GUIDELINES FOR THE FLORIST (OR ANYONE ELSE DECORATING)

This form must be returned by one week prior to the wedding, signed by the Bride or Groom and the Florist/Decorator. Please make a copy for your records. Without this on file at the church, no decorations will be allowed to be placed.

Bride: Please make 2 copies- one for the designer to sign and one for them to keep, so they will remember the rules.

Decorations should not obscure the simple beauty and dignity of the wedding service or the church sanctuary.
  1. All church decor must be complete no later than 1 full hour before the wedding. In the event photos are being taken before the wedding, decor must be completed by 1.5 hours before the wedding (or by the time the photos begin.) You are allowed in 2 hours before, if more time is needed, either you or the bride need to purchase additional time@$30 an hour for the church and $12.50 an hour for the custodian. This must be arranged no less than 1 month before the wedding.
  2. Do not move church furnishings. However, the communion table may be moved forward or back, according to space requirements. The altar candles and stands may be removed, if desired.
  3. No tacks, pins, nails, staples, tape or glue may be used to fasten decorations to furniture or walls.
  4. If candelabra are used, all candelabra must have ample "drip clothes" underneath them. CPC does not have candelabra for rent. We prefer that "spring loaded" candles be used, as they drip less (but will still drip.)
  5. No flowers are to be placed on or in front of the communion table, the pulpit, baptismal font, or lectern.
  6. All decorations and equipment must be removed shortly after the service and pictures. (Within the 4 hour total time period, unless extra time  has been paid for.) If our Custodian has to clear the church of decorations other than pew decor which will be thrown away [candelabrum, etc.], there will be an additional charge of $50, payable in advance. CPC is not liable for any equipment left overnight following weddings.
  7. Smoking  is not allowed in the church buildings at any time.
  8. Please do not bring food or drinks into the sanctuary.
  9. For safety, no pew candles may be used.
  10. Any pew decorations should be attached with pew clips, ribbon or rubber bands.
  11. Aisle clothes are not allowed in Central Presbyterian Church.
  12. Nothing, no fresh or silk flowers, rice, confetti, birdseed, etc. may be thrown anywhere inside the building.
  13. The bridal couple is liable for any damage to the building or furniture done where decoration is used.

I have read and will abide by these guidelines:

_________________________________ date: ____________
Signature of Bride or Groom

_________________________________ date: ____________
Signature of Florist or Decorator

Business name of florist or decorator:: (please print):  ___________________________________                    contact name: __________________________  Phone number: _____________________________________      e-mal address: ________________________________



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