Weddings

First Steps for Wedding Arrangements

Congratulations on your engagement! Let us answer some questions for you.

1. It is recommended that you contact the church as soon as your wedding date is set. After we receive your deposit, the date is placed on our church calendar. Final payment must be received one month before your wedding date. The chapel and sanctuary are available for weddings. The seating capacity of the sanctuary is 450 and the capacity of the chapel is 180.
2. Any wedding performed at Davison Missionary Church must include a pastor on staff or be approved by the Senior Pastor / Church Board. Also, all couples married at DMC must have a minimum of two (2) counseling sessions by a pastor on staff. Determination of wedding being performed at DMC will be decided after the first counseling session.
3. Friday weddings will be scheduled no later than 7pm. Saturday weddings will be scheduled between 11am - 5pm.

Guest Minister

The Davison Missionary Church pastor is in charge of the wedding. A pastor from another church may officiate in the wedding ceremony. This is a matter which requires the consent of the officiating pastor and a formal invitation to the guest pastor.

Church Policies

We ask that you respect our church policies and have regard for the atmosphere of worship during the service. Be sure to read all policies carefully before making any commitments. Policies will not be altered. If there are any questions, please call the church office.

Please observe the following rules for the rehearsal and the wedding:

1. No smoking in any of our buildings.
2. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises, including the parking lot.
3. No dancing on the premises.
4. All decorating must be done during regular business hours (Mon. - Friday 9am - 3pm), or on the day of the event. (Check with the office about the availability, if you wish to decorate the day before the event).
5. If using the kitchen, please read and follow kitchen rules.
6. All persons must be supervised and are not allowed in rooms not designated for your event.
7. You are responsible for any damages to equipment or buildings.
8. Catered food only. DMC only has “warming” kitchens.
9. No rice, birdseed, potpourri, or confetti may be thrown anywhere in the building or on the grounds adjacent to the church. Bubbles may be used outside only.
10. Thirty-day notice of cancellation is necessary for a full refund.
11. Contact the Administrative Assistant if you have any questions.

The Reception

Our gym and Friendship Room are available for receptions. There is a separate policy and charge for use of these facilities. You may obtain a copy of the policy and make arrangements for receptions with the church’s Administrative Assistant. The same rules apply when using our facilities for receptions as stated under Church Policies.

The Wedding Supervisor

The hostess of this church will be present at all sanctuary and chapel weddings. In the event of a schedule conflict, she will arrange for a qualified substitute from our church. She will:

• Meet with the bride and anyone else the bride wants in attendance at least one month before the wedding to talk out the details and review rules of the church and building procedures.
• Be in attendance for the rehearsal and wedding.
• Let you know where items are kept in the building, like ironing board, etc.
• Greet photographer, florist, wedding coordinator, videographer, and bridal party to direct them to proper rooms and answer any questions.
• General helper to the Pastor and bridal party.
• Give direction to the wedding party and when to start down the isle.
• Be as useful as possible concerning use of building and equipment.