To Know Christ--to make Christ Known

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8. Photographer
  • We recommend that pictures be taken before the service. Pictures should be completed 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.
  • Videotaping is permissible using natural lighting and a fixed camera position. Final arrangements should be made prior to or at the rehearsal. The pastor has final authority to approve locations for video cameras. 
  • No flash pictures are permitted during the worship service. Please ask your friends and family to honor this policy. A statement of this policy in your wedding bulletin is especially helpful.
9. Florist
  • Large floral bouquets should not be placed on the altar or in a position which obstructs the view of the chancel furnishings. Decorating the sanctuary and the moving of church furniture in any manner should have the approval of the pastor and the custodian.
  • CTK does not have an aisle runner and does not allow the use of one.
  • The florist should be instructed to deliver the bridal flowers and boutonnières to the Fireside Room, making sure arrangements have been made in advance for the church to be open.
  • Please be sure the Wedding Coordinator has the name and phone number of your florist.

PRE-MARRIAGE EXPECTATIONS
1. Pre-marital sessions with the pastor
The officiating pastor will normally meet with couples three times in preparation for the wedding. The first session should occur as soon as the wedding date is scheduled. The second session will primarily focus on the PREPARE inventory. Session 3 will cover the details of the ceremony.
2. PREPARE Inventory
The PREPARE program was developed to help you improve communication with each other about your feelings and ideas on a variety of important topics in your relationship. This is a scientifically developed questionnaire, which you and your partner fill out individually. Based on your responses, a personalized computerized report is developed which identifies your strengths as a couple as well as areas that need growth. This report is a summary of how each of you see your relationship. It is not a test and is not used to determine if you should marry. You will have a feedback session with a pastor who will discuss the summary of your feelings as presented in the PREPARE computer report.
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