FAQ's
Congratulations!
We are delighted that you are considering Cherry Hills Community Church for your wedding. The church offers a variety of resources to help make your wedding day – and your marriage – a success. In addition to the wedding information below, please browse our site for marriage and family activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do you have to be a member to have your wedding at Cherry Hills?
A. Both members and others may schedule weddings at Cherry Hills. To qualify for booking as a member the bride, groom, or parents on either side must have attended a Discovery Class and signed a commitment to become a church member. Membership status is determined at the time of the reservation request.
Q. How far in advance can I book a wedding?
A. Members may reserve the chapel 18 months in advance and others may reserve the chapel 10 months in advance.
Q. How do I schedule a wedding?
A. After contacting the wedding supervisor to review date availability, the bride and groom will complete the online Wedding Reservation Request form. A non-refundable reservation request fee of $100.00 will be collected online. This fee will apply to the chapel usage fee. The date request will then be submitted to the scheduling committee for final date confirmation. This approval process may take from 5-15 days.
Q. Can we use an outside pastor to perform our wedding?
A. Yes, non-Cherry Hills pastors are welcome. We do request that the pastor is of like faith and practice. A Non Cherry Hills Pastor form must be completed and reviewed by the Cherry Hills Host Pastor. We will also ask for a copy of the pastor’s ordination certificate.
Q. What days and times are available for weddings?
A. Wedding ceremony times on Saturdays are set at 1pm and 5pm. We do not host Sunday weddings. Weekday weddings may be booked during the summer months. Friday evening weddings are approved subject to availability and ceremony times are flexible for Friday weddings. Weddings will not be approved on days that the building is closed for designated holidays.
Q. What is included in the chapel usage fee?
A. Services of a wedding event coordinator who will organize and facilitate your wedding rehearsal and ceremony, a wedding event hostess to assist the coordinator at the rehearsal and wedding, sound and lighting technician (present at the wedding, not at the rehearsal), usage of bride and groom changing rooms, use of various decorative items (candelabras, urns, etc), building support, use of the chapel for 3 hours the day of your wedding and 1 hour for your wedding rehearsal.
Q. What is the seating capacity of the chapel?
A. The chapel will seat 250 on the lower level and 100 in the balcony.
Q. Does Cherry Hills have any spaces smaller than the chapel for a small wedding?
A. Yes, we do have several other rooms that can be reserved to host a more intimate wedding ceremony. Please contact the wedding ministry supervisor for details.
Q. Can I have my wedding reception at Cherry Hills?
A. Yes, we do host wedding receptions, pending approval, in our Atrium Commons area.
Q. Do you require premarital counseling, if so, what options are available?
A. Yes, we do require premarital counseling to be completed before all weddings that take place at Cherry Hills or are performed at another location by a Cherry Hills Pastor.
There are a number of ways that this requirement can be met. One option is attending the Cherry Hills premarital Foundations for Marriage Class. This is a seven session class that is offered in twice a year. You can also attend a recognized marriage conference, receive counseling from an outside Christian Counselor, or complete 4-7 sessions of one on one counseling with your marrying pastor.
Wedding Inquiries
If you are interested in scheduling a tour or inquire about availability please call 303.325.8268. When you’re ready to place your reservation, please complete our Wedding Reservation Request Form. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required at this time.