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The Two Shall Be as One


Your wedding will be one of the most important events of your life!

We will do everything we can to assist you in making your wedding beautiful, meaningful and sacred.

Our church is available for weddings for practising members, non-practising members and Christians not belonging to our church.

We have a Wedding Coordinator who will help you with the scheduling of an available day on our church calendar and on our

Pastor's calendar. The Wedding Coordinator will also check the availability of our Organist and Technician, if their services

are desired. Other Pastor's are also welcome to perform the ceremony for non-members. In general, there should be about a

6 month lead to allow for the scheduling of a day that is good for you and your plans.

The rehersal will be Friday night and the wedding must be on Saturday, although it may be anytime during the day.

All of Saturday will be reserved for your wedding. You may choose to dress at the church.

We have spaceous rooms for the Bride and Bridesmaids as well as the Groom, Best Man and Ushers.

Our church is not available for weddings on Sundays or week days.

It is also not available on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Labor Day, Memorial Day or Fourth of July.

 

                                                                               

                    

Reception Hall

 

The Reception Hall seats approximately 150 people. There are 10 tables and 100 chairs for use. The kitchen is available for food preparation. It includes an oven, refrigerator and two microwaves. All food, Set-up, clean up, and take down are the responsiblity of the party arranging the wedding. No alchoholic beverages are permitted.


 

License and Premarital Counseling

 

The Pastor must be given a copy of the license at the rehersal. At that time, the couple must also provide proof of Premarital counceling. There are several certified counceling centers in the Lake Mary area. Proof of the counceling will provide a reduction in the licensing cost since it is approved by the State of Florida as well as being required by the Methodist Church. We recommend using Sanlando Christian Counceling Center (407-339-5324) at 1890 W. State Rd. Rt 434, Longwood, Florida. The Wedding Coordinator can provide additional information on time requirements and costs.

                                                                                               

 

Rehearsal

 

The Pastor will conduct the rehearsal with any wedding consultants being advisory only. The rehersal should take about one hour and is extemely important since it will allow the wedding day to go smoothly with all participants knowing exactly what to do or say. The Organistand Technician, as well as the Wedding Coordinator will attend to ensure that all aspects of the ceremony are ready for the next day.

                                                                                                                                                         

                                                         

 

Decorations

 

The church is already 'decorated' with a lovely cross, candles and Bible on the alter. These items must not be removed. However, flowers and candles may be added to the altar to enhance it's appearance. During Easter and Christmas time there are additional decorations which must not be removed so these items should be discussed with the Wedding Coordinator if you wedding falls within these timeframes.

The church does have pew bows and votive lights which can be used to decorate the pews. If these decorations are desired please discuss them with the Wedding Coordinator. Otherwise, your own florist may provide pew decorations. Flowers may be placed any where within the church in vases. A carpet covering is required if fresh flower petals are used. Please tell the coordinator if you are planning to use fresh flower petals. Cleaning the church and removing all flower petals must be done Saturday night. If the church is not left in the appropriate manner, a cleaning charge will result against the arranging party. Also, no tacks or pins may be used in decorating due to the damage to the church woodwork and furnishings.

                                                                                                                     

 

Organist and Technician

 

Our Organist is very knowledgeable and experienced and will provide beautiful music for your wedding. He also provides music while guests are arriving. Special requests should be discussed with the Organist with 4 months lead time. Our technician will provide the microphones and sound equipment to make certain that everyone can hear all of the ceremony. Special equipment is available for people with extreme hearing problems.

 

 

Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages

 

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the building including the restrooms. When smoking outside, the cigarette butts may not be disposed on church property. Alchohol is not to be served or consumed on the church property.

 

          

 

 

Rice, Confetti, Bubbles, Bird Seed

 

Rice and confetti are not to be used, however, bird seed or bubbles may be used outside the church.

                                                           

 

 

Candles and Candelabra Stands

 

All candles must have appropriate stands so that dripping wax does not fall onto the alter or carpets. Candelabras and the stands are available for rent from a florist and will be removed by the florist following the service.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

Photography and Recordings

 

Photographs and video recordings are permitted during the ceremony. Flash photographs and flood lights are not permitted. The church is available for an hour after the ceremony for additional photographs. There is an additional charge of $50 if more time is required for photos.

                                                                              

                                                               

 

Payment

 

A downpayment of $100 is required when the church is reserved. The remainder of the church payment is due 2 weeks before the ceremony. The Pastor, Organist and Technician should also be paid at that time.

Organist - $125. Technician - $75. Custodian - $75. Wedding Coordinator - $250

 

For Participating Members

Pastor - $200, Church - $200, Reception Hall - $200.

 

For Non-participating Members and Non- members

Pastor - $250, Church - $400, Reception Hall - $350.


