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Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding!
On behalf of the staff and volunteers at PORTICO Community Church, it is an honour for us to celebrate this special day with you!
The following pages introduce PORTICO’s process for facilitating your wedding plans including the logistics of your wedding at the church, pre marital counseling and marriage preparation, and of course, the big day itself!
We will guide you through every step of the journey and will be available to answer all your questions.
Once again, congratulations!
Rick Carrol Senior Pastor
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Frequently Asked Questions
WhocangetmarriedatPORTICO?
InaccordancewithBiblicalprincipleswebelievethatGodinstitutedmarriageasa lifelongcovenantbetweenonemanandonewoman EitherthebrideorthegroommustbearegularattendeeofPORTICO(attending regularlyforsixmonths)
HowmuchdoesitcosttogetmarriedatPORTICO?
Weddingfeesdependonthefacilitybooking,thedurationofthewedding,and personnelneededtoconductthewedding
Seepage3foranoutlineofthecostsinvolved.
HowdoIbookaweddingatPORTICO?
EitherthebrideorgroomneedstosubmitaWeddingRequestFormat PORTICOcc/wedding
Aweddingisconfirmedwhentheweddingrequestformandthedepositarereceived. Weddingbookingsareconditionaluponfacilityavailability
WhocanofficiateaweddingatPORTICO?
OneofourordainedPastorsmustbeinvolvedinthewedding(onlytheSeniorPastor canapproveexceptions).
ThecouplecanrequestaspecificPastor,butthefinaldecisionwillbedetermined basedonthePastor'sschedule,andwhetherthatPastorislegallypermittedtoofficiate awedding
Ispremaritalcounselingarequirement?
EverycouplewishingtobemarriedatPORTICOmustcompletethePreMarital AssessmentandattendtheMarriageEnrichmentSeminar.
TheOfficiatingPastorwillmakeallthenecessaryarrangementstomeetwiththe coupletocompletetheserequirements.
HowdoIobtainamarriagelicense?
ThecoupleisresponsibleforobtainingtheirownmarriagelicensefromtheProvinceof Ontario MarriagedocumentsfromtheProvinceofOntarioareavailableonline: https://wwwontarioca/page/gettingmarried
ThelicenseshouldbepresentedtoyourOfficiatingPastoratleasttwoweekspriorto theweddingdate Failuretoprovideavalidmarriagelicensewillresultinthe officiatingPastorbeingunabletoperformyourmarriageceremony
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-IvyS. Wedding Fees Facilities Up to 4 Hrs Up to 8 Hrs Worship Centre (max. capacity: 1030 people) $700 $1,000 Chapel (max capacity: 200 people) $300 $500 Personnel Officiating Pastor $250 Off site mileage Greater of $50 or $0.61/km Deposit Non refundable deposit (to be applied towards the final invoice) $250 Additional Costs Pre Marital Assessment $50 (per couple) Marriage Enrichment Seminar Free Wedding Deposit can be paid online at: PORTICO CC/wedding deposit Additional Tech Support $21.50/hr (min of 4 hrs, $86) Fees include set up of lighting/sound system Additional Custodian $20/hr (min of 4 hrs, $80) Page 3
Facilities
The Mississauga campus building is available for weddings every day, except Sundays (only the Senior Pastor can approve exceptions).
The Mississauga campus building is open from 8 am 9 pm, during custodial hours. Decorating is the responsibility of the wedding party. Set up and tear down can only be completed on the day of the wedding, within the approved rental times (4 hrs or 8 hrs). All decorations must be removed immediately following the wedding ceremony. No rice, confetti, bird seeds or alcohol are permitted in the building, or on the church property. No food or uncovered drinks are permitted in the Worship Centre or Chapel.
Sound & Media
Only a PORTICO trained technician is authorized to operate our sound/lighting systems
All technical equipment needed in the Worship Centre or the Chapel will be set up by the designated technician, and must not be moved by any of the bridal party or guests Technicians will be arranged by our PORTICO Tech Director
The bride and groom are responsible for arranging their own musicians, soloists to perform live music
All pre recorded music to be used during the wedding must be submitted to the Tech Director at least one week in advance of the rehearsal
Additional fees will be applied for the use of video projection systems, based upon requirements (e g one additional technician will be required) Submit a Wedding Request
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Form at: PORTICO CC/wedding
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Rehearsals
A pre-wedding rehearsal is highly recommended! This helps to ensure a well-organized ceremony with minimal surprises. The rehearsal time and place will be booked a few months before your wedding, by the Officiating Pastor. The Officiating Pastor will coordinate a time that works for everyone involved in the wedding Please inform all members of the wedding party to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the rehearsal
Pre-Marital Assessment & Marriage Enrichment Seminar
At PORTICO, we believe in the value of taking time to prepare for a successful marriage. To that end, it is compulsory for all couples planning to be married at PORTICO to complete a Pre Marital Assessment, and to attend PORTICO’s Marriage Enrichment Seminar.
The Officiating Pastor will arrange for the couple to complete the online assessment. When the results of the questionnaire are received, your Officiating Pastor will schedule two (2) appointments with you to review and discuss.
The Officiating Pastor will also confirm your registration at the Marriage Enrichment Seminar.
Yourweddingwillbeconfirmedwhenwehavereceivedthe weddingrequestformANDthe$250deposit
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