No matter how you choose to begin planning your wedding, there's no doubt that finding the right place for your wedding ceremony is an important factor. Mona Southworth, Executive Assistant of Believers Christian Church, has six steps to planning your wedding ceremony, from start to finish.
Step #1: Schedule a walk-through or tour
When planning your wedding ceremony, it is key to tour the facility you're interested in. At Believers Wedding Chapel, a tour typically takes 20 minutes. It's also recommended to bring your tentative wedding dates with you.
"This will make it as easy as possible when they are ready to schedule a date," said Southworth.
Step #2: Discuss pricing and fees
Not only should you make sure a venue is the right fit for your wedding, but also the right fit for your budget. You'll learn pricing during your tours, but be sure to discuss this as a couple before making any hasty decisions. Keep in mind deposits and other fees, before setting a date.
Step #3: Set a date
Once you decide which venue is the right one for you, it's time to set a date. Remember when we said to take your tentative wedding dates with you to the tour? They can let you know right then and there if the chapel is available on those days. Southworth recommends you book your special day at least two months in advance, but the sooner the better!
"Weddings are scheduled mostly on Saturdays. However, who ask for a week day/evening wedding, they will work with your time frame," said Southworth. "If the chapel is available, then we'll book it."
Step #4: Set an appointment and meet with a Wedding Facility Coordinator
The bride and groom should plan to bring their deposit, which is needed to lock-in their day. This crucial step in wedding ceremony prep is when you'll learn all the rules of the church or chapel. You'll discuss how many guests you plan to have, if you are bringing in a photographer and/or videographer, your schedule day-of, and more.
"We try to make it as simple and easy as possible, to take care of as much as we can," said Southworth. ""We try to set up based on their dream wedding – Is it burlap and lace? Is it country? or pure elegance? – and then we can set the stage for that so you don't have so much decorating to do."
Step #5: Choose a minister
Believers Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian Church and has ministers available from their staff to officiate the wedding.
Step #6: Enjoy your wedding ceremony!
The arrival time of the bridal parties at the venue is something that will need to be planned in advance. Believers typically opens their doors two to three hours before the wedding, giving the bridal parties time to do last minute decorating or just sit back and relax.
Believers Christian Church and Wedding Chapel are located at 14258 Michigan Street in Eagle, Michigan. You can learn more by visiting believerschristianchurch.com or by calling (517) 622-0719.
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