Dear Bride and Groom to be,

Congratulations on your recent engagement! We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your special day. Because the leadership at River Point Community Church believes marriage is an institution established by God and a lifetime commitment, we have enclosed a copy of our Wedding Policies and Procedures in the packet. We would like for you and your fiancé to carefully read the enclosed material. If you desire to move forward with your wedding here at River Point Community Church, please complete the Wedding Request Form and return it to Gwen Wetherton in the church office or via email ([email protected]) as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please call the church office at (706)778-5000

In His Service, River Point Community Church Leadership

A Word to the Bride and Groom As you approach the day when you make a total life commitment to each other, you, the bride and groom, are entering a time in your life marked by excited preparation and joyful expectations. Your wedding day is a day to be remembered with gratitude to God for His grace and goodness in making the union possible.

Marriage is a union ordained by God. It was first instituted by God in the early chapters of Genesis 1 and 2. The Old Testament prophets compared it to a relationship between God and his people. Jesus Christ explained the original intention and core elements of marriage, and several New Testament Epistles give explicit instructions on this union. As such, the church views marriage as a profound spiritual institution established by God.

At River Point Community Church, we are committed to the long-term growth and stability of marriage. At River Point Community Church, marriage is an ordinance that is considered to have been established by Jesus Christ to bring grace to those participating in or receiving it. River Point Community Church believes that marriage has been ordained by God and recognizes the marriage relationship as exclusively the legal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment.

WEDDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR CHURCH FACILITY USE The church facilities are available for weddings and approved related activities provided that there is no conflict with any scheduled ministry activities. 1. Weddings must be scheduled at least 3 months in advance 2. Saturday weddings must conclude by 8pm to allow for clean-up and set up for Sunday morning services 3. The church does not schedule weddings on Sundays 4. Wedding rentals include the entirety of the wedding day plus the entirety of the day before (to allow for set up and rehearsal) 5. No alcohol or drugs are permitted anywhere on the church property 6. No rice or confetti is to be thrown on the church property 7. Any damage to property or equipment must be paid by the wedding party according to the cost determined by the leadership team 8. Rental of the church facility does not include a pastor to officiate the wedding – an officiant should be arranged by the couple beforehand

WEDDING COORDINATOR AND HOSTESS The bride and groom will be coordinating with the Event Coordinator and Hostess to confirm the date and site details. The job of the coordinator is to answer any questions the bride and groom may have regarding the facility usage and preparation. He/She will be the contact person leading up to the wedding and during the wedding. He/She will be responsible for unlocking and unarming the building as well as locking and arming the building after wedding. He/She will NOT be responsible for organizing any of the ceremony or rehearsal. Your Wedding Coordinator is: ______Contact Information: Email: ______Phone: ______

WEDDING RENTAL REQUEST FORM Please return the completed form to Gwen Wetherton in the church office or via email at [email protected] as far in advance of date requested as possible in order to have your reservation approved and confirmed by the staff and placed on the general calendar. 1. ______Date: ______(Individuals Requesting Use) 2. Address: ______Phone: ______3. Date(s) Requested:______(Weddings automatically receive Friday and Saturday) 4. Time of Day: Begin ______End: ______5. Facilities Needed: Please Circle the Building(s) You Plan to Use: (Rental includes ALL bathrooms, housekeeping team for cleaning, sound person, and event coordinator for the entirety of your rental.) *Main Building- $1,000- Includes the Following: Worship Center Café/ Welcome Center Area Children’s Wing Left Side Children’s Wing Right Side

*Student Building- $500- Includes the Following: Worship Center Kitchen Café Classroom 1 Classroom 2 Classroom 3 *Please note that we will be providing a sound tech for the entirety of your event. We will not be able to provide any videography. Having your event recorded will need to be arranged by you with a separate party.*

**Use Guidelines: Signature of this form indicates acceptance of all applicable fees and guidelines** Please explain activities to be held: ______Estimated Number of People Involved: ______The person/organization requesting the use of River Point Community Church facilities hereby absolves the church, its pastors, leadership, members, or people of any liability for personal injury to any individual resulting from the use of the church facilities. Please report any damage to equipment or facility to the church staff promptly. The group or individual using the facility is responsible for following all written signage and other policies as henceforth detailed to maintain the cleanliness of the building throughout the entirety of the event. Cleaning after your event will take place by a member of the Housekeeping Team.

Signature of Responsible Party: Date: ______

For office use only: Approved by: ______Date: ______