If you wish to have your wedding elsewhere, but would like to hold your reception in our hall, please contact the Parish Operations Manager at the church office to schedule the date as soon as possible.
CONTENT
1. WEDDING RECEPTION COSTS
2. RULES FOR USING THE HALL
3. TIME LIMITS
4. RECOMMENDED TIMELINE
A usage deposit and one half of the total cost for usage of our facilities will hold the scheduled date. All fees will be handled by the Parish Operations Manager (except as noted below). The Wedding Guild will NOT handle any funds. The usage fee schedule for members and non-members of Good Samaritan are as follows:
WEDDING RECEPTION COSTS
Member Non-Member
Roetter Hall $200 $750
Security Deposit N/C $250*
Sexton $100** $100**
Tablecloth Rental (if used) $8/each $8/each
* - The usage deposits will be refundable in part or in whole after the wedding/reception and upon inspection of the facilities by the Operations Manager.
** - Rector’s and Musician’s Honorariums and Sexton’s fees are arranged directly with the individual.
Any outstanding balances due on usage of our facilities must be paid in full two weeks prior to the wedding/reception.
RULES FOR USING THE HALL
Use of our sound system and microphones is available upon request. No one but the church sound technician is allowed to adjust this system.
Arrangements for flowers and decorations in the Hall are to be coordinated/approved by the Operations Manager.
If you want a receiving line, it will be at the Hall entry following picture taking.
Rice, confetti, bird seed, rose petals, balloons and the like are not permitted. Silk rose petals are allowed. However, live butterflies or bubbles are an option.
The only alcoholic beverage that may be consumed at a wedding reception is champagne — or other wine. According to Diocesan policies, no alcoholic beverages may be consumed on the church property before the wedding begins or after it is over, except at the reception. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE WORSHIP CENTER. This ruling not only applies to the bridal party but the guests as well. No controlled substances (drugs) may be on the premises at any time. Intoxication of any kind before the beginning of the wedding is grounds for postponement and/or cancellation of the service by the officiating clergy and/or wedding guild at their discretion. No smoking is allowed inside any of the buildings on church property.
TIME LIMITS
Usage of Roetter Hall and the Patio Area for the wedding reception will be limited to 6 hours and may not extend beyond 11:00 PM. Our custodian will be on hand to assist with any needs or requirements you have before, during and after the reception. Time allowable for setting up, catering and decorating the Hall must be arranged two weeks in advance with the Operations Manager.
RECOMMENDED TIMELINE
AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE
If Roetter Hall is desired for the reception, reserve the specific hours needed with the Operations Manager.
ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE
. Be certain that the caterers have been in contact with the Operations Manager and have arranged the timing for deliveries and any equipment requirements.