Contract Requirements for Marriage

Sanibel Community Church – 1740 Periwinkle Way – Sanibel, FL 33957 Telephone 239-472-2684 www.sanibelchurch.com

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE

Here at Sanibel Community Church we are not interested in merely having weddings performed. We are here to encourage strong, vibrant marriages that are founded upon Biblical principles. Because of this priority, the following requirements are in force for all those who desire to be married at Sanibel Community Church or by one of our Pastors:

1. A minimum of ninety (90) days notice must be given to the Pastor prior to the wedding date. 2. Attendance of both the bride and groom at pre-marital counseling sessions is required. We recommend the course, Mentoring for Marriage, conducted by one of our pastors, or by a mature couple of the church. In the event that the pre-marital counseling is conducted by someone other than personnel of Sanibel Community Church or if another resource is used, a letter stating preparedness for marriage must be presented to the pastor performing the service thirty (30) days prior to the marriage ceremony. 3. In the case that either the bride or groom is divorced, additional pre-marital counseling will be required (approximately 30 minutes added to the session). 4. Both the bride and groom must have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Active church involvement is expected. 5. The bride and groom must commit to walk in a relationship of sexual purity in accordance to God’s Word. 6. The couple must complete all forms and documents and submit a non-refundable $200 deposit ninety (90) days prior to the wedding service. Confirmation of contract will be given within ten (10) days and deposit returned if not able to accommodate request. Final wedding fees must be received thirty (30) days prior to the wedding. 7. If someone other than a pastor of SCC is preferred to perform the wedding ceremony, the following requirements apply: a. Prior approval of the preferred pastor must be given by the Senior Pastor of SCC. b. All marriage requirements of SCC must be met, with written confirmation of such. c. Consultation between Pastor performing ceremony and the Senior Pastor of SCC is required no less than 30 days prior to the ceremony. d. Consultation between Pastor performing ceremony and the Wedding Coordinator of SCC is required no less than 10 days prior to the ceremony. 8. The Senior Pastor in consultation with the Executive Committee, reserves the right to waive any of the above requirements under extraordinary circumstances.

______Groom Date Senior Pastor Date Church Administrator Date

______Bride Date Wedding Coordinator Date SCC approved 9/16/2008

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D:\Docs\2018-02-09\043b6a6b48cd77dbd0ef9c23fb6de87c.docx Approved 9-16-2008