The Esterbrook Lodge is taking reservations for receptions.
Contact Amy Dellinger at 806-335-6838 • Facebook: Esterbrook Lodge
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Restrictions
We hold the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and our final authority. God is: Father, Son & Holy Spirit. We allow only traditional Christian wedding ceremonies to be held at the church.
• We do not recognize any denomination that does not recognize God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to be part of the Christian tradition.
• We recognize the traditional, biblical definition of marriage between one man (male) and one woman (female) only, with male and female gender to be defined according to original birth certificate.
• Absolutely no smoking or alcoholic beverages permitted in or around the church. The only alcohol permitted is that which is used for Holy Communion.
• Receptions are not allowed on church property. No tents or large shade structures.
• The maximum seating capacity is 60 to 75 people.
Requirements
• The service must be conducted by an ordained minister of a traditional Christian faith. No exceptions.
• You are responsible for obtaining the appropriate minister who will officiate the marriage service.
• Premarital counseling from an approved Christian clergy or other Christian counselor is required. After you complete the counseling session, the counselor must send us a letter of confirmation. This must be received in our office no later than 30 days before the wedding.
• You must complete and return the signed Marriage Questionnaire.
Church Usage Suggested Donation
• Usage: $700 per day, which includes a $100 cleaning deposit. Cleaning deposit will be returned, prorated if necessary, upon inspection.
To reserve a wedding date is $200 (non-refundable) which will be applied to the total of $700.00.
Balance of $500.00 due 30 days before wedding date.
• Make check payable to: Esterbrook Community Church or pay online.
Scheduling
• Marriage questionnaires must be signed, submitted with deposit and processed prior to recording your reservation. The questionnaire must be filled out completely. The sooner we receive your questionnaire the better.
• The church may be used for weddings from Memorial Day Weekend to September 30. No exceptions.
• No more than one wedding per day will be scheduled.
• Available: Fridays and Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Father’s Day weekend or other pre-scheduled events.
Housekeeping
• You are responsible for cleaning up the church and grounds after your wedding.
• We expect you to leave the church in as good or better condition than before wedding.
• DO NOT USE NAILS or anything that will leave permanent marks.
• No bales (hay, etc.) of any kind may be used outside or inside the church. Benches or chairs only.
• Do not remove furniture (the alter, the pews, etc.) from the main room.
• Please do not remove pew cushions or rearrange them; they are different sizes and only fit the bench they were made for.
• Cleaning deposit will be refunded or prorated upon inspection of church and grounds.