Weddings

General Information

The New Guilford facilities will be available without charge for those who are active at New Guilford BIC Church. (Payment will be expected for musicians, sound technician, and custodians).

Alcohol is not permitted at wedding receptions held in New Guilford's Multi-Purpose Building.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the church building.

Throwing of bird seed and blowing of bubbles are only permitted outside of the building.

The nursery may be used as a dressing room for the bride and attendants. You are responsible for cleaning up any left over flowers, pins or accessories.

Music equipment is not to be moved unless confirmed with the church office.

Music at your wedding should be appropriate to the church setting. It will be left to the discretion of the church musicians (pianist, soloist, etc.) as to whether particular songs are suitable for use at New Guilford Church.

The church is open from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon - Fri. You are welcome to come and look over the facility. Please check with the church office for a suitable time.

We as a church are delighted to be of service to you for your special day. We wish you a happy and most blessed wedding day. Do feel free to call with any questions you might have.

"Don't forget to turn off all lights after the wedding!"

Deposit Fee

Cash or Checks

A deposit of $100 is due to reserve our facilities. The remaining balance is due the Friday before the wedding. *The deposit is non-refundable if cancelled less than one month prior to the wedding*

Payments

Cash or Checks

Separate checks should be payable to the Sound Technician and Musicians. All other checks should be payable to New Guilford BIC Church. Checks should be given to the church office or mailed to :

New Guilford Church

1575 Mont Alto Road

Chambersburg, PA 17202

Wedding and Reception Set-up

Make arrangements with the church office to see when the church is available for you to set-up.

Items Available For Use

Tables & chairs, (long tables (8 feet long) or round tables--8 chairs can fit around them comfortably). When using items of the church, it is your responsibility to put then away before leaving.

Contact the Church Office Monday-Friday (8:00am-3:30pm) to make arrangements for use of tables & chairs and/or decorating the multi-purpose building (gym and kitchen).

Kitchen utensils (wash and put away after use).

Kitchen appliances.

Must contact church office to arrange training on the gas stove.

Items Not Available For Use

Candle holders and runners.

Paper goods in the kitchen (plates, cups, napkins, etc.).

STANDARD FEES FOR WEDDINGS

Sanctuary

Rental fee of the sanctuary will be $350. This includes the Sound Technician fee of $50 for the rehearsal, wedding, and a cassette of the ceremony. A Sound Technician is required for all wedding ceremonies. Contact the church office at least three months before your wedding to make arrangements for a Sound Technician.

Multi-Purpose Facility

(Gym and Kitchen)

A flat fee of $250 will be charged for wedding receptions held in the Multi-Purpose facility.

Musicians

If a musician is requested we can make recommendations.

If you need a musician, contact the church office at least three months before your wedding.

Sound Technician

A flat fee of $50 will be charged if a Sound Technician is needed for the reception.

RENTAL FEES

General Information for Rental Fees

The facilities will be available without charge for congregational functions, funerals, or weddings for those who are active at New Guilford Church.

The total rental fee for the facilities will be half the price for family dinners, showers, birthdays, anniversary celebrations, and for organized groups (such as: Christian Singles) who are active at New Guilford Church.

The library is not available for rental use.

Use of the sound system (which will include one of our operators) will be arranged with the Sound Technicians and donations made on them according to the services rendered.

New Guilford reserves the right to terminate use of the facilities or make adjustments to the rental fees if, in our opinion, provisions of the contract have violated.

The Board of the New Guilford BIC Church reserves the right to make the final decision on any application and to make any additional rules and regulations which it deems necessary.

Gym & Kitchen

Rental fee of the Gym & Kitchen is $25 per hour, with a minimum of 2 hours. Rentals for longer than 4 hours will be 50% of the rate per hour after the first 4 hours of full rate. For example: If you rent the facility for 6 hours, your total cost will be $125 (4 hours x $25, 2 hours x $12.50).

Banquets or all-day events will be at a flat fee of $200.

Local school events like concerts will be allowed on a donation basis.

Rental fees for organized league games will be set on separate arrangements.

Fellowship Hall

Rental fee for the Fellowship Hall is $50. Fellowship hall with the kitchen is $100. No Saturday night rentals.

Kitchen

Rental fee for use of the kitchen is $50. If you need the stove, please contact the church office to learn how to turn on the gas. Please do not try to do this without getting instructions first.

Sanctuary

Rental fee for the sanctuary is $200

For further information or to rent out our facilities please contact the church office at newguilford@pa.net