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Opinions - Are these church fees normal?

Original post by Nav023

Hi ladies! I went to visit the Community Church of East Williston over the weekend and think its beautiful. The Pastor is such a nice guy too!! Here are the wedding fees:
Sanctuary: $600
Minister: $300
Organist: $200
Sexton: $125
White Linen Aisle Runner: $30
Late Fee: $300 (returnable after the wedding)

Are these fees the norm?
Thanks for your opinions!!
MrsTC Posted:

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Nav you have FM
firegal Posted:

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My church in Queens asks for a 'donation' of $450.00 which inlcudes the priest, the organist and the singer. Runner comes free with the limo and/or photographer. It's $550.00 if you're a non-parishioner. They also recommend that you tip the altar boys.

Diane Posted:

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If you are having limos, then they usuually provide the aisle runner

Just wanted to add...girls if you are getting married in a church, and you give them a donation fee...write that off on your taxes. We did..it is a DONATION
WINO1 Posted:

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i am so happy it seems I am getting a break on something... My church is 100 organist, 60 for soloist, and 300 for the church
Olgaki Posted:

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At my church, you pay a membership fee and then you 'tip' the priest

chris605 Posted:

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church was $525, focus $30 and pre-cana $30

that includes the organist/singer
itsbouttime Posted:

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$300 for the church
$100 for the organist
Pre-K is only $25.00
MarcellaBella Posted:

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ours is pricey too.


800 (donation)
200 (organist)
precana 150

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