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YOUR RECEPTION

1. Scheduling your Reception

If you are to have a wedding reception in the facilities of First Baptist Church, the reception should be scheduled at the same time as the wedding. Wedding receptions are held in Mitchell Hall. The church wedding coordinator will be available for suggestions concerning your reception. Private arrangements must be made for kitchen clean up.

If your reception is to be in Mitchell Hall, the bride and groom are responsible for informing the caterer & decorator of the policies for its use. Receptions cannot be set up until the day before the wedding.

Mitchell Hall can accommodate comfortably 250 - 300 people. The chairs and tables are available for use. The kitchen space, stove and the ice maker can be used. If there is room, the refrigerator or freezer can be used. Kitchen utensils, coffee makers, dishwasher, dishes, silverware, cups and glasses are not available to non-church members. Caterers are to bring their own dishes, cups, tableware and cloths, etc.

Custodial services to clean and mop floors are charged for with the use of Mitchell Hall. The custodian is not responsible for dishwashing, cleaning kitchen cabinets, service areas, chairs, or table tops.

Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted on the church premises. This includes the grounds. It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to inform all members of the wedding party of these policies.

2. Rice, Confetti and Bird Seed

Throwing of rice, confetti or birdseed is not allowed inside the church building. Please ask your wedding party to wait until you are outside the building before throwing rice or birdseed. If you elect to include this as part of your reception, sweep-up charge is collected when you pay your other fees. This fee is payable to the custodian in addition to his regular fees.

3. Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages shall not be served or consumed on the church property, including the parking lot. ANY PERSON UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL will not participate in the wedding.

4. Smoking/tobacco Use

Smoking or tobacco use is not allowed anywhere on the church property.

Any violation of the policies in tis book or loss/damage to any church property will result in the loss of your deposit.

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