What is the proper way to go about asking a church to use their sanctuary and reception hall? Both my fiance's church and my church I attend are too small to accomodate our guest list. We are both Baptists. Is there any religious restrictions?
2006-11-28 10:40:05 · 9 answers · asked by stephaniebm01 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Usually Baptist Churches belong to an association. Ask your pastor or go directly to the Baptist Association in your area and look for one that would work for your event. You can usually have your own Pastor perform the ceremony.
2006-11-28 10:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by HDGranny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Protestant churches will open their doors for a wedding. Just call and explain your situation. There may be a fee. Another idea would be to use a banquet hall for the wedding and reception both. There are also chapels that are reserved specifically for weddings. Depending on the time of year, have you considered a park? BTW, Congratulations!
2006-11-28 10:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each religion and/or church handles the restrictions differently. Catholic churches usually charge more for non-Catholics to use their church and hall. Some don't allow it at all. Baptists and Methodists are usually more consistent with their charges and they usually allow just about any one. Hope that helps.
Just call and ask!
2006-12-06 08:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by whadda-dingo-gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all using the chruch space will require you to talk to the head father or the person in charge. Then you need to know that you will either be donating to the church or be paying to use it. Im thinking its donations.
as for religious restrictions...Since both of you are of the same faith then religion shouldnt be a problem. Just make sure you guys are having a baptist wedding.
Good luck and congrats for the years and love to come.
2006-11-28 10:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Hideo Okino 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you are a member of the Baptist church, you can call other Baptist churches to see if they have an open day that you may use their church for your wedding. They will also want to talk to your Pastor or Deacon about your membership.
2006-11-28 10:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask some of your family and friends about their churches. They might know some of church members from different churches that can help.
2006-11-28 10:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tia Ann 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to a large Bapist
church and explain the size concern it may let you take the classes in your home church and there will most likely be a fee
2006-12-05 09:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find another baptist church to do it all at.
2006-12-02 12:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by ♥PrEcIoUs♥DaYdReAmEr♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marry at the beach, its better and probably less costly.
2006-11-28 11:22:23 · answer #9 · answered by bettyboop 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