Rainbow Springs Village Church
Wedding Policies
We are honored that you are considering Rainbow Springs Village Church as the location for your wedding ceremony. We will do everything we can to see that your wedding and wedding rehearsal go as smoothly as possible.
Wedding Date
Before you do anything else you must secure a wedding date with our pastor, Chris Greaves or the church administrator, Becky Corrick. To do this, simply call the church at 352-489-0249 and they will discuss available dates. There are three points of consideration for each wedding: your plans, the church building usage, and the pastor’s availability. Weddings can be scheduled on most any day and time, including Sunday, as long as it does not interfere with regularly scheduled church events. It is wise to schedule your wedding at least 9 months in advance.
Officiants
You are welcome to ask Pastor Greaves to perform your wedding if he is available. You may also choose someone not affiliated with RSVC. However, Pastor Greaves must approve this person.
Pre-Marital Counseling
No wedding will be performed until the couple has completed at least 3 sessions of pre-marital counseling conducted by the officiating pastor or a church approved counselor.
Marion County strongly advocates pre-marital counseling. With pre-marital counseling, the county will reduce the price of the marriage license and waive the 3-day waiting period.
Please bring the marriage license to the rehearsal. The wedding will not be performed without it.
Sound Room and Music
We know that music is a very personal part of the wedding ceremony. Therefore, most music will be permitted. However, your musical choices will need to be approved by the pastor. Also, it is possible for you to utilize some or all of RSVC worship leaders as wedding musicians. You must ensure their willingness and availability to perform on your chosen date. If you do not choose to use the RSVC musicians but would like to use the church’s musical instruments, you must receive approval from the church. We do, however, have pre-recorded traditional wedding music that can be made available for your use.
If your wedding requires the use of the church sound system, the church will secure the sound technician. The sound technician will be available at the rehearsal to run through the songs with the musicians and set the volume levels for the wedding ceremony (please do not use any of the audio/visual equipment without permission). We also have video playback capabilities. The fee for these services will be outlined in the “fees” section.
Wedding Set-Up/Clean-Up
The church will be available to begin decorating at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the wedding rehearsal. As you are decorating, please keep in mind that you may not move anything within the church without prior permission (stage equipment, chairs, hall decorations/furniture, etc.). You may not continue decorating after your wedding rehearsal.
RSVC does not offer wedding equipment (i.e. candelabras, kneelers, etc.) or storage space for your wedding equipment.
Only dripless candles are to be used during the wedding ceremony. You may not utilize any form of nail, thumbtack or other sharp, potentially destructive object when decorating the worship center. Further, any tape or pins used to secure things such as an aisle runner must be pre-approved by the church.
The church staff must be advised of any scheduled deliveries made to the church before the wedding. (i.e. flowers, candelabras, etc.)
Please make an appointment through the church (352-489-0249) if you desire to come by the church to make decoration/set-up decisions at any time prior to your wedding.
Only birdseed or soap bubbles may be “thrown” at the bride/groom upon their exit from the church. Any “mess” must be cleaned up by a person designated by the wedding party.
It is the responsibility of the bride/groom and their families to see that any equipment not belonging to RSVC is removed promptly after the wedding. The church must be given the name and telephone number of a contact person (who is not in the wedding party) who will be responsible for seeing that these items are removed from the church. This person will also be responsible for any lost and found items to be picked up at the church.
Upon completion of the wedding, it is the wedding party’s responsibility to ensure that that everything is relatively clean and back in order.
Smoking/Alcoholic Beverages
No smoking is allowed in the building. The church will provide a cigarette receptacle for smoking within a designated area. Alcohol is prohibited on church property.
Fees
1. A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to use RSVC. This fee is to be paid when scheduling the event. Furthermore, RSVC reserves the right to seek reimbursement for any perceived damages or policy violations occurring during wedding activities.
2. A $100 clean-up fee is required at least one month prior to the wedding (an additional $100 clean-up fee will be required if your wedding reception is on site).
3. A minimum of $50 is required for the church liaison supervising the event. This fee is required at least one month prior to the wedding.
4. A minimum of $50 is required for the sound technician. This fee is required at least one month prior to the wedding.
5. A minimum of $25 is required for the computer technician. This fee is required at least one month prior to the wedding.
Other optional fees include honorariums for the pastor(s) and musician(s). Even though these fees may not be required, it is customary to give a gift of appreciation.
For Members and Adherents of Rainbow Springs Village Church
1. As part of the family of RSVC, no deposit is required to use the church facilities. However, RSVC still reserves the right to seek reimbursement for any perceived damages or policy violations occurring during wedding activities.
2. A $100 clean-up fee is required at least one month prior to the wedding (an additional $100 clean-up fee will be required if your wedding reception is on site).
3. A minimum of $50 is required for the church liaison supervising the event. This is required at least one month prior to the wedding. This fee may be waived.
4. A minimum of $50 is required for the sound technician. This is required at least one month prior to the wedding. This fee may be waived.
5. A minimum of $25 is required for the computer technician. This is required at least one month prior to the wedding. This fee may be waived.
Other optional fees include honorariums for the pastor(s) and musician(s). Even though these fees may not be required, it is customary to give a gift of appreciation.
If after reviewing these guidelines you need further assistance, please contact Becky Corrick, at 352-489-0249.
I have read the wedding policies of Rainbow Springs Village Church. I agree to carefully regard and comply with the stated wedding policies. I understand that Rainbow Springs Village Church reserves the right to seek reimbursement for any perceived damages or policy violations occurring during wedding activities. I also understand that Pastor may use discretion to make changes to these policies as needed.
Wedding Party Representative: _______________________________ Date _________
Church Staff Representative: _________________________________ Date _________
Wedding Date Request Form
This form along with a $250 non-refundable deposit must be completed and returned to the church office in order to formally secure your wedding date on the church calendar. You may schedule a wedding no more than nine months in advance. All fees must be paid at least one month prior to the wedding.
Today’s Date: ___________________________________________________________
Name of Bride: __________________________________________________________
Name of Groom: ________________________________________________________
Wedding date and time: ___________________________________________________
Rehearsal date and time: __________________________________________________
Bride’s contact number(s): ________________________________________________
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Bride’s e-mail: __________________________________________________________
Wedding Minister(s): _____________________________________________________
Minister’s contact number: _________________________________________________
Person responsible for payment: ___________________________________________
Contact number: ________________________________________________________
It is the responsibility of the bride/groom and their families to see that any equipment not belonging to Rainbow Springs Village Church is removed promptly after the wedding. The wedding coordinator must be given the name and telephone number of a contact person (who is not in the wedding party) who will be responsible for seeing that these items are removed from the church. This person will also be responsible for any lost and found items to be picked up at the church.
Name(s) of contact person(s): ______________________________________________
Phone number(s) of contact person(s): _______________________________________
If after reviewing these guidelines you need further assistance, please contact Becky Corrick, at 352-489-0249 or email her at churchoffice@caringpeople.org
