Thank you for your interest in holding your event at CelebrateCommunityChurch. It is our desire to create close union between good stewardship of CelebrateChurch’s facilities, and our Core Value of “Utilizing the facilities in service to our community.” Use of the building is available to businesses and church orcommunity organizations.

Enclosed, you will find some facility policies and guidelines, as well as a request form with associated fees. To reserve space and have your event placed on the calendar, please return the form and the deposit. If you have any further questions, you may contact our Lead Wedding Coordinator, Aubrey Schneider, at CelebrateCommunityChurch (641) 828-7603 or e-mail her at

Thank you,

Your friends at CelebrateCommunityChurch

Revised March 2012

Wedding Facility Policy

Celebrate CommunityChurch

1005 N Lincoln Knoxville IA 50138

(641)828-7603 – Fax (641)828-7654

The following policy strives to create close union between good stewardship of CelebrateChurch’s facilities, and her Core value of “Utilizing the facilities in service to our community.” Use of the building is available to businesses and church or community organizations. To that cause, use of CelebrateChurch facilities shall be guided by the following:

· Available space will depend upon scheduling around regular CelebrateChurch’s activities and programs.

· Availability may also depend on the race season as parking and noise may limit the facility’s services.

· No weddings or special events will be scheduled on holiday weekends.

·Activities must conclude to allow for the building to be vacated by 10:00 PM on weekdays and by 6:00 PM on Saturdays. 8:30 PM if reception follows the wedding at church

· All groups renting space are responsible for any structural or equipment damage while renting space in the building.

· The Administrative Assistant and/or Lead Wedding Coordinator of Celebrate Church will handle all requests and determine availability of the facility.

· A $100 deposit is required when reserving space. This fee will be subtracted from total bill after the event is held, if no damage to the building or equipment is found.

· No red juice is allowed. Drinks should be covered with lids for coffee and lids and straws for cold drink.

· Rental fees will cover events of 6 hours or less. If extra time is needed, arrangements must be made with the Lead Wedding Coordinator.

· No alcohol will be allowed on CelebrateChurch property. No smoking is allowed in the building.

· Trained CelebrateChurch Technical Team members must operate all technical equipment (sound, video presentation, and light board).

· Payment is due one week before the scheduled event.

To reserve space contact the Lead Wedding Coordinator (Aubrey Schneider) at CelebrateCommunityChurch (641) 828-7603 or e-mail at

Wedding Policy

Celebrate CommunityChurch

1005 N Lincoln – KnoxvilleIA – 50138

(641)828-7603 – Fax (641)828-7654

Lead Wedding Coordinator Responsibilities

  1. See if the date is available on the church calendar – no events on holiday weekends.
  2. Date is secured upon receipt of Wedding Request Form and payment of deposit.
  3. Provide a copy of the Wedding Request Form to the assignedWedding Coordinator.
  4. Make arrangements for the use of any sound, light, video systems and/or technical support.
  5. Communicate policies and fees if necessary.
  6. Facilitate and post payment.

Assigned Pastor Responsibilities

  1. Celebrate’s Pastor is responsible for all weddings at CelebrateChurch or he/she will approve a guest pastor.
  2. Make appointment to discuss date and details.
  3. Make appointment for premarital counseling.
  4. Pastor performs ceremony.
  5. Premarital counseling, lead by professional Christian counselors in the local community or by Celebrate’s Pastoris required for persons seeking to be married at Celebrate.
  6. Celebrate’s Pastor may or may not be available to attend rehearsal or rehearsal/reception dinners.

Assigned Wedding Coordinator

The Wedding Coordinator is responsible for the successful coordination, and assessment of a couple’s requests for a wedding ceremony and rehearsal at CelebrateCommunityChurch.

  1. Make an appointment to discuss arrangements and details.
  2. Final details must be approved 4 weeks prior to event
  3. Completion of wedding assessment, leading of rehearsal and post clean-up, general support during wedding day and post clean-up (rooms are clear of personal items, candelabras and bows removed from the stage, etc.)

