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Requirements
To get married at College Park Church, you must:
- Be a member, a regular attender of 8+ months, or a child of a member
- Complete premarital counseling at College Park
Because God has ordained marriage and defined it as the covenant relationship between a man, a woman, and himself, College Park Church will only recognize and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman. The pastors and staff of College Park Church will only participate in weddings and solemnize marriages between one man and one woman, and the facilities and property of College Park Church will only host weddings between one man and one woman.
Scheduling a Wedding
Weddings can be scheduled no later than 2 months in advance of the ceremony date and no more than 12 months in advance of the ceremony date.
Due to the various needs of our ministries and our church calendar, we are unable to host weddings during the following time periods:
- Sundays
- Large all-church event weekends
- New Year’s Day
- Palm Sunday weekend through Easter Sunday
- Thanksgiving weekend
- December
If support staff are available, we will host weddings during the following time periods for 1.5 times the standard rate:
- Memorial Day weekend
- Independence Day weekend
- Labor Day weekend
If we are unable to host your wedding at College Park, our pastors are willing to officiate your ceremony at another location.
To request a wedding at College Park Church:
- Carefully review all information in this Wedding Guide
- Contact Amy Spencer, Resource & Communication Manager, to request a date
- Submit a Wedding Request Form once the date has been approved
Premarital Counseling
Before a wedding reservation can be finalized, you must be registered for premarital counseling at College Park. Learn more & register for premarital counseling
In extenuating circumstances, alternate forms of premarital counseling might also be accepted. You can submit details to Ryan Berg, Assistant Pastor of Soul Care, for approval.
Officiating Pastor
When you complete premarital counseling, the pastor or pastoral resident who serves as your counselor will also officiate your ceremony if you want them to. See the premarital counseling information for more details.
To have a non-College Park pastor officiate your wedding, please complete the Guest Pastor Request Form. This form will then be reviewed by the Assistant Pastor of Soul Care who will give approval for the guest officiant.
Wedding Coordinator
Once your date has been finalized and reserved, you will be assigned a wedding coordinator who will serve as the liaison between you and the church. Your wedding coordinator will:
- Meet with you to walk through details as they relate to College Park facility usage
- Orchestrate and manage any use of College Park décor and supplies
- Coordinate the details of the wedding events (rehearsal, ceremony, reception, etc.) related to College Park facility usage
- Coordinate the details of the wedding events (rehearsal, ceremony, reception, etc.) related to the facility and audio/visual support contractors
- Meet vendors arriving at the church on the day of the wedding ceremony as much as 2 hours prior to the ceremony start time
- Serve as a point person during the wedding events held at College Park (such as running the rehearsal, helping all parties know when to arrive and where to be, etc.)
Wedding Packages & Fees
The following lists the available wedding packages, their associated fees, and what is included in each package. All events including cleanup (regardless of location) must conclude by 9 p.m. All room setup (placement of tables and chairs) is included in the fees for all locations.
| Package 1 | Ceremony in the Chapel |
| Fees | Total fee: $1,100
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| Details |
The chapel can seat up to 400 guests in rows. Includes
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| Package 2 | Ceremony in The Portico |
| Fees |
Total fee: $1,300
*Unless a DJ is hired to cover all audio needs with their own equipment |
| Details |
The Portico pavilion can seat up to 210 guests in rows. View layout Includes
Does Not Include
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| Package 3 | Ceremony in the Chapel & Reception in the East Room |
| Fees | Total fee: $1,600
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| Details |
The chapel can seat up to 400 guests in rows. Includes
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| Package 4 | Ceremony & Reception in The Portico |
| Fees |
Total fee: $2,000
*Unless a DJ is hired to cover all audio needs with their own equipment |
| Details |
Setup Options
Includes
Does Not Include
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| Package 5 | Ceremony in the Chapel & Reception in The Portico |
| Fees |
Total fee: $2,200
*If a DJ is hired to cover all reception audio needs with their own equipment, then this fee will be $300 for A/V support of the ceremony only. |
| Details |
The chapel can seat up to 400 guests in rows. The Portico pavilion can seat up to 168 guests at rectangular tables with space for dance floor. View Layout Includes
Does Not Include
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| Package 6 | Reception at The Portico |
| Fees |
Total fee: $1100
*Unless a DJ is hired to cover all audio needs with their own equipment |
| Details |
The Portico pavilion can seat up to 168 guests at rectangular tables with space for dance floor. View Layout Includes
Does Not Include
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| Add-On | Rehearsal Dinner in the East Room* |
| Fees |
Total additional fee: $450
*This can only be added to packages where the ceremony is in the chapel. |
| Details |
The East Room can seat up to 100 guests at round tables. Includes
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Payment of Fees
Payment of fees will be made to the wedding coordinator 1 month prior to the wedding date. Your wedding coordinator will provide you with the total amount due as well as payment options.
Dancing & DJs
Dancing is permitted at receptions as long as the dancing remains tasteful. The host wedding family is responsible for monitoring the dancing that takes place. Song selection must be family friendly, tasteful, and may not contain explicit language. The host wedding family is responsible for monitoring the music selection.
DJs may be hired for wedding events taking place at The Portico pavilion. DJs, both professional or amateur, must abide by the Carmel Noise Ordinance which helps College Park be respectful of our nearby neighbors and community. The host wedding family, along with the DJ, is responsible for the volume of the music. Please be mindful of the witness to the community and the wedding guests presented by the dancing, song selection, and volume.
Decorations
Ceremonies and receptions scheduled for the main building will have access to church-owned wedding décor. Ask your wedding coordinator for details on what is available. Church-owned wedding décor may only be used inside the main building.
Guidelines for all décor/related items:
- Items/décor may only be hung with blue painters tape. Nails, staples, tacks, and similar items are not permitted to be used. All blue painters tape must be removed during cleanup.
- Glitter and décor items that have glitter on them are not permitted.
- All candles must be enclosed in a candle holder/container (excluding the unity candle).
- Only birdseed, flower petals, or bubbles may be used during the send-off.
Setup and cleanup of all décor and related items is the responsibility of the wedding party. All cleanup must be completed prior to the end of the reserved time.
Damage
If damage is done to any part of College Park Church property during the wedding events, a fee may be charged. If a fee is to be charged, the Director of Facilities will reach out to discuss.
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on College Park Church property.
Other Use of Church Facilities
For wedding events in the main building, other groups or activities that will not affect your wedding event may be scheduled for other rooms/parts of the building.
For wedding events at The Portico pavilion, the walking path, restrooms, water fountain, playground, and sand volleyball courts will remain open to the public.
Download a PDF of the Wedding Guide
If you are interested in holding your wedding at College Park Church, contact Amy Spencer.