Wedding guidelines

Saint Philip’s Episcopal Church- Rental Guidelines

• Our cost of $500 includes the time for your rehearsal and ceremony.
• Any additional costs (musicians or clergy fees) are your responsibility.
• You must submit a ‘Request for Use of Space’ form along with a downpayment of $250 to be placed on the calendar. The balance is due ten days prior to the ceremony.
• A security deposit of $100 must also be submitted ten days prior to your ceremony and will be returned within ten days after the celebration.
• You must sign and return a copy of the insurance letter along with your security deposit. (This will be provided to you.)
• There is an additional fee of $50 for any returned checks.
• You will be provided with the name of a representative of the parish who will meet you at the church and assist you with any of your needs or answer any questions you might have. They will have the final word in any question pertaining to our facilities.
• Cancellations must be made in writing ten days prior to the date you have reserved.
• You are expected to comply with our policies related to the appropriate respect and reverence for our faith community and its house of worship:
• You may not move any piece of art.
• You may not remove anything from our book shelves.
• You may not remove the carpets.
• You may not remove any seasonal decorations (interior or exterior).
• If the chairs are re-arranged, you must return them to their original places.
• Anything you bring into the building must be removed except the altar flowers.
• If you wish to discuss any of these policies, please feel free to speak with our representative(s) who may be able to accommodate your wishes.
• No real flower petals may be scattered in the church.
• Bird seed and bubbles may be used outside (no rice).
• You will be responsible for any damages and/or cleaning.