Weddings

The congregation and staff of Cedar Park United are delighted that you are considering having your wedding in our church. We are committed to doing our best to help you and your family in the process of celebrating this very special day. Cedar Park United offers a ministry of love and welcome to all people in the community.

The following information is to assist you and the church to plan the wedding service.

Anyone who is legally entitled to be married in Québec is welcome to have their wedding at Cedar Park United.

Initial contact with the church

The ministry personnel and staff will do their best to answer all of your questions and accommodate any special requests.

As we wish this service to be as personal as possible, ministry personnel welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your partner so that we might get to know you.

First, though, it is important that you confirm the availability of the minister and the church building, as well as the time and date of the service, as soon as possible.

Planning the service

Once the service time has been confirmed by the rentals co-ordinator, the minister will meet with you to lead you through planning the service. The minister will give you an outline of the service with options to choose for each part.

You can also meet with the church staff if you have other questions concerning the use of the church facility use.

Music

Music is an important part of a service. An organ and piano are located in the sanctuary. You must use a musician from Cedar Park United. If one is unavailable, arrangements for you to supply your own organist or pianist must meet with the approval of the church music director. All music selections are to be discussed with the ministerial staff.

We can assist you in booking soloists or instrumentalists, or you may wish to use a person of your own choice.

Reception

After the service, many people wish to have a reception. Cedar Park United has a Community Hall and kitchen which are available to host receptions.

Financial matters

In order to cover church expenses, the cost is $1,250. This includes the use of the church facility, the time and participation of the minister and the pianist, administration, archiving and sound.

Should you require additional staff such as soloists, musicians or custodians, they can be arranged at additional cost.

**Note the same rate is charged to members and non-members of Cedar Park United. This is due to Canada Revenue Agency regulations in order to comply with the Income Tax Act for registered charities.

**Any transportation, hotel or other fees for staff for wedding ceremonies not held at Cedar Park United will be in addition to the above cost.

Some questions to consider

Do you wish to use the church sanctuary or have the wedding conducted elsewhere?

What music and musicians would you like to have?

What scripture passages would you like read? Is there someone special you wish to do the reading?

Are there any other readings, poetry you would like read?

Is there anyone else you would like to participate in the service?

Do you wish to write your own vows in dialogue with the minister?

Do you wish to have a bulletin or program of the service?

Do you wish to have unity candles? If so, you are responsible for supplying them.

What flowers would you like to have?

Do you wish to use the church hall for a reception?

Would you like to have a rehearsal for your wedding? This will be booked at the time you book your wedding.

Some finer points to remember

The Cedar Park United minister must be involved in the wedding.

All photography and videotaping must meet with the approval of the minister.

No confetti or rice is to be thrown inside or outside the church building.

The minister will meet with you as you require to plan and prepare your wedding.

Assistance with details (marriage license information, decorating the church, floral delivery, etc.) is offered by the Church Administrator. Please feel free to contact if you have any questions.

If you are having a rehearsal, please remind all participants they are required to be there on time. Your rehearsal is booked for a specific time slot.

Candles are not permitted in the seating area.

If your wedding takes place when the church has special decorations, these will not be removed. The minister will advise if there are special decorations.

The Cedar Park United minister will be more than happy to conduct your ceremony at a location other than the church.

For more information, contact

Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney: mcaveney@cedarparkunited.org

Amy Barratt, Church Administrator: administrator@cedarparkunited.org