Aisle Bows: Bows can only be attached using pew clips. NO tape, tacks or nails may be used. All bows must be removed immediately after the ceremony.
Aisle Dimensions: The aisle is 55 feet long and 4 feet, 8 inches wide.
Aisle Runners: Aisle runners are permitted but need to be removed after the ceremony.
Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages may be served in Gage Hall but not sold.
Altar Rail: The altar rail is 10 feet, 10 inches in length, 5 : inches wide.
Attendants: No more than six (6) bridal attendants may be used in any wedding due to limited space in the Sanctuary.
Bird Seed, Rice, Confetti, and Flower Petals: These items are NOT allowed inside or outside of the church.
Candles and Candelabra: You are to supply your own candles. All candles are to be dripless. Each candelabra holds 7 candles. The candles are called Ashort 4s@ and are available at the Mount Pleasant Christian Bookstore. No candles are allowed in the windows. If you place candles along the aisle, they must be covered by a glass shade.
Churchyard Gates: If you wish to have the Churchyard gates left open for your guests to pass through to King Street, please advise the office. It is permissible to decorate the gates in front of the church as long as materials used do not damage the gates in any way.
Clergy or Officiate: In most cases, our Minister, Rev. Danny Reed, will officiate during wedding ceremonies. If you choose another clergy person an honorarium is offered to support the larger ministry of this church to the community.
Dressing for Your Wedding: Upstairs Gage Hall is available for you to use to dress for the wedding. Arrangements for the time you will be arriving should be made during the rehearsal so the doors can be unlocked before you arrive. Please be sure the rooms are clean when you leave. This is our office area on weekdays and classroom/meeting room area on Sundays. Please be sure to claim your items after the service.
Florist: Have the florist call the office to make arrangements to be let into the church. All flowers need to be removed after the ceremony. Arrangements need to be made in advance for the flowers to be picked up.
HVAC: The church is heated in winter but there is no air conditioning for the warmer weather.
Lecterns: The lecterns may not be moved for weddings.
Luminaries in Churchyard: Luminaries are permitted to light the way through the Churchyard but must be extinguished and taken away after your guests have passed through.
Parking: There is limited parking behind Gage Hall, otherwise, there are city parking garages at King and Queen Streets, on Market Street behind Forever 21 and on Beaufain Street.
Pews: There are 60 pews: 15 rows x 4 across. Pews are 34 inches high.
Photography and Videotaping: Photography and videotaping are acceptable but no flash may be used during the ceremony.
Saturday Weddings: Our church is open for docent tours on Saturday mornings until 1:00 pm, therefore, no wedding can be held until 2:00 pm unless by special arrangement with the minister.
Smoking: Smoking is NOT permitted in the church, Gage Hall, or on the church grounds. Please dispose of the cigarette butts responsibly.
Sunday Weddings: A Sunday wedding can be no earlier than 2:00 pm.
Tours: The Church is open Friday and Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm from September through mid June. If you wish to see the church at any other time, please call the church office for an appointment. The church is not available to be seen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.