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St. Andrew’s Church Policy on Wedding Bookings

St. Andrew’s Church is an Anglican English speaking Church.  The Anglican policy on wedding bookings is as follows:-

1. All the weddings that take place in the Church have to be taken by Anglican pastors and follow Anglican rites.

2. The couple are baptised Christians.  One of them must be a member of an Anglican Church.

3. The Anglican pastor must have an ongoing pastoral relationship with the couple.

4. The Anglican pastor will prepare the couple for marriage.

Booking Procedure

1. St. Andrew’s Church may be used for a Marriage Service or a Service of Blessing at the request of an Anglican pastor of the Diocese of Hong Kong and Macau.

2. Provisional booking can be made by phone and must be confirmed in writing within 7 days by the officiating Anglican pastor.

3. The date of booking can not be confirmed more than nine months in advance.

4. The couple are required to fill in a booking form at the Church Office when the booking is confirmed.  A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the booking fee is required at the time of booking.

5. For the Wedding Ceremony: The couple are required to register at Marriage Registry and obtain a certificate of Registration of Marriage which needs to be submitted to the Church office 7 days before the wedding.

6. For a Service of Blessing: The couple are required to submit a photocopy of their marriage certificate to the Church Office at least 7 days before their service.

7. Please appoint a person-in-charge of your wedding on the day.

Facilities available for booking for wedding

Church Sanctuary
The Church Sanctuary can seat a maximum of 400 people.  There is a room at the left front of the Church which can be used as the bride’s room.

3 microphones, air-conditioning, an “Allen Digital Computer” organ, and a Yamaha grand piano are available for use.  Other things provided are: kneelers, red carpet, pen for signing the marriage certificate, reception tables.  However no table clothes will be provided.

Church Hall (for tea reception)
The Church Hall is the only facility available for holding a tea reception and it can seat a maximum of 100 people.

2 microphones, air-conditioning, an upright piano, 10 tables and 150 chairs are available for use.

Kitchen (for preparation for the tea reception)
A gas stove, a refrigerator, a kettle and a working table are available for use.  No other utensils in the Kitchen can be used.  Only pre-cooked food and drinks can be fixed or arranged.

Booking fees and Payment

Church Sanctuary  $6,000
To include 2 hours & 15 minutes of use (preparation and service); the use of organ, piano, 3 microphones; one rehearsal (once before the wedding for 1.5 hours) and gratuities to the staff.

Air-conditioning    $2,000

Multi-media projection system   $500

Unavoidable overtime (per hour or part of hour)  $1,000

No flower bell or decorations will be provided.

Church Hall  $2,500
To include 4 hours of use (including preparation time and clearing up), the use of piano, kitchen, 2 microphones, tables and chairs.

Air-conditioning    $500

Multi-media projection system   $200

Overtime (per hour or part of hour)  $500

Payment

1. Payment should be made by crossed cheque to
   St. Andrew’s Church.

2. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total charge should be paid at the time of booking.  The final payment must be paid 2 weeks before the wedding.  If not, the booking will be assumed to be cancelled.

3. In the case of cancellation of booking, with at least 1 month’s notice, 50% of the total charge will be refunded.

4. A cash bond of $500.00 must be lodged.  This will be refunded, provided that all booking requirements are satisfactorily fulfilled, 7 days after the wedding.

General information and rules on using the facilities

1. The Facilities are available for booking except on Sundays and labour holidays, and when there is a Church function.  
   The Church Sanctuary may not be booked from the 2nd weekend in December until 26th December inclusive.
   The timings for booking on Saturday are as follow:-
   1st session:   1.15-3.30pm (Church Sanctuary)
                       1.00-5.00pm (Church Hall)
   2nd session:  3.30-5.45pm (Church Sanctuary only)
   The time above already include preparation, so no earlier entry to any of these facilities will be allowed.   
   

2. You can book the rehearsal with the Church Office before the wedding.  Times not available for rehearsal are : Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday.

3. The service order and the decoration plan must be submitted to the Church Office for approval at least 2 months before the wedding.

4. Parking spaces are available for the bridal party on the wedding day.  Eight parking permits will be sent to you the week before your wedding.  You are required to display them on the windscreen of your cars.  Please notify your guests that no parking facilities is provided under any circumstances.  No parking facility will be provided for rehearsal.

5. The sound system of the Church Sanctuary is operated in an automatic mode.  No sound operator is needed.  If you require a more sophisticated sound setting up, the Church Office can arrange an approved sound operator for you at the cost of HK$500.  Private arrangement is not allowed.  CDs can be played with prior request.

6. Video recording during the service is allowed with the consent of the officiating pastor. 

7. The furniture in the Church Sanctuary must not be moved under any circumstances.  The furniture in the Church Hall must be carried (not dragged across the floor) and the piano and stage must not be moved.  No table or chair is allowed to put outdoor on the church grounds. 

8. You are not allowed to use candle, confetti, rice or paper crackers in the church premises and grounds. 

9. You must not fix anything to any door, wall or blinds without the Church’s permission.

10. The Church do not have any room to store things for your wedding, please bring them on the day. 

11. Photo taking after the service in the Church grounds is allowed and will not be charged as overtime.

12. All rubbish must be put in self-provided plastic bags, sealed and taken down to the rubbish bins. 

13. No smoking is permitted indoors.  Noise should be kept at a reasonable level so that you do not disturb others in the building. 

14. The caretaker will be around to allow access to the facilities and lock up afterwards.

The couple are responsible for explaining the above rules to their guests and for seeing that they are followed.  St. Andrew's Church reserves its right to bill your party for any damage or theft resulting from your use of its facilities.

St. Andrew's Church is not responsible for any belongings of those using the premises.

Last update: April 2007

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