Each couple should personally verify the date and time of the wedding with the Church Office.

Having secured a date and time does not guarantee that there will be no other weddings on that day. Of course, if there is another wedding scheduled in the building the same day, appropriate arrangements will be made.

General Guidelines
Weddings at Northeast are to be officiated by one of the ministers on staff. Exceptions must be approved by the staff and counseling may still be required. Couples desiring to be married at Northeast must be members or immediate family of members (children, grandchildren, siblings, and parents).

Couples where neither attends church on a regular basis may also schedule a wedding. However, in this case they may schedule a wedding no sooner than six months from the date.

Our ministers strongly feel that premarital counseling is a necessary part of the wedding preparations. Because counseling is a requirement if you are to be married at Northeast, the couple must meet with a counselor well in advance of the wedding (at least 3-4 appointments and complete a “Premarital Inventory” prior to the first session). Based on the results of the counseling, our ministers reserve the right to refuse to marry anyone they do not feel is ready for marriage.

Because our marriage beliefs and practices stem from the Bible, and God’s guidelines pertinent to marriage, our ministers require couples to remain celibate prior to the wedding ceremony.

Decorations for Saturday weddings scheduled in the Auditorium and Chapel must be taken out by 1:00 p.m. due to Saturday evening worship services. Contact the Church Office for availability for set-up. It will be determined by the church event calendar. The wedding party assumes total responsibility for damages to the buildings and/or property.

The church has a limited supply of wedding decorations and equipment. The Wedding Coordinator will contact the bride 4-6 weeks prior to the wedding ceremony to discuss set-up of the stage, technical details, and if the church equipment will be needed. If a bride wishes to reach the Coordinator prior to this time period she may do so through the church office.

Rehearsal
The date and time of the rehearsal must be cleared with the Church Office. It is wise to do this when the date and time of the wedding is arranged. One hour will be allotted for the rehearsal and the officiating Minister or Coordinator will be in charge of the rehearsal.

Couples should be aware that at times there could be stage props/sets, and/or banners in the sanctuary that are not removable. The church will do its best to hide or disguise such items, but in certain situations these items will have to remain in place during the entire wedding ceremony.

All participants in the rehearsal should be reminded to be prompt. Musicians/Vocalist should make arrangements to rehearse music before the wedding rehearsal.

Wedding
It is the responsibility of the Bride and Groom to secure all musicians/vocalists for the wedding. Fees should be discussed with the musician/vocalists; the church is not responsible for these fees.

Bridal Consultants or Bridal services are sometimes helpful in arranging the flowers, candles, aisle cloth, etc. However, it is possible to make all the plans yourself and to rent or purchase necessary items from florists or other suppliers.

Arrangements can be made through the Wedding Coordinator for the Bride and Groom to receive Communion as a part of the ceremony. The Decision Room in the Lower Level has been designated as the Bride’s room. She and her attendant(s) may dress there and wait for the wedding to begin. Rooms may also be arranged, if needed, for male members of the party to use.

Dresses, suits, tuxedos, etc. should be delivered to the Bride’s home or other place that she designates. These items should not be delivered to the church. We cannot be responsible for clothing or other personal items for the wedding party delivered to, or left at the church.

Flowers specifically for wedding decoration may be delivered to the church the day of the wedding. Flash cameras may not be used by guests. All photo sessions should conclude 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.The throwing of the rice and/or birdseed, or the use of confetti is prohibited. The use of such will result in a clean-up charge of $100. If candles are used, they must be NON Drip.

Reception
If a reception at the church is desired, the Lower Level is available, subject to the church schedule. Please advise the Church Office of your plans in this area so that the desired rooms can be reserved.

The church does not provide a catering service. The Bride, or someone she designates, should be responsible for seeing that the caterer has cleared his/her schedule for use of the room with the Church Office.

Tables and chairs are available upon request. The caterer is responsible for clearing the tables. Food is to be kept strictly in the designated area.

Photography & Video
Photographs and video can be important memories of your wedding. We encourage photographs and video to be taken before and after the ceremony. Ushers should be instructed to inform guests with cameras that flash pictures are not to be taken during the wedding ceremony. Video cameras are permitted during the ceremony. Any video recording of the service needs to be executed in such a way that it does not in any way detract from the wedding ceremony.

If pictures are to be taken following the ceremony, the time allotted should be kept to a minimum. It is a great disservice to the family and friends to have them wait an excessive amount of time while pictures are being taken. It is advisable to have some pictures taken before the wedding.

Another idea is to let your guests go ahead to the reception and begin eating while pictures are being taken. If a cake reception is held in the church, you may wish to go immediately to cut the cake, greet the guests and then return to the Worship Center for the picture taking.

Fees
Auditorium/Chapel Fees*    $650.00 (49 people or less) • $700.00 (50+ people)

Lower Level                          $100.00

Counseling
Fees will be determined with available counselor

*Fees include minister, light and sound technicians, church coordinator, and clean up.All fees are due and payable to the church two weeks prior to the wedding.

Application for Wedding
Please fill out and submit with $25 deposit.

First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number (Format: 999-999-9999)

Street Address
City, State, Zip
Cell Number
Fiance's First Name
Fiance's Last Name
Fiance's Email Address
Fiance's Phone Number
Fiance's Street Address
Fiance's City, State, Zip
Fiance's Cell Number
Is the a Bride of Member of Northeast?	Yes No
If no, please list church Bride attends, if any
Is the Groom a Member of Northeast?	Yes No
If no, please list church Groom attends, if any
Date of Wedding
Time of Wedding
Date of Rehearsal
Time of Rehearsal
Number of anticipated guests
I would like to use a minister from Northeast	Yes No
If yes, please list first three preferences. First:
Second preference:
Third preference:
If no, who will be performing the ceremony?
Buildling Needs	Auditorium Chapel (150 guests or less) Classroom for male attendants Decision area for dressing Lower Level (reception of 150 guests or less)

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