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Weddings
- Welcome
First
Church of Otago welcomes your request to have your wedding in this
beautiful and historic church. We will do all that we can to see
that this special day in your life is memorable for you and your
guests. For many people being married in this church is the beginning
of a bond which last a lifetime - and even for generations.
BOOKING
FOR YOUR WEDDING
A pencil booking has been made for your wedding. It will be confirmed
when you return the form after discussing the time and date of the
wedding with a minister.
THE
MINISTER
Only ministers may conduct weddings in First Church of Otago. These
may be any minister of the churches associated with the Presbyterian
Church through the Conference of Churches of Aotearoa New Zealand
or ministers of other churches with the consent of the Minister
of First Church of Otago.
Before completing the form you must personally contact either your
chosen minister or the Minister of First Church of Otago to check
that the time and date is suitable to them. If the Minister of First
Church of Otago is conducting the service he will arrange to meet
you.
Please ring the First Church of Otago office 477 7118 or 477 7150
THE
FACILITIES OF FIRST CHURCH OF OTAGO
MUSIC
Normally the organist of First Church of Otago plays for weddings,
but may agree to other suitable qualified people on request. Music
for your wedding is chosen in consultation with the minister. Other
music can be played if it is considered suitable for the setting
of First Church and for the occasion.
If your minister is not the minister of First Church of Otago he
or she may prefer that you consult directly with the organist.
BELLS
First Church is privileged to have a fine set of bells and a group
of volunteer bell- ringers. They are available by arrangement. This
means that occasionally we will not be able to meet your request
for the bells if for some reason a team is not available. A full
peal takes 8 people; a reasonable noise can be made as you leave
the church with as few as 5. But after that it's "hell's bells!"
A donation to cover the travelling expenses of the bell ringers
is set out in the schedule of fees.
THE
CHURCH OFFICER
The church officer assists with the practical matter of heating
and lighting the church, parking sound system tidying the church
after your service and advising about the decoration of pews etc.
For this purpose, ribbons, bows or posies may be tied to the pews
but not fixed with blue tack, drawing pins or adhesive tape of any
kind.
A fee for this required service is listed in the schedule of fees.
The number of the church officer is 477 9526.
FLOWERS
Flowers are arranged for church services each week by Lucy Howard.
Arrangements for weddings are limited to two in the locations provided
in the church and one in the vestiblue.
Your options are:
There is a compulsory charge of $50 which is for the silk flower
arrangements. The cost of special fresh flowers to suit your colours
and requirements is in addition to this and should be arranged with
Lucy when finalising the choice of colour etc. If there are other
weddings on the same day colours etc. may have to be negotiated
to suit.
Unless otherwise arranged with Lucy ALL ARRANGEMENTS in the church
remain for the services on Sunday.
Lucy's phone number is 488 5249 cell phone 027 488 430
RECORDING
YOUR SERVICE
Normally First Church of Otago does not tape record services, but
arrangements may be able to be made through the church officer.
Video recordings are permitted ONLY in consultation with the minister.
The minister permits limited movement around the church while the
service is in progress. Photographers are permitted only in positions
agreed to by the minister by prior arrangement. Static cameras may
be permitted subject to location. Please advise your photographers
of this requirement. They are welcome to accompany you to the signing
of the register. It is helpful if they speak to the minister on
the day about their requirement.
THE
MARRIAGE LICENCE
Your are responsible for obtaining a marriage licence from the Registra
of Births deaths and marriages.This must be brought with you to
the final interview with the First Church of Otago minister.
REHEARSALS
These are arranged with the minister and church officer.
Link
to Wedding photo page
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