General Guidelines for Bridal Parties

  1. Removal of wedding decorations must be done by the party concerned immediately following the ceremony, under the direction of the wedding coordinator.
  2. Fire code prevents the use of candles or hurricane candles from being used along the aisles. Candelabras and other candles may be used on the stage but must be set on plastic. The use of candles in chairs by audience is not allowed. The cost of wax removal and damage caused by candles will be the responsibility of the renter of facility.
  3. No smoking is permitted anywhere within the church building.
  4. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not allowed. No alcohol is allowed on church property and patrons who have consumed alcohol will be asked to leave. If a member of the wedding party or a guest appears intoxicated, it is the responsibility of the groom and/or parents of the bride or groom to ask them to leave.
  5. Activities must conclude to allow for the building to be vacated by 10:00 PM on weekdays and by 6:00 PM on Saturdays. 8:30 PM if reception follows the wedding at church
  6. Maximum seating for receptions held in the Café/Lounge:______at tables or ______on chairs
  1. The use of rice and confetti is prohibited. Birdseed and bubbles are allowed outside the building
  2. Other requests must be approved in advance
  3. The areas used during the day, dressing rooms, food, etc., will be cleaned up by the family and checked by the Wedding Coordinator.

Celebrating the Difference Jesus Makes!

Wedding Request Form for Use of Celebrate Church Facilities

Celebrate CommunityChurch

1005 N Lincoln – KnoxvilleIA – 50138

(641)828-7603 – Fax (641)828-7654

Bride: ______Groom: ______

Address: ______Address:______

Telephone: ______Telephone: ______

E-mail: ______E-mail: ______

Billing Information:Name

Address

Pastor Performing Ceremony: ______Telephone Number: ______

(If other than Celebrate’s Pastor)

Ceremony Date: ______Ceremony Time: ______Est. Number of Guests: ______

Rehearsal Date: ______Rehearsal Time: ______

Basic Wedding Package: $400

Seating capacity: 500 guests in WorshipCenter

Wedding Coordinator

Sound System & Sound Tech

Basic Light Setting (no Tech)

Custodial Services

Please check option of additional services needed:

_____$150 Pastor (4 counseling sessions, rehearsal & wedding)

______$100 Video presentation system & technician (Power Point Presentations & DVD only)

_____$100 Lighting system & technician

_____ $ 25 Keyboard rental

_____ $100 Simple chair reconfiguration

_____ $250 Massive chair reconfiguration

_____ $ 50 Use of additional staging (green stage from Loft)

TOTAL $______

Wedding rehearsal dinner and wedding reception options available on attached form.

A $100 deposit is due when date is reserved on the church calendar.

(The date will not be put on the church calendar unless there is a $100 deposit).

Please make check payable to CelebrateCommunityChurch and send to the attention of Aubrey Schneider, Wedding Coordinator.

Total payment is due one week prior to the wedding.

*No weddings or special events will be scheduled on holiday weekends.

Wedding Reception / Anniversary Celebration / Catered Event Options

These prices include Café/Lounge & kitchen rental, event coordinator, and janitorial fees.

They do not include the food.

Option 1: $300

Cake, nuts, and mints

Punch and coffee

Option 2: $450

Sit down dinner or buffet line – All food catered in

Please indicate a list of equipment needed:

Tables available: 12 – 60” round tables, 4 – 6’ rectangle, 4 – 8’ rectangle

______Tables ______number needed (type of tables requested, please circle in the above list)

______Chairs ______number needed

Additional equipment available on a rental basis:

______$25TV & VCR/DVD

All equipment must remain in the building or on CelebrateChurch property.

All disposable plates, cups, and utensils to be provided by renter. At this time, Celebrate does not have dishes or silverware available for use.

Additionaltables and chairs may need to be rented locally. Ask for references if needed.

All linens to be provided by renter. At this time, Celebrate does not have linens available for use.

Use of other rooms at Celebrate (ex: Worship Center, Loft area, Classrooms) for receptions or rehearsals are available for additional costs. Please talk with the Lead Wedding Coordinator for available options.

Wedding Rehearsal Options

These prices include facility rental and janitorial fees.

They do not include the food.

Option 1: $100

Café/Lounge Area, no set up or tear down

Option 2: $170

*Café/Lounge Area and kitchen, no set up or tear down