Bride & Groom Questionnaire
We require that each person complete a separate form.
Click here for the Bride Questionairre.
Click here for the Groom Questionairre.

The pastor of your wedding
The majority of weddings at our church will be performed by our pastor, Bruce Konold. We may make an exception for another person to officiate your ceremony. This person must be approved by Pastor Bruce prior to your date being reserved on the calendar.

Marriage counseling
Premarriage counseling is required for each couple desiring to be married by Pastor Bruce. In most cases, Pastor Bruce will personally counsel each couple, however, alternative arrangements may be considered. This is one of the topics that will be discussed at a “get acquainted” meeting that will be scheduled with the pastor once your wedding is confirmed on our calendar. Pastor Bruce suggests that all couples read the book, Love for a Lifetime by Dr. James Dobson, prior to their first counseling session.

Wedding consultant
Our wedding consultant will work closely with you on coordinating the wedding details relating to the church. She will aid in your preparations, collect church fees prior to your wedding, assist at the rehearsal, and function as a resource person and director on the day of your ceremony. You may contact her with any questions relating to your wedding at Eagan Hills Church. She will be available to meet with you twice before the wedding, will be at the rehearsal and will be at the church on the day of your wedding two hours before the ceremony.

Marriage ceremony
We wish to provide each couple with a personal and memorable ceremony. A Christian wedding is a time of worship, where the focus is both upon the couple and God. The details for the wedding will be discussed when you meet with the pastor. We want your input and ideas and will shape the ceremony, as much as possible, to reflect your desires.

Music Selection and Performance
The quality and selection of music is an important part of every wedding service. All music selections must be appropriate for use in our facility and approved by Pastor Bruce or the officiating pastor. Eagan Hills Church has many talented vocalists, pianists and instrumentalists that are willing to assist with weddings for a fee. Our wedding consultant will cover this topic with you and will assist in making any arrangements desired with our musicians. Additional vocalist and musician information is available on the fee page.

If you choose to include your own vocalists/musicians, Pastor Bruce and the wedding coordinator must be made aware of this in advance, so we can notify our sound tech and any of our musicians who are participating in the ceremony. Our sound system requires the operational skill of one of our trained sound technicians. This person is provided as a part of your wedding package at Eagan Hills Church. If you bring in your own musicians, our piano will be the only instrument available for use. Outside musicians my bring in their own instruments.

If you would like organ music for your prelude/processional, the following three options are available: Prerecorded music supplied to the sound tech, using one of our musicians, or your own musician who brings in a keyboard.

Flowers, Candles and Decorations
You may choose to select a florist or friend to decorate the church. The use of an aisle runner is optional, and can be purchased from a florist. The aisle is 48 feet long. The church has 12 single candle candlestands that you may use for your ceremony. Candles must be drip-less and unscented. Candle globes must be supplied by the wedding party and used on the candlestands.

The drum set and any other instruments (except the piano) that will not be used will be removed from the stage by the sound tech before the ceremony. However, there may be seasonal decorations in the sanctuary that can not be removed. If a portion of our decorating conflicts greatly with what you would desire for your wedding, speak to the wedding consultant about the possibility of having it temporarily removed. You are responsible for removing all flowers and decorations you want to keep as soon as your guests have left the reserved space. If you wish to have access to the facility the day before your wedding for any special decorating, discuss this with the wedding coordinator to see if the facility might be available.

Custodian/Building
The capacity of our sanctuary is 250. The custodian will be responsible for setting up whatever is necessary and for cleaning after the event. He/she is not responsible for decorating. Speak to the wedding consultant to arrange a time for decorating before the ceremony. Specific areas will be provided for the wedding party to dress; the consultant will inform you of those areas. Please be sure to take all personal items and any decorations you wish to keep. Anything left behind will be disposed of.

Photography and Audio
A sound person is included in your wedding service fee. This individual will be responsible for setting up any microphones and will assist with all audio needs. Please give the wedding coordinator the name and contact information of your photographer in case there is a need to communicate with them before the day of the wedding.

