If you are not a member of St. Peter's but are interested in renting our facility for your wedding, this is the information you'll need. Please read through these guidelines carefully and then give the office a call to work out the details of your wedding. We want to work with you in planning for this important event. (For Episcopal Weddings, please see Guidelines: Episcopal Weddings)
Throughout these guidelines, you will find references to various forms and more detailed sources of information. Links to all of these are available at the end of the guidelines.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All scheduling of weddings must be approved by the Clergy. No weddings are scheduled during Lent.
2. Weddings should be scheduled and confirmed as far in advance as possible. Please call the Parish Administrator, to check on availability of a proposed date, to obtain all necessary forms, and arrange a tour appointment.
3. Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of the Facility Rental Agreement Form and deposit.
4. Use of St. Peter’s parish hall (McCray Hall) for Wedding Reception or Rehearsal Dinner require a separate Rental Agreement. Please request the Guidelines for the Use of Facilities for more information.
5. Please remember that this is a "working church," not a stage setting. Note: Nothing may be moved in the Sanctuary. Please ask for permission before moving anything in the rest of the building.
6. Under no circumstances can rice, birdseed, flower petals, or anything else be thrown or dropped on the premises of St. Peter's Church.
7. Questions pertaining to church policy should be asked of the Parish Administrator.
8. Recommendations of musicians, florists, caterers, etc., are available upon request.
II. ALTAR GUILD - Wedding Coordinator
1. Contact the Wedding Coordinator for the Altar Guild, Chris Lafferty, as soon as the wedding date is confirmed to schedule an appointment to meet with her to discuss wedding details: flowers, decorations, what St. Peter’s has available for use and what we can do to assist you.
2. The Wedding Coordinator (or another member of the Altar Guild) will be present to assist at the rehearsal and the wedding.
4. Flowers (artificial not permitted) are placed behind the Altar (on the wall brackets) and may not be placed on the altar itself, as the use of the altar should be in keeping with the sanctity associated with the Eucharist.
5. If you are using a local florist, the Altar Guild will loan St. Peter’s vases for the bride to take to the florist to arrange the flowers, otherwise the florist may arrange them in the church.
6. Note: Flowers placed behind the Altar (on the wall brackets) are considered a gift to the church and will remain there for services the following Sunday with an acknowledgment of your wedding in the church bulletin.
7. Candle usage is limited to liquid candles that are provided by St. Peter's Altar Guild
III. WEDDING MUSIC GUIDELINES
St. Peter's Episcopal Church enjoys a tradition of excellence in music, which it wishes to maintain in all liturgical events that involve music, including weddings.
- Contact St. Peter’s Director of Music, Andrew McGinley as soon as the wedding date is confirmed and schedule an appointment to discuss the music details for your wedding.
- The Director of Music, in consultation with the clergy, approves all musical selections used in a wedding.
- Secular music and recorded music are not appropriate in a worship service, including weddings.
- The Director of Music will be able to provide you with a list of possible organists. Music fees are at the discretion of the musician and will be paid directly to him/her.
SUMMARY OF FEES
· A deposit of 50% is due with completed Facility Use Agreement Form.
· All fees are due two weeks prior to a wedding.
· Rentals that fall outside the general categories below (e.g., use of classrooms or the nursery rooms) should be negotiated with staff. There may be additional custodial fees.
· Questions pertaining to fees should be directed to Wanda Juraschek, Parish Administrator.
· Important Note: All fees are based on the following allotted times:
Wedding Rehearsal - two (2) hours
Wedding Ceremony - four (4) hours
[two (2) hours before ceremony and two (2) hours after the beginning of the ceremony]
If you are having your reception in McCray Hall:
Wedding Reception – four (4) hours after the beginning of the ceremony
Please be punctual and plan your wedding rehearsal and ceremony times thoughtfully. Additional charges may apply for additional time beyond those stated above.
| Item |
Payable To: |
Fee |
| Sanctuary Fee and Rooms for Dressing | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $500 |
| Parish Hall Fee for Reception | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $200 |
| Additional Reception Time (Per Hour) | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $50/hr |
| Sanctuary Custodial Fee | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $100 |
| Parish Hall Custodial Fee | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $100 |
| Wedding Coordinator Fee | St. Peter's Episcopal Church | $200 |
Occupancy Information:
The Sanctuary can comfortably seat 225 people, with an additional 40 in the balcony.
McCray Hall can accommodate: 375 Standing
267 Chairs Only
125 Tables and Chairs
Forms and Additional Information for Wedding Rentals:
pdf St Peters Facility Use Guidelines (245 KB)
pdf St. Peter's Alcohol Policy (96 KB)
pdf St Peters Facility Rental Agreement Form (217 KB)