Fellowship Hall:

Fellowship hall rental includes two rooms for the use of the bridal party as dressing rooms.

The Fellowship Hall will seat 100 people.

1. No smoking is allowed inside the building.
2. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on any part of the premises or property. We would appreciate it if you would make your guests aware of this rule.
3. Supervision of children: Children under 10 years of age must be supervised at all times while on CUMC property. No room shall be made available to “warehouse” children while adults tend to business in the church or fellowship hall. Arrangements should be made for a responsible person to supervise the children.
4. Do not apply anything to walls unless a removable adhesive, such as Tac “n” Stick (blue) is used. Assure adhesive is removed when event ends. Renter is responsible for damage. 3M strip hooks may be used.
5. Please remove garbage when event has ended. Place garbage in dumpster in back of the church. You are responsible for set-up of tables and chairs. Extra tables and chairs can be found in closet in side hallway. All chairs and tables must be returned to original locations when event is over.
6. Cahill United Methodist church is not responsible for any personal losses, accidents or disabilities. The applicants and their participants shall hold harmless and release the Church, its members and employees from any and all liabilities arising out of the use of Church facilities. Any damage to the premises during event shall be the responsibility of the renter.
7. A checklist will be provided for those who use the facilities to ensure that the building is left as it was found. Please complete the checklist, sign it, and leave it on one of the tables in the fellowship hall.
8. You may bring your own food or caterer.

Sanctuary - Wedding Use:

The sanctuary will seat 100 people.

We recommend that you name a wedding manager to organize all the details of your wedding. This person should be present at rehearsal and service, and NOT a member of the wedding party. Duties include seeing that candles are lighted, making sure participants are in place in a timely fashion, running errands, etc. This makes for a more relaxing wedding experience and is extremely helpful for all involved. Cahill UMC can provide a wedding coordinator at extra charge.

The Rehearsal:

The rehearsal provides the opportunity for persons to become familiar with the worship order and the physical arrangements for the wedding. It is important that all persons who will have a part in the wedding ceremony attend the rehearsal. These include the bride and groom, attendants, parents of the bride and groom, and the ushers. Please ask the attendees to be on time or early as the rehearsal will begin promptly at the designated time and conclude in 1 hour or less.

Ushers:

The comfort and ease of family and friends depends greatly upon the poise and organization of those who are selected to usher at the wedding. It is a good rule to have one usher for every fifty (50) guests. The usher should greet the guests warmly, may offer his/her arm to the woman and show the family or group to a seat with good order and dignity. They should attend the rehearsal in order to become familiar with the floor plan of the church and discuss with all concerned about the final plans for the wedding. The ushers should know the location of the restrooms and what to do in case of an emergency.

After the ceremony has started, guests should not be escorted down the center aisle of the sanctuary, but may be seated (by the usher) in such a manner as to avoid interruptions and disturbance, along the side aisles.

We recommend that you do not use any of the groomsmen as ushers so the usher(s) will be at the back of the church before and during the entire service.

Photography:

In order that the complete wedding ceremony in the church may attain its highest and most meaningful significance, there are certain practices which are to be observed. We consider the wedding to be a sacred ceremony which should be regarded with quiet reverence. We do not want the solemnity of the occasion to be marred by flash bulbs or photographer’s distracting movements. There are to be no Gallery taken in the sanctuary during the wedding ceremony. After the ceremony, everyone may take all the Gallery desired. Guests who arrive with cameras should be advised by the ushers that no Gallery are to be taken until after the ceremony. Video may be taken of the wedding, but the camera must be stationary and unattended. Photography session after the wedding should not exceed 30 minutes.

Music:

Music is an effective part of the wedding ceremony. The selection of music must be appropriate to a service of worship. Secular and popular music is not permitted, nor is taped music allowed in the wedding service. These songs are more suitable for the reception.

Our church organist is available to play for your wedding at additional charge. The church organ is not available for use if our church organist is not used. The piano, however, is available.

Dressing Room:

The nursery and one of the classrooms in the fellowship hall are available for the bride and groom to dress for the wedding.

Candles and Decorations:

Only non-drip candles or votives are to be used. All decorations, flowers and equipment must be removed from the sanctuary immediately following their use unless other provisions have been made. For instance, you may want to leave some of the flowers for Sunday service at the church.

We have some decorations that have been donated from other weddings that you may use if you wish.

Pastoral Services:

Our pastor will be glad to perform your wedding at additional charge. If you have another pastor you would like to perform the wedding, we request that he/she communicate with our pastor prior to the wedding date.

Please throw birdseed or blow bubbles as the wedding party exits the building. No rice, please.

General Rules: