Wedding Policies

  THE BASICS              

We schedule only one wedding per weekend.

LJCF'S standard fee includes services of the Wedding Coordinator, Pianist/Organist, Sound Technician, as well as the use of our sound equipment and facilities.

Contact the Church Office for the fee amount.

RESERVING THE DATE                                                        

The Wedding Coordinator will ensure that your desired date is available and will then book your wedding and rehearsal times and dates.   We require a non-refundable deposit of $100.00.

A personal check is acceptable.   You may bring or mail the deposit to the church office.   Please footnote the check with your wedding date.

The remainder of your fee may be paid as you are able.   We request that it be paid in full no less than two weeks prior to the ceremony.

WEDDING COORDINATOR                                          

Contact The La Jolla Christian Fellowship Wedding Coordinator at the church office (858)454-9636 or by email (weddings@lajollacf.org).

Our Wedding Coordinator represents LJCF for your wedding.   No other person or guest Pastor will have authority while on the premises at the rehearsal or the wedding.

The coordinator will answer any questions you may have concerning the church and our traditions.   She may be able to help you contract for other services.

The coordinator's function is also to carry out plans that have been discussed with the bride and groom.   She will conduct the rehearsal and see you through all wedding day festivities at the church.

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LA JOLLA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WEDDINGS      

Christian Marriage is a ministry of this church.

We require pre-marital counseling.   No couple shall be married at LJCF without first having counseling sessions with our Pastor or your own.

IF YOUR OWN PASTOR IS OFFICIATING                      

Tell our coordinator that you wish to have your own Pastor officiate. Your Pastor will need to send a letter of introduction to our Pastor. The letter from your Pastor should include a very brief statement of the faith of your Pastor and it should confirm that you and your fiance are receiving pre-marital counseling.

Only Christian ceremonies based on Biblical principles are permitted at La Jolla Christian Fellowship. Guest pastors are expected to adhere to this policy.

RING BEARERS & FLOWER GIRLS                            

Children are not predictable in a wedding setting. Be prepared for absolutely anything. Our coordinator will determine how best to handle any possible "situations."

THE REHEARSAL                                                        

The wedding rehearsal will take place 1 or 2 nights prior to the wedding day.   No rehearsal will be planned for the day of the wedding.

The rehearsal must start no later than 7:00PM.

Our staff will allow an hour and a half for the rehearsal starting no more than 15 minutes late.   The rehearsal will begin with or without all the participants.   The bridal couple and their pastor will meet with the coordinator 30 minutes before the rehearsal.

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THE WEDDING DAY                                                        

Wedding times will be scheduled only between the hours of 10:00AM and 6:00PM.   Sunday weddings are scheduled no earlier than 3:00 pm.

The coordinator will be at the church 2 1/2 to 3 hours prior to ceremony time.   All arrangements with the florist and photographer should be made for this time frame.

Brides will need to prepare their schedules including time for hair, make-up and dressing.

Brides must be at the church 1 hour prior to ceremony time.   Brides must be ready to walk down the aisle at least 1/2 hour before their ceremony time.

The ceremony will be delayed no more than 10 minutes.

MUSIC                                                                          

We require that any music played or sung at a wedding be tasteful and in the spirit of the setting. If you are not sure about a particular song, especially secular, please ask.

Upon request, we will provide you with a qualified organist or pianist.   When you set your wedding date, we will schedule the musicians.   The coordinator will provide you with the contact number.

It is your responsibiity to make arrangements for your music with our musicians.   We can arrange for special music such as vocalists.

Sheet music for vocalists should be in the hands of the organist or pianist no less than 4 weeks prior to the wedding.

SOUND & EQUIPMENT                                             

We have a professional 4,000 watt sound system with support for keyboard and guitars, floor monitors, set-up for singers, wireless microphones, and music stands.

Our sound technician will work with all musicians during the rehearsal and before ceremony time.   Only the church sound technician will operate the church's sound equipment.

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FLORIST                                                                   

All bouquets and arrangements must be ready for use upon delivery. There can be no assembly on the premises.

All bouquets and arrangements must be in waterproof containers.   Only silk flower petals may be thrown by a flower girl --no fresh flower petals!

Do not use nails, tacks, or any other wood-marring elements.

Decorating of the church must be completed 90 minutes before the scheduled start time.   The florist can arrive up to three 3 hours prior to the scheduled start time.   This allows for decorating.

All floral fixtures- pedestals, baskets, candelabras, etc. must be picked up immediately following post-ceremony photographs.   Any other plan must be made and agreed upon with the coordinator no less than one week before the wedding.

PHOTOGRAPHER                                                      

The photographer must adhere to the following church policy: All movement in the altar area is PROHIBITED during the ceremony.   Photos can be taken from the center aisle ONLY during the processional and recessional of the bridal party.   DO NOT BLOCK THEIR PATH as they move up or down the aisle.

Photographs may be taken from as far forward as the last pew of guests and from the balcony at any other time.   All picture taking in the sanctuary MUST stop 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.   The use of flash/strobe during the ceremony is prohibited.   On-site photographs may be taken three (3) hours prior to the start time.   Up to one (1) hour is allowed for photos following the ceremony.

VIDEOGRAPHER                                                          

Videographer will REMAIN IN ONE PLACE during the ceremony.

Camera locations will be discussed with the coordinator prior to the ceremony.
The use of a video microphone needs to be discussed with the sound technician to insure no interference with our sound equipment.

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MISCELLANEOUS                                                            

For your use we have two (2) antique brass table-top candelabras. Each holds 7 candles.   You will need 14 dripless taper candles, no less than 15 inches tall.

Also, we have two (2) white wicker pedestal fan baskets for floral arrangements.   An aisle runner should be 100 feet long. Ask your florist for details.

There are 14 pews along each side of the center aisle. To decorate every other pew on both sides with a bow, you would need 14 bows.

NO THROWING OF RICE OR BIRDSEED IS ALLOWED.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON CHURCH PROPERTY.
NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON CHURCH PROPERTY.

WEDDING POLICY AGREEMENT

We have read, we understand, and we accept the Wedding Policy of La Jolla Christian Fellowship as stated above.   We will inform all guests and vendors of their responsibilities.


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