Wedding Ministry

• Wedding Coordinator -  weddingministry@cbcvallejo.org
• Pre-Marriage Counseling Pastor
  • Julian Moore
  • julian@cbcvallejo.org
• Sound Ministry
  • Lance Lee
  • 707.208.1518
  • speak2lee@yahoo.com
• Security Ministry
  • Greg Crippen 
  • 707.235.9501
  • freewayflyer85@att.net

• The bride and groom complete the online Pre-marriage Inquiry Form (also found on the CBC Church Center App)
• Premarital Questionnaire and Wedding Reservation Application  are completed
• The inquiry is reviewed by the officiating pastor.
• Couples are required to complete pre-marriage counseling meetings.  

• A ceremony site from the list below
• The services of a CBC wedding coordinator include but are not limited to two (2) to four (4) preparation meetings, a two-hour rehearsal with the wedding coordinator present and day-of coordination on your wedding day.
  
• A bride’s room
• A groom’s room
• Audio system & one (1) CBC Sound Technician
• One (1) CBC Safety Team member
  

• A CBC Kitchen Manager
• A CBC Reception Coordinator
• Use of tables and chairs (for reception)
• Use of standard centerpiece arrangement for receptions
• Use of cake, gift and guest book set up in reception room

• Seats up to 1,000 guests
• Available for ceremony only

• Seats 324 guests for sit-down dining
• Available for ceremony and/or reception

• Seats 100 guests
• Available for ceremony and/or reception
• Available for bridal showers

• The Bride and bridesmaids dressing area is located in the nursery on the first floor of the Worship Center, Building A. 
• The Groom and groomsmen dressing area is located on the second floor of the Worship Center, Building A, in room 220.

• Should have straps.
• Should have necklines that completely conceal cleavage.
• Should have sufficient covering on the back.
• Should avoid excessive tightness.
  
  

• We believe that marriage was created by God as the covenantal union of one biological man and one biological woman in a single, lifetime, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 10:1-12).  Every ceremony under our care should reflect that truth and point to Christ’s love for His church.

• Since the marriage covenant is made before God in a solemn commitment, we believe it should be officiated by those who are church-ordained ministers of the gospel by the biblical standard of Scripture. The one officiating the wedding will say something along the lines of, "by the authority delegated to me as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ." They will be responsible for overseeing the making of that covenant before God. We believe that authority is given when ordained by a true church (rather than by some outside third party).
• We would see it similar to when elders/pastors administer the elements of communion, baptize believers, and oversee the execution of church discipline. These, along with making a marriage covenant, are significant and serious events before the Lord.
• We also understand some will choose to get married/elope through some legal officiant (like a judge) recognized by our authorities, which we would also recognize as legitimate. But this is the exception rather than the rule in Christian weddings.
• Weddings for members of CBC may be officiated by:
• Pastors/elders recognized by CBC.
• Guest pastor/elders, approved by the elders of CBC.

• Approved pastors can perform ceremonies at the church building or offsite. The ceremonies at the church will be overseen by CBC's wedding ministry. Ceremonies held offsite will involve CBC’s wedding ministry, but will not necessarily receive oversight from them. The wedding ministry will act as an assistant to the officiating pastor.

• Couples need to complete pre-marriage counseling approved by the church.
  • The officiating pastor should be in some way involved with the couple's shepherding because he will oversee the making of their marriage covenant before the Lord.
• Both bride and groom should understand and embrace a biblical view of marriage.
• Our pastors will NOT officiate weddings that go against biblical teaching or the church’s moral standards (2 Corinthians 6:14).

• Lance Lee 
• 707-208-1518
• speak2lee@yahoo.com

• Greg Crippen 707-235-9501; freewayflyer85@att.net

Below are the number of safety personnel required to host events here at CBC:

• 0-100 guests - 2 safety personnel

• 101-200 guests - 3 safety personnel

• 201-300 guests - 4 safety personnel

• 201-400 guests - 5 safety personnel

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1. Bride & Groom Dance
2. Father & Daughter Dance
3. Mother & Son Dance

• No nails, tacks, staples, tape, or glue: These should not be used to attach decorations to walls, woodwork, furniture, windows, columns, or floors. Instead, use wall mounting tabs, clear suction cups with hooks, or similar alternatives.
• Only mechanical or LED candles: These are the only types of candles permitted.
• Florists’ responsibility: At the end of the ceremony, florists must clear all flowers and decorations. This allows time for the room to be reset. It is the wedding party’s responsibility to ensure this is done before leaving the Community Bible Church, Vallejo (CBC) campus.
• Departure decorations: For the bride and groom’s departure, consider using bubbles, ribbons, bells, cell phone lights, glow light sticks, or other similar decorations.

1. Do not remove items from the kitchen or leave dirty dishes.
2. The caterer may use the refrigerator, freezer, warmers and the ice machine.
3. Personal items brought into the kitchen facilities must be removed upon departure; otherwise, items will be discarded. Please inquire with the family before removing food.
4. All trash cans must be emptied upon departure. Trash bags should be tied and taken to the dumpster located at the back of Building B.
5. Floors must be swept and mopped upon departure.
6. Countertops and appliances must be wiped down upon departure.
7. No alcoholic beverages of any kind may be consumed on the Community Bible Church campus.