The Marriage License
Minnesota law requires couples to secure a license to marry. The license must be applied for a minimum of five days before the wedding at any Clerk of Court office. The Apple Valley location is in the Western Galaxie Center (County Rd 42 & Galaxie Avenue in Apple Valley). Contact Dakota County Vital Statistics at 651-438-4313 for additional information. The license should be dropped off at the church during office hours (9:30– 4 PM) no later then the week before the wedding.

Wedding Bulletin
The wedding bulletin/program is your responsibility and should be completed by your rehearsal date. We recommend bringing the programs to the church when you come to your rehearsal.

Rehearsal
A rehearsal will be scheduled with Pastor Bruce the week of your wedding. The exact date will be determined by the schedules of the Pastor and the couple.

Childcare
Childcare facilities are not available during the wedding or rehearsal. Our nursery undergoes a special cleaning after each use and this is not included in the custodial fee, therefore the nursery must not be used. Children in the building must be supervised by an adult at all times, at the rehearsal and the wedding. Children are not allowed on the stage in the sanctuary. Please be sure your guests and members of the wedding party are aware of this policy.

Reception Policy
At this time, it has been decided that the church building is not properly equipped to handle a reception following a wedding in most cases. An exception to this decision may be allowed for a simple cake/beverage reception following a small wedding if the following guidelines are followed:

-Attendance at your wedding must be less than 50 people.
-Set up and clean up of the reception area is entirely the responsibility of the wedding party.
-Preparation & serving is entirely the responsibility of the wedding party.
-The sanctuary, classrooms and carpeted area must not be used during the reception.
-Food/beverage spills must be cleaned from the floor.
-If the wedding is on a Saturday, the reception must be completed by 6 PM. At all times, the ending time to the reception will be agreed upon with the wedding consultant in advance.
-An additional $100 fee will be charged and deposited in a facility upkeep fund.

If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding this policy, please feel free to contact the Wedding Coordinator.

Food in the Building
Food preparation or food service is not available for weddings at our location. If the bridal party chooses to bring food into the building during their pre-wedding preparations, please insure that no evidence of food is left behind. Our church policy is that beverages with bright colors (red, orange, etc.) may permanently stain the carpet and are prohibited. Food is not allowed in the sanctuary.

Tobacco and Alcohol Policy
Alcoholic beverages and/or smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building or on the church grounds. This includes the area outside of the front door. An exception will be made if the couple desires a communion service with wine. If any member of the wedding party appears to be under the influence of alcohol, they will not be able to participate in the service. If cigarette butts are left on the sidewalk or garden area in front of the building, a portion of the damage deposit will be used to pay for the clean up. You may want to assign a friend or family member to enforce this policy.

Parking
Parking spaces are marked in the front of the building. Please do not park in the drive through areas. Cars that remain in the parking lot the morning after the wedding ceremony will be towed.

Responsibility
The couple being married is responsible for the premises and their guests. Please note our tobacco and alcohol policy. Please discourage your guests from throwing rice or confetti inside or outside of our building– it can be hazardous to walk on and difficult to clean up. Please take a moment to check your dressing rooms before you depart from the building. You may want to assign a friend or family member to be in charge of giving these areas a final check. If any physical damage is incurred by the guests or wedding party, the couple may be responsible for the cost of repairs. A $150 returnable damage deposit is required from each nonmember.

Fee Schedule

Required Fees:
(prices are subject to change)

Notes about Fees
For non-members, a $150 facility deposit is due at the time your wedding is placed on our church calendar. The check should be written to “Eagan Hills Church”, please write “facility deposit” in the memo. The check should be given to the church secretary or the wedding coordinator. This fee is non-refundable after 30 days. Please do not place this in the giving box.

Individual checks are required for the wedding consultant, pastor, custodian, sound technician, facility (Eagan Hills Alliance Church), and musicians. Names will be supplied by the consultant.

The remaining fees are due one week prior to the rehearsal, please drop off at the church during office hours (9:30-4:00 PM...it is recommended that you call first: 651-452-3695), or mail to: Eagan Hills Church, 700 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN, 55123, Attention: Wedding Coordinator.

Do not place wedding checks in the giving box!

Please note the above prices are subject to change.

If you have any questions about these policies or anything else related to your wedding, please contact our Wedding Consultant:

(651) 452-3695
WeddingCoordinator@EaganHills.org