South Church                                

292 State Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire   03801
Telephone: 603. 436.4762  Fax: 603.436.3018
office@southchurch-uu.org
www.southchurch-uu.org

WEDDING/CIVIL UNION RESERVATION REQUEST

Date of Ceremony:__________________________   Time of Ceremony:_____________________________

Date of Rehearsal:___________________________ Time:________________________________________

Participant:________________________________  Participant:___________________________________

Address:__________________________________  Address:_____________________________________

City/State:_________________________________ City/State:___________________________________

Day Phone:________________________________ Day Phone:__________________________________

Eve Phone:________________________________  Eve Phone:__________________________________

Email  ____________________________________ Expected # of Guests _________________________

Times available for ceremonies are: 10 AM -12 noon; 1-3 PM; 4-6 PM; 7-9 PM; an attendant from the church will be there an hour before your time slot to let the families and set up parties into the Sanctuary. One hour rehearsal times are available during the week prior, to be arranged through the office.

At South Church, our minister conducts weddings and civil unions for our members. Friends and those from the wider community can be given a list of ministers and officiants from which to choose.  In unusual cases, the couple may wish to ask a friend or relative to conduct the ceremony. 

In all cases, South Church must approve the officiant before the office may accept the non-refundable deposit on the space rental.  The criteria used by the CHURCH in granting such approval are:
The proposed Officiants sympathy with the purposes and principles of  Unitarian Universalism and their theological coherence with our faith;
The nature of the relationship between the couple and the Church.
Or, the Officiant can be chosen from the approved list provided by the Church.

South Church interprets and administers this policy.

Minister Fee: To be negotiated with minister

Organist:  If you wish to have the organ played at your ceremony please contact Terrie Harman,
603.431.0666. Organist fee:  $350.00 payable to Terrie Harman.

Use of Organ: Guest organistsmust be approved by Terrie Harman, and a $100.00 fee will be assessed.
Rental Fees:
$350 Deposit (Non-refundable)                                              Paid/date/initials________________

Sanctuary Rental                                  $700                               Paid/date/initials
            (If outside Minister is performing ceremony SouthChurch approval required)

Parish Hall                                            $225                            Paid/date/initials________________

Kitchen                                                 $150                            Paid/date/initials

Karnan House room(s)                         $50                              Paid/date/initials________________

                                                            Total                                                       ________________

All fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to ceremony date.
Notes:
Please make Rental fees payable to “South Church".  Minister and Organist fees are payable to the individual professional.  A $350.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of your reservation.  The balance of all fees is due no later than two weeks prior to your event.

Decorations:

Free standing urns/vases only.  Clip-on pew bows only, no tape, no nails or tacks.  No confetti. The main aisle is 91 feet long. Arch decorations must be removed immediately after the ceremony.  Please do not place anything on the piano or organ.

Bell Ringing:

If you would like the bell to be rung after your ceremony, please let us know in advance and we will arrange that for you.

I understand the SouthChurch sanctuary is a sacred and historic space and agree to treat it with respect. I understand and agree to the fee schedule and policies regarding clergy and organist. I understand my deposit is non‑refundable.

Applicant_____________________________________________________Date_________________________