Wedding Prices for UMC in Stow
*Required, **Required if used
Donations for Facility Use
*Sanctuary
Church Members- No charge
Non-Members- $175.00
**Receptions
Church Members- (couple's discretion)
Non-Members- $500.00
Personnel
*Custodian~ (Please make check out to Sue Greenleaf.)
Wedding: $50.00
Reception: in Fellowship Hall- $200.00
**Organist~ (Check made out to specific organist)
Wedding and rehearsal: $130.00
*Minister~(Please make check out to Rev. Scott Hayward.)
Fee: $175.00
*Wedding Coordinator~ (Please make check out to Barb Stewart.)
Fee: $150.00
**Optional Sound Person~(Please make check out to Bob Wickland.)
TOTAL~
Members- $375.00
Non-Members- $550.00
All fees and donations should be given to the Wedding Coordinator a month in advance of the wedding except for the deposit which should be given immmeidately on setting the date.
*Use of the United Methodist Church in Stow facility is limited to the parlor, sanctuary, Room 200, and bathrooms. Use of Fellowship Hall is only for receptions that have been scheduled in advance.
Wedding Policies
Setting the Date
Set the date for your wedding as soon as possible. One month lead-time is the absolute minimum but several months lead-time is preferred. All wedding dates are on a first come basis. Only one wedding is held on any date. No exceptions.
Call the church Administrative Assistant to see if your date is available at 330-673-7752. A $50 fee is required to hold the date. A form will be mailed to you and must be filled out to have your date put on our calendar.
Premarriage Counseling
You must have three counseling sessions with Rev. Hayward before your wedding. Call the church office M-Th 9 am-noon to arrange a session with Rev. Hayward. These sessions aid couples in understanding their relationship.
The Minister
The pastor of The UMC in Stow is responsible for all weddings taking place in this church. Any and all arrangements and procedures will be made in consultation with the pastor and our Wedding Coordinator.
If you would like another pastor to assist with the wedding, our pastor will be happy to extend an invitation to participate to those with valid ministerial credentials.
Flowers and Decorations
Flowers may be left for the following day's worship service, if desired. They will be placed in the narthex and acknowledged by the Sunday liturgist.
Aisle runners are discouraged for safety reasons.
No nails or scotch tape should be used on the pews to affix decorations.
Two large candelabras are available. You must provide the 14 white dripless 12 inch candles.
Service Bulletins
Worship Bulletins for the wedding may be used.
Rehearsal
All persons participating in the wedding service should be present at the rehearsal.
The purpose of the rehearsal is to assure that the wedding will move smoothly, with dignity, and in a spirit of worship. Please bring any unity candles or mother candles with you to the rehearsal. If you are using the candelabras, you will need to bring the 14 (12 inch) dripless taper candles.
Music
An approved Wedding Organist of the United Methodist Church in Stow is expected to the organist at all weddings. A guest organist may be used, but only through consultation with the pastor.
The couple is responsible to contact and secure the organist.
Approved Organists/Pianists
Aaron Samuels 330-620-7187
Kim Gallagher 330-677-4441
Andrea Drews 330-801-1185
Marsha Eschliman 330-929-3343
Soloists and/or instrumental music are permitted. Recorded music must be approved by the pastor. All music must be suitable for Christian Worship.
Photographs and Recording
No flash photography is permitted after the bride has reached the altar or during the ceremony. Any portion of the service my be reposed following the conclusion of the service. Upon the recessional, flash photography may resume.
Recording of the service is permitted using existing light. This camera and person shall remain stationary throughout the service and shall record only from a designated location arranged with the pastor.
Receptions
Receptions may be held in Fellowship Hall if scheduled in advance and cleared through the church office. There is a charge for non-members for the use of this area. (see above.)
Regulations
* No alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted in the building.
* Flower petals may be used down the aisle.
* Birdseed or flower petals may be used outside the building, if desired.
Rice is not permitted to be thrown, nor are articial flowers.
* Couples shall be responsible to pay for any damages to the facility, furnishings, or equipment incurred during the course of their use of the building.
* Additional custodial fees shall be assessed at $10.00 per hour for excessive custodial responsibilities for cleaning.
* A marriage license is to be given to the pastor or wedding coordinator at least
one week prior to the wedding.
* Activities shall be confined to those rooms agreed upon prior to the wedding.
* A marriage license is to be given to the pastor or wedding coordinator at least one week prior to the wedding.
