41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-5980
Wedding fees
Fees for the church staff at the time of a wedding are an opportunity for you to help us add to their compensation.
The Sexton
The Sexton should be given a fee for his extra work preparation
and clean-up on the wedding. $35 is usual, more is appropriate if
the
wedding is large or there are unusual circumstances such as flower petals
dropped, bows and service sheets to be removed. Rice or birdseed are
very
hard to remove from the street. The Sexton will also serve at the Altar
during the ceremony. The Sexton's name is Thomas Pettigrew.
Music Fees
The normal fee for music is $150. Fees will
vary if soloists or other additional musical activities requiring the
musician
to contact, arrange or rehearse for them. The musician will discuss the
fees with you. The Organist's name is Farrell Goehring. Phones: 584-5980,
692-7052.
The Secretary
The Secretary should be given $35 if you desire her
assistance or actual production of a service sheet for the ceremony.
Most weddings
do not have them, but there have been more used in recent years, and
we are willing to help you if desired. The Secretary's name is Katrina
Keech Phone: 584-5980.
The Clergy & Church Fees
There is no set fee for these
services. Your generosity to God and his work at this time in your
life is extremely
important not only to the Church but to you as well. It will set the
mark for the blessings God will give you in the years ahead and help
you remember
His role in your life together with Him.
Clergy Donation
As a guide to your decisions on
the amount to give, you might note the fees charged by others involved
in
your
wedding
and relate the clergy donation accordingly.
Church Donation
The amount of the Church donation
should be determined as a percentage (5-10%) of the overall anticipated
wedding
expense. This
way your giving will be in keeping with what you spend to celebrate the
beginning of your life together. Values seem out of place when thousands
are spent on receptions and the like, while so much less is often given
to the people and place which make it all possible.
Non-Members
A significant church donation is particularly
appropriate if those being married or their families are not regular
supporting
members
of the Bethesda Parish Family.
Any amount given to the parish is always gratefully received. The repair and maintenance of our beautiful, historic church building is a continuing burden for our parishioners.
NOTE: Please plan to present the various envelopes containing fees and donations to the priest at the time of the REHEARSAL or before.
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