Guidelines for placing of flowers at Weddings.

  

Please be sympathetic to our need to issue guidelines for placing flowers in Church.  These are necessary because of the historic nature of a building that is in daily use for many types of services and events.

 1.       If placing flowers on the Altar only use the brass vases supplied.

 2.       Main arrangements should use the two brass bowls, one by the pulpit the other by the Eagle Lectern.  Do not replace these with other containers.

 3.       The carved wooden screen, which divides the main part of the Church from the Choir, is over 500years old.  Please do not place any flowers or containers of flowers on it or through it.

 4.       Our pews are over 300 years old.  If pew-ends are decorated, do not use Blu-Tack, Sellotape or drawing pins.  Use only hangers which will not damage the wood or polish.

 5.          Wrought iron pedestal stands can be made available for further decoration - but only near the entrance to the Church please.  Arrangements may also be placed on the stone ledges in the porch.

 6.          Flowers must be left in Church after the service as it is too late on a Saturday evening for someone to arrange flowers for our Sunday services.  The only exception is pew-end decorations which should be removed directly after the service.

 7.          Ensure that the flowers in the wrought-iron stands and in the porch are removed within a few days.

 8.       Please arrange for access to the Church with Mrs Brenda Bell on 01260 290194.  A key may also be obtained from the Rector on 01260 272625.  

9.     If there are others getting married on the same day, you will need to coordinate flowers with them. Phone Mrs Brenda Bell or the Rector for contact details.

10. Artificial flowers may not be used in any arrangement. The appropriate use of dried flowers may be quite acceptable.
 

 If you have any specific questions, feel free to phone the Rector.

Contact The Rector : mailto:Rector@AstburyChurch.co.uk