Weddings.

CCF is thankful to have the opportunity to serve alongside you as you plan for your marriage and wedding ceremony.  

Our culture has ever-changing definitions of what marriage is and looks like. At CCF we believe that it is God alone who has the ultimate authority to prescribe and describe the marriage relationship (Mark 10:1-12; Matt 19:1-9; Genesis 2). Because we believe God has spoken clearly through His word about this truth, as a church we will only recognize marriages that meet the biblical definition of marriage. This is a covenant relationship between one man and one woman. The pastors and elders of Centerville Christian Fellowship will only participate in weddings and officiate wedding ceremonies that meet this definition. Also, the facilities and property of CCF will only host marriage ceremonies that meet this definition.

Fees.

The fee structure is as follows. The first portion is payable to Centerville Christian Fellowship at the time of scheduling. The second portion is payable directly to each applicable individual.

Portion paid to CCF:

• *Deposit (refundable): $200

• *Cleaning Fee: $150

Portion paid directly to individuals:

• *Minister: $300

• *Sound Technician: $100

• Platform Transition: $150 (this fee can be waived if the platform instruments are left in place)

• Total: $900

  *Required

Policies & Scheduling.

1. Fill out a Scheduling Form (No more than a year out and no less than 5 months out)

2. To use the CCF facility one must be a regular attendee of CCF.

3. There is to be no alcohol on CCF premises.

4. Marriage events should be completed by 7:00 pm Saturday evening so that the worship center can be reset for Sunday worship.  

5. Weddings and rehearsals may not be scheduled on Easter weekend, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the day and week following Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

6. All guests, decorations, and personal items must be cleared from the Worship Center, Bride’s Room, and Groom’s Room by 9:00 pm or when the last wedding party member leaves the church. While janitorial services are provided, the wedding party is responsible for general clean-up.

7. All wedding music must be approved by a CCF Pastor. This list should be turned in during the consultation meeting prior to the wedding date.

8. To use the CCF sound system, a CCF sound technician is required.

9. While there is a possibility to use the CCF facility without using a CCF pastor/elder, the CCF elders must approve outside ministers officiating at marriage ceremonies at CCF.

10. If you decide on a wedding during the month of December, please keep in mind that the church will have Christmas decorations in place. The decorations could change each year; therefore, actual pieces used during Christmas are not known until December of each year. Christmas decorations are not allowed to be used at other times of the year and will not be moved or taken down for weddings during the month of December.

What's Next?

Once you have requested a date you will be contacted by the CCF staff within 2 weeks. A meeting will then be set up with one of the CCF pastors to talk through next steps.

Every couple must go through an approved premarital counseling course before the wedding ceremony. Please begin that process by CLICKING HERE!