WEDDING COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
St. John Lutheran Church
Mapleton, MN
General Description
The Wedding Coordinator is responsible for assisting couples with the planning and preparation for their wedding at St. John Lutheran church.  The Coordinator is expected to be a helpful liaison between couples and the pastor.  Accordingly, the Coordinator will work with the pastor and the couple in order to ensure that the latter are familiar with the important information for their wedding.  The Coordinator is expected to provide gracious but firm guidance with regard to wedding preparations.  This means that the Coordinator will be familiar with all pertinent church policies.

Specific Duties
1.  The couple will call and schedule a time to meet with the wedding coordinator a month in advance of their wedding.  (The pastor will notify coordinator as soon as a wedding is booked and will forward the planning pages as soon as they are received from the couple.)

2.  The Coordinator will assist each couple, as needed with making arrangements in preparation for their wedding.  The Coordinator will communicate any concerns to the pastor.

3.  The Coordinator will inform the custodian of wedding and reception details. (Microphones, stands, piano, etc are in proper place before the rehearsal starts.)  She/he will also work with the custodian to ensure that the building is secure at the end of the service.

4.  The Coordinator will assist with the wedding rehearsal and opening and closing of the church for the rehearsal.  (Lights off, doors locked, items picked up and so on.)

5.  The Coordinator will be present during the rehearsal, as well as on the day of the wedding to coordinate all activities and assist with meeting any unforeseen needs and remaining until the wedding is over or the reception begins.  (Make sure wedding banners are hung, may help girls get dressed, set up Unity Candle, make coffee and help set up food in the dining area, etc.)

6.  The Coordinator will maintain confidentiality in all respects.

7.  The coordinator needs to ensure that no one eats or drinks in the sanctuary, smokes or drinks on church property (including all parking lots) and shows appropriate respect for the church and its property.

Agreement signed by:

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Bride and/or Groom					Wedding Coordinator

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