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Fees: These should be paid two months in advance. If your wedding is being professionally video recorded the fees will have to be doubled, please check for details with the office.
A cheque for the balance of the fees must be received at the Parish Office as stated above. Cheques should be made payable to: The Church of St John the Baptist, fees account.
Notes:
· It is usual to pay the fee for the organist for use of the Organ, even if you decide to bring you own organist for the service.
· Fees for the flowers are paid direct to the flower co-ordinator, please contact direct.
Music: You will need to decide whether you want to have Hymns and Organ music, if so contact the Director of Music to discuss this. The normal provision is up to 3 hymns, plus music for the entrance of the bride, the signing of the registers and as you both leave. If you want a specially sung anthem then you can book the choir for this. Helen can also advise on additional music such as booking a small section of the Hampshire Youth Orchestra, to add a different dimension to this very special occasion.
>More about suitable Hymns
Flowers in Church: These may be provided by our own flower arrangers who will be delighted to discuss your requirements with you. Please contact the appropriate co-ordinator for your church as soon as possible more than 2 months is helpful. Even if someone else is doing your flowers you still need to liase with the contact person about containers etc. Please never just arrange things with a florist or friend without informing us.
Making the service yours: Would you like friends or relations to take part in the service? You might have musicians, readers, 'pray-ers', or even the odd Vicar or Minister among your family or friends! It would good to involve them in your marriage service. Your choice of readings will reflect what your thoughts are regarding marriage and it would be very special if you wrote a short prayer of your own. (more about all this at the planning meeting)! >More about suitable Readings
Order of Service: This is by no means necessary, but some people find it helpful for the congregation to have one. If you decide to do so, please check a proof with us before you go to the printers. Remember you will need to print extra for the minister, organist and choir.
Bridesmaids There should be at least one bridesmaid who will take the bride's bouquet. If you do have small children (beware of them stealing the show), an adult should be put in charge of them leaving the principal bridesmaid to look after the bride.
Ushers & seating Preferably three Ushers, one from each family to make sure people will be recognised and it is nice if one is female. A seating plan for the front few rows is often useful, and a copy given to the Ushers. Main usher must be present at the practice. Capacities of the churches are approximately: St John's 300, St Mary's 200 St Nicholas' 50
Confetti may be used in the Church grounds, it would help very much if it were eco-friendly and bio-degradable and nearer the gate rather than the doorway.
Photographs and Video Nominate someone as the official photographer. They need not be a professional, but there must be only one. Similarly for taking a video - nominate one person. Please make sure they talk to the minister before the service about where they may stand etc. nb see fee details for professional video's.
Parking: There are spaces for parking at the church. Please do not park on the verges or grass areas at St John's. Do inform your guests that thieves have been known to target cars left in these parks during services.
Access and Toilet facilities Good access for users of wheelchairs is available, as are toilet facilities for all.
Rehearsal: This will be 5.30 on the Thursday before the Service and it is important to have everyone there who will be participating in the Service if possible, however small or large a part you are planning for them to play.
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