(A non-participating member is a registered member who has not attended church every Sunday for at least 3 months prior to the wedding.)

(A list of other services will be provided upon request (ie: Videography, Photography, Reception Sites, etc.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

  Local Hotels

The following hotels have Bridal package specials. Please contact them to find out avaliablity and pricing.

The Hyatt and the Courtyard Marriott are directly across the street from one another so, if the bride and groom would like to stay at one hotel and the rest of the party stay at the other, this would be a good combination. The Residence Inn Marriott has two buildings across the parking lot of eachother, one building with normal hotel rooms and the other with only Suites.

The Hyatt

1255 S. International Parkway, Lake Mary, Fl 32746

407-995-5555

Alison Helfferich, Sales Manager

Alison.Helfferich@hyatt.com

Click Here To Go To The Hyatt Website

Where you'll find everything a family on-the-go could want. Like spacious rooms with a Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper and a 42" flat-panel HDTV, plus amenities such as a pool and complimentary continental breakfast. Most of all, you'll appreciate our thoughful consideration that's sure to make Hyatt Place your family's favorite place.

 

            

 

Personal Review By Tina Thatcher:

           Walking into the Hyatt Hotel gave me a feeling of comfort and peace. The room was spacious and welcoming.

          The  heated pool and hot tub was much needed and helped to relax and restore energy.

          The bed was so comfortable and had so many soft pillows. I never stayed at a hotel before that provided you with so many pillows; it was nice not to have to call downstairs for additional pillows.

           The complimentary continental breakfast was amazing. Fresh fruit, a wonderful selection of cereals, juices, bagels, fruit pasteries, etc. The hotel also had an option to purchace a full breakfast.

       

 

 

 

The Courtyard Marriott   

135 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Fl 32746

407-444-1000    

Elia Matos, Director of Sales

eliam@lbaproperties.com

Click Here To Go To The Courtyard Marriott Website

Bridal Specials are offered to include a complimentary suite and bottle of champagne as well as a complimentary meeting space for your social event when you confirm 10 guest rooms. Meeting space seats up to 60 guest. Catering is available. (Restrictions appply. Call for details)

Guest rooms have a clean, modern design. Plush bedding, flexible spaces, spacious bathrooms, separate seating areas, and 32" LCD TV with premium channels.

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Personal Review By Tina Thatcher:

           Walking into the Courtyard Marriott was very relaxing and comfortable. The lounge has a cocktail vibe to it. Somewhere that your wedding party could go and relax in, catch up with family from out of town, etc. Rooms are single or double beds. Spacious rooms with mini fridge and the most comfortable beds. Swimming pool and hot tub were very quaint and relaxing.

           In the lounge there is a room off to the side with a sofa and plush chairs that was so nice to take a load off. Service was friendly and welcoming. I even stoped by the gym and worked out for a while. Perfect hotel not only for the Bride and Groom but, for their families as well.

 

 

The Residence Inn Marriott

 

825 Heathrow Park Lane, Lake Mary, Fl 32746

407-995-3406   

Kathryn Gankos, Sales Manager

kathryn.gankos@marriott.com

Click Here To Go To Residence Inn Marriott Website

The Residnece Inn by the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary is offering special discounted group rates for ten or more rooms. Highlights of the package are that the Bride and Groom receive a complimentary suite for the wedding night with every 20 room night paid for at the group rate. As well as complimentarty shuttle to surrounding country clubs within a 5 mile radius, complimentary breakfast and evening social hour, and a complimentary custom web page for your guest to make reservations online.

                                                                            Hotel during the day                   

                               Outdoor Fire Pit & Grill                     Gatehouse

                               Studio Suite                     One-Bedroom Suite

                                                                                Outdoor Pool

 

Personal Review By Tina Thatcher:

           Walking into the Residence Inn Marriott I felt a family atmosphere where a group can come and really rela. There are several seating areas inside but, there is also an outddoor seating area available that guests can utlize and even use the electric grill to have a cookout right next to the pool.

            The room was spacious and modern. Having the seperate bedroom made all the difference in the world beause you could still enertain in the living room then retire to the bedroom. Huge sink and bathroom area. It was nice to have a full kitchen expecially if one plans on staying a few days. Little desk and kitchen area made it easy to keep the lap top up and running the entire time.

            The beds were very comfortable with down comfoters and lots of soft pillows.

           Complimentary breakfast was second to none. It included pancakes, waffle station, eggs, sausage, cereals, pasteries, potatoes, juices and coffee, fruits, and much more.

 
 

    Please feel free to call Tina Thatcher, wedding coordinator with

futher questions or to set up an appointment. 407-733-1865

                                                                                       

 

 

 
Grace United Methodist Church /// 499 N. Country Club Rd. /// Lake Mary, FL 32746 /// Phone: 407-322-1472 /// Fax: 407-321-7860
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