Wedding FAQs

How do we reserve our wedding?

Follow the steps on the CCC wedding webpage. Applications must be submitted six months before the date of the wedding ceremony.

After the application form is submitted, Deb Piercy, CCC’s wedding administrator, will contact you within three business days with the date that will be tentatively held for you. Pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 to confirm your date. Your deposit will be put towards your total ceremony fees.

If you have a date change, contact Deb Piercy immediately. All dates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Are premarital counseling classes required?

Yes. Preparing for your marriage is the most important part of wedding planning. Marriage Matters, the required six-week class before getting married, begins in February, May, and September. Individual counseling sessions with each engaged couple start after the conclusion of Marriage Matters. Classes must be completed before your marriage. A materials fee of $50 will be charged at the beginning of class.

If you plan to attend premarital classes outside of CCC, those classes need to be approved by CCC. Provide this information on the Wedding Reservation Request Form and contact Marc Montanye at CCC at 402.938.1577 or MarcM@cccomaha.org to discuss your premarital counseling plans.

 

How do I find a pastor to marry us?

You are responsible for contacting an officiant to make arrangements and following up with that person for planning your wedding ceremony. Ministers at CCC who often officiate weddings include:

Note: You are welcome to contact other ministers at CCC to discuss officiating your wedding. All can be contacted at 402.330.3360.

Should you plan to use an officiant outside of CCC, you must first contact that person about availability and provide their name and phone number on the Wedding Application Form. Contact Reid Brown at CCC at 402.938.1561 or ReidB@cccomaha.org to visit about your officiant selection.

 

What are the costs for a wedding at CCC?

CCC Chapel | $500 non-member | $350 member

Includes a wedding coordinator, sound operator, custodian, and up to thirty candles.
If you use a CCC minister, a $200 honorarium is added to the fee. If you use a non-CCC officiant, you are responsible for their honorarium.

Note: Only trained CCC staff and volunteers are allowed to operate CCC sound equipment and serve as a wedding coordinator. The final payment is given to your wedding coordinator before the wedding.

 

Can we have a slideshow, video, or DVD at our wedding?

Yes, a projector and screen are available for weddings for an additional fee of $50. A slideshow, video, or a DVD may be shown before, during, or after the ceremony.

How many guests does the chapel seat?

The chapel seats up to 250 guests. CCC is handicap accessible, and we can work with you to accommodate those with special physical needs. CCC does not accommodate outdoor weddings.

 

Is a rehearsal dinner room available at CCC?

No, CCC does not host rehearsal dinners.

 

Can I have my wedding reception at CCC?

No, CCC does not host wedding receptions.

 

When will my wedding coordinator contact me?

Your wedding coordinator will be assigned three to four months before your wedding. Your coordinator will contact you and schedule a meeting with you at the church to view the wedding location, rooms for dressing, wedding equipment, etc. She will also review policies, time frames, where to get your wedding license, and work with you to help carry out your wedding plans at the church.

 

Does wedding music need to be approved?

Yes, music choices must be submitted to your wedding coordinator for approval by our wedding minister.

 

What if there are two weddings on the same day?

To ensure that your wedding is special, weddings are not held at the same time at CCC. You will have the rooms reserved for your wedding for the entire wedding day, plus some rooms will be reserved the day prior for storing wedding clothing and decorations. Each wedding will have a coordinator to work out entrance and exit times for both parties.

 

What about photographs and videos of your wedding?

Your wedding coordinator will review CCC’s photo and video policies with you. She will also work with you on a schedule for photographs prior to or after the wedding and help with locations at CCC for photographs.

Note: If taking photographs after your Saturday wedding, you must vacate the building by 6 PM to allow facilities staff to prepare for Sunday services.

 

Does CCC have a piano and other musical equipment?

Yes, you may use CCC’s piano, microphones, and music stands for live music. If you are using a burned rather than an original CD, the disc must be tested before the rehearsal to ensure it is compatible with CCC sound equipment. Digital music selections will be played on the church’s device. Music selections need to be confirmed two weeks before your ceremony. 

 

What about the rehearsal?

Your officiant and wedding coordinator will work together to conduct your rehearsal in an organized and efficient manner the day before your wedding. Our goal is to ensure your wedding party is comfortable with their roles in your wedding and the format is as you had planned.