Procedures ~ Policies ~ Fees

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Planning carefully and well in advance is the best way to ensure that your wedding arrangements do not become a burden. Faith has established the following procedures & policies to help guide you in your plans.   

1)  To schedule a date for your wedding, contact the church office, 320.796.2522.  The wedding is not officially scheduled until it has been confirmed by the church office and a $100 deposit has been made.

2) When you schedule your wedding, our Office Administrator will discuss the cost of services and facilities and Faith’s policies for decorating, musicians, etc.

3) One of the Pastors will:   

• Contact you to schedule the first planning meeting.   
• Help you complete the planning guide. 
• Facilitate at the rehearsal: review and practice processional,  ceremony, sound system, ushers, readers, recessional, receiving lines, etc.  
• Be present one hour before the wedding service to assist  in last minute arrangements. 
• Instruct your designated clean-up committee.   In addition, you will meet with the pastor at least 3 times and complete a pre-marital inventory.  

4) Draft a copy of your Wedding Order of Service and bring it to the church office prior to the wedding so the pastor may review the service with you before printing. You can have your Order of Service printed by anyone you choose, just let the Pastor know. 

5) Bring your marriage license to the church office at least four days prior to the wedding.   At this time, all payments and fees for your wedding should be paid in full.  

6) It is best to have three to four ushers to light candles, seat guests, etc. Groomsmen and bridesmaids may be used as ushers. Ushers should be mature enough to assume this responsibility. 

7) On the day of your wedding, the women should dress in the Fireside Room and the men should dress in the Conference Room. These are the only rooms that are available for your wedding party. 

8)  If you wish to use the church facilities for your reception, you should request this as soon as possible. Any wedding reception at Faith Church must be catered by a professional catering service, family members, or friends, who will also be responsible for serving and cleanup. There are no serving groups available from the church for assisting with receptions. 

9)  If snacks are served for the wedding party, all foods must be cleaned up prior to the ceremony.      

1) A maximum of four hours is guaranteed for a wedding, to include;  pictures, preparation, ceremony and receiving lines.

2) If you wish to invite the pastor and/or musicians to your rehearsal  dinner or to the wedding reception, please extend a written invitation in advance.    

3) Faith Lutheran Church is not responsible for personal items that are lost or stolen while you are in the church or on church property. While we do our best to help by locking doors, we need your help to ensure the safety of your purses, cameras, etc. Likewise, gifts which are brought to the wedding are not the responsibility of the church. Someone should be in charge of the gifts at all times.  

4) There is no smoking in any room of the church building. 

5) No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the church premises.  There should be no alcoholic beverages used before or during the  rehearsal, prior to or during the wedding reception (if held at the  church or on church property.) Please ask your entire wedding  party to refrain from using alcohol before the rehearsal and ceremony. If this rule is ignored, according to MN State Law, pastors cannot legally perform a wedding in which the bride or  groom is intoxicated. 

6) Rice, birdseed, or confetti may not be used in or on the church  premises. Blowing bubbles as the bride and groom leave may be  done outside only. 

7) No flowers or floral arrangements may be placed on the altar.  They may be placed on flower stands. Tulle may be used, but not around candles. For safety reasons, no candles should be attached to the pews. Glitter should not be used in any decorations.

8) Chancel paraments will remain in accordance with the church  year. Seasonal banners will also remain in place. 

9) If you would like the nursery room open for use during your wedding, please let the staff know in advance. You are responsible to staff it and clean-up when you are finished.    

Wedding Fees:  (Note: A $100.00 deposit is required to hold your wedding date)           

Pastor - $200 recommended minimum

Custodial - $125

Facility Rental Fee - $100

Sound Person - $75 (if needed)

Musician - $200 (if needed)

Pastor - $200 recommended minimum

Custodial - $150

Facility Rental Fee - $150

Sound Person - $75 (if needed)

Musician - $200 (if needed)

Pastor - $500

Custodial - $125 w/service only  OR w/reception $175

Facility Rental Fee - $250 w/ service only OR w/reception $400

Sound Person - $75 (if needed)

Musician - $200 (if needed)