Weddings at Central Christian Church

FLOWERS FOR YOUR WEDDING

In contracting the services of a florist, it is important to keep the following guidelines in mind:

a. The church does not require any flowers to be used in a wedding, but any number or type of real or silk flowers may be used in any arrangement that is in good taste.

b. Decorations may not be fastened to any permanent furniture by means of nails, staples, screws, wires or clamps. Decorations may not hide from clear view the worship symbols in the chancel including the cross, the Bible, the Lord's Table, the pulpit, and the lectern.

c. Decorations are permitted which can be tied with ribbon or set upon the floor or attached with masking tape to existing furniture. There are 27 pews on each side of the sanctuary on the main floor

d. All furniture in the chancel will be left in its customary place for weddings as well as communion ware and all paraments suitable for the season of the church year.

e. An aisle cloth (a white cloth covering for the center aisle --no plastic, please) may be used if rented from a florist. The aisle, however, is carpeted and this additional expense is not necessary. The sanctuary aisle is 95 feet long; 115 feet long if steps into the chancel are included.

f. The church owns a Prie Dieu (kneeling bench), two brass candelabra on stands and a unity candle stand which may be used without additional cost.

g. Only drip-less wax candles in "hurricane lamps" may be used on pew ends. A unity candle is permitted on the Lord's Table, but other decorations are not used on the Table.

The Central Pastors' Guide to Weddings

Scheduling and Fees	Visiting Pastors	Music	Great Start (Counseling)
Planning Your Ceremony	Flowers	Photography	Marriage License Information

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Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
650 West William Street
Decatur, Illinois 62522
(217) 428-4336