Times and Reservations

Ceremonies must conclude by 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  The church is generally available four hours before the ceremony and two hours afterward.

We will hold the date and time of your ceremony when we receive a $300 non-refundable deposit.  In addition, we will collect a $200 damage deposit, which will be returned following the ceremony, if all is satisfactory.

There are certain dates when the church is not available.  Please contact the wedding coordinator Juanita Watt, to confirm building availability.  She may be reached by email: juanitawatt@hotmail.com or phone: (206) 932‑8845.

Facilities

The Sanctuary
The sanctuary seats 450 people on the main floor, plus 150 in the balcony.  The center aisle is 90 feet long, with 19 rows of pews.  Generally, a gathering of approximately 250 guests will fill the front half of the sanctuary.  There is a pipe organ and a grand piano.  A kneeling bench is also available.

Harrington Memorial Chapel
The Chapel can seat 75-80 people.  The aisle is 35 feet long with eight rows of chairs that can be rearranged.  The communion table is six feet wide.  The chapel has a small pipe organ.  A kneeling bench is available.

Dressing Rooms
Rooms are available at the north and south ends of the church office for members of the party to dress.  They both have private lavatories.  The one designated “Bride’s Room” is equipped with excellent lighting, built-in vanity, and full-length mirrors.  The office Conference Room has tables and chairs.  You, or someone in your group, are responsible for cleaning up these areas.  This should be done before the ceremony and pictures begin.

Ministers

Decorations

Any decorations used in the service should be purchased or rented by you from your florist or supplier.  Decorations may not be taped to the pews.  Your florist or decorator is welcome to visit the church by appointment with the Wedding Coordinator to gather information about size, color, and furniture.

Candles
The church does not allow the use of wax candles in the candelabra.  The church has oil‑filled candles available.  You may use a candelabra rented from your florist, but you still need to use our candles.

Unity Candle
If you have decided to have a unity candle, we recommend that it have a rounded top or, at the very least, a one-half inch wick.  The unity candle and tapers for lighting it are provided by the couple.

Photography

Photography is an important component, providing recorded memories for the couple and families.  We ask that you arrange to have your pictures taken before the service.  This session often takes longer than expected, and it would be wise to allow at least two‑and‑one‑half hours to take pictures.  Whatever you arrange with your photographer, you should try to be finished at least one‑half hour before the ceremony is to begin.  This is especially important for large ceremonies to allow for seating everyone.  Using flash equipment during the ceremony is not permitted.  Use of video equipment must be cleared by the officiating minister.  Video cameras must be stationary and inconspicuous during the ceremony.

Music

In selecting music for your ceremony, we urge you to consider the spiritual and religious content of your choices, remembering that the ceremony is a Christian service of worship.  We suggest you ask the following questions:

     1)      Does the spirit and text of the music reflect an awareness of God’s    
         presence at your ceremony?
2)      Does the text make a meaningful contribution to the ceremony?
3)      Will your music enrich the worship experience of the congregation (your
         family and friends)?

Organists
You are welcome to select any approved organist from the list below.  Guest organists not on the list must be approved.