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Rev. Brandon Rich is pleased to provide wedding venue management services for Eastland Baptist Church in historic East Nashville. Eastland has a beautiful sanctuary that offers brides the opportunity to host their wedding ceremony in a church setting. The sanctuary at Eastland offers all of the things that brides look for in a church wedding, including traditional classic architecture, center aisle, pews, Steinway grand piano, pipe organ, plus enough seating capacity for over 600 guests! The seating is divided between 390 seats on the main floor and 294 seats in the combination of the three balconies. In addition to size and elegance, Eastland Baptist Church is an Affordable Nashville Wedding Venue.
Rev. Rich can help Eastland Baptist Church couples with all aspects of planning their wedding, including, officiating, coordinating, vendor selection, ceremony music, transportation and a host of other details. Depending on the size of the wedding the planning process can be intimidating. He and his associates can be as involved in this process as you need. Listed below are the basic wedding rental options.
Bridal Photo Session: $100 Per Hour*
Included in this package are the following provisions and restrictions:
Included in this package are the following provisions and restrictions:
1. Minimum of one (1) hour rental of the sanctuary with changing rooms. Both indoor and outdoor photography is acceptable. 2. Eastland Baptist Church Wedding Coordinator or Event Host to supervise the session. 3. Session is limited to the bride, one assistant, photographer and his/her assistants. 4. Fee is due in full upon conclusion of session by cash or guaranteed check.
*Pulpit and stage furnishings may be removed for an additional charge of $100.00.
Elopement Wedding Ceremony $500.00*
Included in this package are the following provisions and restrictions:
Included in this package are the following provisions and restrictions:
1. One (1) hour rental of the sanctuary with changing rooms, based on availability. No separate rehearsal time is allowed. 2. Eastland Baptist Church Director of Weddings & Rentals must officiate and/or supervise ceremony. 4. Bridal party, vendors and guests are limited to ten (10) people. 5. No reception or any food or beverage is allowed. Use of sound system is not permitted. 6. Only the pulpit and altar table will be removed from stage area if requested. 7. No deposit is required. Full fee is due prior to the start of the ceremony by cash or guaranteed check.
*Pulpit and stage furnishings may be removed for an additional charge of $100.00.
Traditional Wedding Ceremony $1,200.00
Included in the package are the following provisions and restrictions:
Included in the package are the following provisions and restrictions:
1. Four (4) Hour Rental of sanctuary, changing spaces and kitchen area; one (1) hour rehearsal (subject to availability) to be scheduled by Rev. Rich. 2. Guest registry table and gift table (if needed) in front foyer. 3. Dressing rooms for bride and groom. 4. Use of sanctuary grand piano and pipe organ. 5. Use of of candelabras. Bridal party must supply dripless candles when using church candelabras. 6. All stage and choir furniture will be removed except the piano and organ console. 7. All sanctuary seating available on main floor and all three balconies. 8. Deposit of $300 is required with contract. Full fee with any upgrades due thirty (30) days prior to the wedding.
Upgrades
Wedding Coordination $500
Rev. Rich can provide full coordination and direction of your ceremony personally or by way of one of his staff event coordinators. This includes basic advance planning, recommendation of preferred vendors, coordination of and communication with all wedding vendors and direction of the wedding rehearsal and ceremony. The charge for this upgrade is $500.00
Rev. Rich can provide full coordination and direction of your ceremony personally or by way of one of his staff event coordinators. This includes basic advance planning, recommendation of preferred vendors, coordination of and communication with all wedding vendors and direction of the wedding rehearsal and ceremony. The charge for this upgrade is $500.00
Wedding Officiating Services $300
Rev. Rich can provide wedding ceremony officiating services personally or by way of one of his associate ministers. The charge for this upgrade is $300.00. Please note that outside officiants must be approved by Rev. Rich at Eastland Baptist Chuch.
Rev. Rich can provide wedding ceremony officiating services personally or by way of one of his associate ministers. The charge for this upgrade is $300.00. Please note that outside officiants must be approved by Rev. Rich at Eastland Baptist Chuch.
Sound System $150
The church sound technician can be secured for rehearsal and ceremony to set up microphones for readers and musicians and to play recorded music. The charge for this upgrade is $150.00.
The church sound technician can be secured for rehearsal and ceremony to set up microphones for readers and musicians and to play recorded music. The charge for this upgrade is $150.00.
Documents & Reminders:
Eastland Baptist Church requires that all couples complete a basic course in premarital counseling, to be supervised by Rev. Rich. There is no additional charge for the counseling, plus this entitles couples to a significant discount off of the cost of their marriage license.
Eastland Baptist Church requires that all wedding ceremonies be officiated by a traditionaly ordained minister of the Christian faith, who must be approved by Rev. Rich prior to the wedding.
Only couples consisting of one man and one woman are permitted to marry at Eastland Baptist Church.
No alcohol is permitted at Eastland Baptist Church.
The facilities of Eastland Baptist Church are not available for recetpion rentals. Please contact Rev. Rich to see if Belmont Mansion or another Nashville-area venue would provide a viable reception option.
In addition to weddings, the facilities of Eastland Baptist Church may be rented for funerals, memorial services or other large and otherwise appropriate gatherings during non-worship times. Please contact Rev. Rich for prices and details.
Please review the Eastland Baptist Church Wedding Rental contract or contact Rev. Rich for further details. Rev. Rich schedules and conducts all bridal preview visits personally and by appointment only. Please note that Rev. Rich’s office is at Belmont Mansion, therefore unplanned drop-in visits to preview the church are not possible.
Bookings are reserved on a first come, first served basis with a signed contract and $300 security deposit.
In the heart of historic East Nashville…
Eastland Baptist Church - 1215 Gallatin Avenue - Nashville, TN 37206
615.460.6589 office – 615.305.2021 cell – brandon@richevents.org – Main Website: www.RichEvents.org/eastland-baptist-church
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