Christian marriage is a gift given by God to His people for the well-being of the human family. For Christians, marriage is a covenant through which two people are called to live as one. It is a sacred and holy rite, consecrated by God. The Church by the Sea provides a beautiful backdrop to your special day. We’d be honored to serve you!
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Please contact us at 954-523-6472 to schedule an appointment.
Pastor/
Officiant
One of our pastors will meet with you, usually about 30 days prior to thewedding, to discuss the details of your wedding service.
Music
Our Music Director provides the organ music for all wedding ceremonies and can also help you in selecting appropriate music either in person or on the phone.
Our Music Director can also assist you in hiring additional musicians or soloists should you desire them.
All music that will be performed must be approved by the Music Director.
Event Coordinator
Our wedding coordinator is your contact person throughout the planning process. They will be on-site for your rehearsal and the day of your service to function as your wedding coordinator.
If you hire an outside wedding coordinator, that person will need to work with our wedding coordinator in advance of and during the wedding service.
Decorations &
Flowers
Pew decorations may be attached with large rubber bands or ribbons. No tape, thumb tacks, nails, screws or clamps are permitted.
Flower pedals and aisle runners are a trip hazard and are forbidden.
The paraments on the alter cannot be removed. Their color is determined by the liturgical calendar.
Confetti, bird seed, flower petals, and rice may not be thrown inside or outside the church.
Flowers are to be delivered and arranged no more than one hour before the wedding and should be in place 30 minutes before the service is to begin.
All decorations must be removed immediately following the service so that the church can be prepared for other services that may follow.
Live-stream
Your service can be live-streamed for an additional fee, if our staff is available todo so.
Photos & video
All photographers and videographers must make themselves known to the Pastor and the wedding coordinator prior to the start of the service. They will be required to follow strict guidelines for camera placement.
No flash photography during the service.
With the Pastor or coordinator’s permission, a stationary camera can be on the alter area. During the worship service, camera persons cannot be on the altar.
Reserve Your Wedding Date
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Look over the information above
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Contact the church office at 954-523-6472 to make an appointment to tour the church with our Wedding Coordinator.
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Complete and submit a wedding application along with the required deposits.
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Once the date has been confirmed, the Pastor/officiant will contact you do discuss the details of your wedding.
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Schedule an appointment with our music director to discuss the music for your ceremony.
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All payments and deposits must be paid in full at least 14 days prior to the wedding.
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The cost of a wedding at The Church by the Sea is $2,500. That includes the services of the Pastor, the Wedding Coordinator, the Music Director and the use of the sanctuary and church grounds.
There is an additional $500 fee if you’d like your service live-streamed.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due with the wedding application. This amount can be applied to the final total due.
A refundable $500 “Compliance and Damage Deposit” is due at least 14 days prior to the wedding. Any damages to or additional expenses incurred by the church will be deducted from this deposit. The balance will be returned within 30 days of your service.
For more information e-mail us at: events@thechurchbythesea.org
During Service
We do not serve communion during wedding services.
If you are planning on distributing a bulletin or program, they must be printed by you in advance.
No drinks or water bottles should be brought into the sanctuary.
No animals are to be brought into the sanctuary or any church building.
The church is handicapped accessible and a wheelchair area for guests is located in the back of the sanctuary. Aisles and exits cannot be blocked.
Marriage License
A marriage license issued by the Clerk of the Courts (201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale. Rm#270. 954-831-6600.) must be presented at the time of the rehearsal. Marriage Licenses in Florida are good for 60 days from the date of issue.