Our Policies We have frequent marriage requests from those who are not participants in the
Community Chapel, and so it is important that the focus of our ministry be
understood.
The Community Chapel is not a "wedding chapel", but a Christ-centered house
of worship (Protestant - non-denominational) that has served the Melbourne Beach
area for over 100 years. The covenant of marriage is not only a time of great
celebration and joy, it is a sacred and sober event where vows are spoken in the
presence of God.
Chaplain Secret’s wedding requirements include:
Scheduling
Six weeks minimum notice is preferred (9 Month maximum limit)
However, if co-habitating you must be married within 2 months. (some exceptions, on an individual basis, may be made to these time limits).
Counseling
One session is required which will include a discussion on relationship issues,
faith background and the importance of the spiritual dimension. Divorce is openly
discussed from a Biblical view with primary goals being awareness, growth,
forgiveness, and healing. A letter confirming counseling is provided that
allows for reduction in marriage license fee.
Other Guidelines The Chapel seating capacity is approximately 120 plus the wedding party.
Couples reserve the Chapel for 1 hr. rehearsal and 2 hrs. for the wedding.
Photographer should check with coordinator before ceremony. Flash photography
is limited during the ceremony. All photos must be finished by the end of the
two hour period.
No throwing of items outside the Chapel except for bubbles.
No candelabras.
No alcohol or tobacco permitted in the Chapel or on the Chapel grounds.
Chapel is not rented out to another minister to perform ceremonies, however
they may assist the Chapel pastor who is the primary officiate.
Only the Chapel organist plays the organ. Special music request must be approved
by the minister and coordinated with the organist.. A $25.00 fee is added for a
practice session.
Marriage license should be brought to the rehearsal.
The wedding fee is $575. This includes: facility for ceremony and rehearsal,
minister, organist, coordinator, a briefing and counseling session.A $175 deposit
due when scheduling with the minister at the briefing. The balance is due at
rehearsal. (There is a reduced price for private ceremonies with limited guests;
no rehearsal, no organist).
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