GENERAL INFORMATION
If you are a member of The Pentecostals, an appointment with Pastor McKee is requested before you announce your engagement.
All weddings are scheduled through the Director of Weddings at The Pentecostals. Schedule a meeting with our Director to set the date of your wedding, book the facilities requested and discuss any specific needs at this time. Every effort will be made to schedule your wedding on the date you desire. However, due to the large number of activities at The Pentecostals, we suggest that you have several options in mind. The Director of Weddings is representing The Pentecostals and its property and does not coordinate your wedding. If you desire a Wedding Coordinator, the Director can assist you with this at a separate cost.
To qualify for booking the facilities as a member, either the bride or groom must be an active member for a minimum of three months. The Pentecostals membership includes those who are faithful in tithing/offering, are faithful to regularly scheduled services, do not gossip or talk negatively about others and who have obeyed the Simple Gospel (repentance, baptism in Jesus’ Name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost). If neither the bride or groom are members, but the parents of the bride or groom are members in good standing, the couple may receive approval from the Pastor to proceed with their wedding at The Pentecostals. The bride, groom, or their parents may schedule the wedding up to nine months in advance. Non-members are permitted to schedule up to six months in advance.
Due to seasonal demands on the church facilities, wedding rehearsals, wedding ceremonies, or wedding receptions will not be scheduled on the following holidays: Easter weekend, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving weekend, after December 15 until January 3. Wedding ceremonies and wedding rehearsals will not be scheduled on Sundays or at times that will conflict with church services or special church events. Weddings should start no later than 8:00 p.m. Friday evenings and 4:00 p.m. Saturdays, with departure no later than 10:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. on Saturdays)
Childcare is not provided for wedding rehearsals, wedding ceremonies, or wedding receptions. Children will not be allowed to run freely in the church building other than in the reception area. The church nursery is available for use, if desired (fees may apply).
In the event that you should desire someone other than a The Pentecostals minister to perform your ceremony, the officiating minister must meet the approval of the The Pentecostals Wedding Director or Pastor. We also offer a private ceremony with one of the The Pentecostals licensed ministers should you request one.
Tables and chairs are included with facility rental (but are limited to the number currently on hand). Room and/or table decorations, centerpieces, linens, curtains, etc. may available for use (for a fixed fee), unless already reserved and/or being used elsewhere. (Example: curtain and tablecloth use fees are $75 each). Other fees vary (Equipment Rental Form required).
The facilities available for wedding are:
- Katy Sanctuary - Seating Capacity of 800 (standing) / 500 (seated)
- Lewisville Sanctuary - Seating Capacity of 500 (standing) / 400 (seated)
- Katy Gym: Capacity of 500 (standing) / 250 (seated)
GUIDELINES
Attire
Appropriate dress is expected at your rehearsal, wedding and reception. In ceremony, we desire to be God-fearing and not frivolous. Dresses of the bride and bridesmaids should not be low-cut to expose cleavage and should not be sleeveless, backless, strapless or off the shoulder.
If photos of the bride and groom are used as adults, they should not include those in shorts, shirtless or sleeveless clothing. The clothing in both the ceremony and any multi-media presentation should be modest to reflect the convictions set forth by scripture and The Pentecostals. The Pentecostals Director of Weddings must see and approve of Brides Dress and Bridesmaids dresses no later than three (3) weeks before wedding.
Music
The church wedding ceremony is a form of worship and is therefore sacred in nature. The ceremony should reflect the sacred nature of the Holy Institution of Marriage. The music for the wedding and reception must be approved by the The Pentecostals Director of Weddings. Your music selection is to be turned into the Wedding Director three weeks prior to your wedding date for approval. Dancing is not allowed at any time.
Any use of the church’s instruments must first be cleared and approved by the Director of Weddings. Use of church musicians, vocalists and/or audio equipment are based on availability. Furthermore, use of church audio equipment can only be operated by authorized church personnel. Fees for use of church musicians, vocalists are to be determined by mutual consent and should be paid directly to musicians and vocalists. Fees for use of church audio equipment are to be in accordance with page 2 of The Pentecostal Facility Rental Policy.
Photographs & Videography
This is a service of worship and flash photographs may not be taken in the sanctuary or chapel during the processional or the spoken service (except for the professional photographer hired by the wedding party). Only time exposures are permitted during the ceremony by members and guests of the wedding party. The wedding party may return after the ceremony for as many flash pictures as they wish. The ceremony is considered to begin with the seating of the mothers. Photography services are available by the church, but are based on availability. Fees for photographers are determined by mutual consent and should be paid directly to such photographers.
Videographers hired by the wedding party should contact the The Pentecostals Director of Weddings well in advance of the wedding date to discuss appropriate locations for videography equipment. The videographer should be well prepared to follow church policies and procedures. No supplementary lighting may be used. Wireless microphones may be used, but no wires or cable should leave the balcony area. Wireless microphones shall be turned off if they interfere with the churches sound system.
Use of church videography equipment can only be operated by authorized church personnel and therefore, is based on availability. Furthermore, fees for use of church videography equipment are based on need are to be in accordance with page 2 of The Pentecostal's Facility Rental Policy.
Florist/Floral and Decorations
POK reserves the right to approve all florists and decorations. A time should be set with The Pentecostals Director of Weddings for decorating and delivery of any rental items, so that arrangements can be made to have the building open. The Pentecostals will not responsible for the correct delivery of rental items or set up of them including floral decorations.
Anything to be removed from the platform/stage, including musical instruments, pulpit, chairs, foliage, etc., must be done by The Pentecostals personnel. The organ cannot be moved.
All decorations must be appropriate and compliment the beauty of the sanctuary or chapel. Only dripless candles are to be used, and all candles must be accompanied with a clear plastic protection for the floors or carpet. No wire, nails, tacks, staples, glue, floral adhesive or tape may be used to attach items to the chairs, furniture doors, or walls. No carpentry work will be allowed within the building.
The bride/groom must notify the The Pentecostals Director of Weddings at least two (2) weeks prior to the wedding as to who will be used for clean-up (unless the clean-up fee is paid to have the church hire cleaning services). The personnel for clean-up must be a minimum of five (5) people, all of which must on hand immediately following the ceremony/ photographs for the removal of all decorations and replacement of furniture to their original positions before the wedding. All trash will need to be removed and thrown into appropriate trash bins.
Personal Items
The The Pentecostals Director of Weddings will show you the available dressing rooms for the wedding party. Every effort will be made to protect personal items, such as wedding dresses, purses, wallets, etc. However, the church cannot be held responsible for such items if lost, stolen or damage. The bride and/or groom and their wedding party should not leave valuables unattended in the dressing rooms.
Safety
No confetti, rice, fresh flower petals, or birdseed may be thrown inside the church buildings. No food or drinks (except bottled water) are allowed in the sanctuary.
Activity Building (Katy Only)
Rehearsal Dinners or Receptions may be held in the Gym. Kitchen must be cleaned and all items removed immediately after the reception.
Amenities
- Sanctuary available year-round (except Easter weekend, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving weekend, from December 15 to January 5th, and any other dates used for church events)
- Your minister (prior approval required) or ours may perform the ceremony.
- Sanctuary with seating
- Reception Hall with full kitchen and seating (Katy Campus only)
- Private Rooms/Areas for Bride and Groom (w/private bathrooms)
- Ample parking
- Huge slide show screens.
- Full video (including real-time), sound and lighting systems. (based on availability; fees may be required)
- Online internet streaming (for those unable to attend)
- Keyboard / organ available (based on availability; fees may be required)