Church Weddings are special and reverent occasions. At Moss Vale Uniting Church a wedding service is a service of worship conforming to the worship book Uniting in Worship 2 of the Uniting Church of Australia.

Appointment with the Minister.

If you wish to be married at Bundanoon, Moss Vale or Robertson Uniting Church, the first step in the process is to make an appointment for an initial conference with the minister.

It is the policy of the Uniting Church that the minister in placement conducts the wedding ceremony. Other ministers may participate with the approval of the minister.

Music.

The use of secular or recorded music may be permitted following discussion with the minister.

Flowers.

Floral arrangements can be provided on request.

Premarital Counselling.

Pre-marital counseling will be provided as part of the arrangements negotiated with the minister, and are offered free of additional charge.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Reserving the Church.

After meeting with the minister, reserve the church facilities through the church office for the wedding. If you would like to have your reception on the church property, please reserve the hall at the same time.

Catered meals are allowed in the hall. (With seating, halls hold from 50 -75 people.)

Photographs and Videos.

Photographs may be taken before or after the ceremony. Available light pictures may be taken during the ceremony with permission of the minister. All photographers, amateur or otherwise should be advised that no flashes will be allowed during the ceremony. Manned videotaping is allowed in discreet places.

Decorations.

The beauty of our sanctuaries minimises the need for elaborate decorations. Arrangements must be made with the steward for decorating the church prior to the ceremony. The church is available 3 hours prior to the wedding.

Other Guidelines.

• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the church or on the church property.

• This is a tobacco free facility and tobacco is not allowed anywhere on the premises.

• Our churches are not responsible for the loss of, or daage to, any property brought to the church for the occasion.

FEES

Wedding charges for Bundanoon, Moss Vale and Robertson Uniting Churches are listed below.

These are payable two weeks in advance of the wedding service and are preferably placed in a marked envelope for the person concerned. The fees may be directed through the minister.

CHURCH - $250

MINISTER - $200

ORGANIST - $100

FACILITIES USE - $115 (cleaner, utilities - inc. GST)

HALL RENTAL FOR RECEPTION - $115 (inc. GST)

FLOWERS - price to be negotiated

For an initial enquiry for wedding services please contact The Minister.