Floral Policies

The flower arrangements, bouquets and greenery that you choose will enhance the beauty of your wedding and will create the atmosphere that you desire for this special occasion. Prestonwood provides all candles and candelabras used on the platform. We request the Bride to fill out the Floral Policy Vendor Agreement with the contact information for the florist. If the florist has provided floral services at Prestonwood for a previous wedding, he/she is not required to sign the agreement again. Please read the following floral guidelines before making your selections.

If a family member or friend is responsible for the flowers for the wedding, it is the responsibility of the Bride to communicate these policies and provide contact information to the Director of Weddings.

1. Florals and other decorations placed on the platform, candelabra, or pews must be completed no later than 1 1/2 hours prior to the beginning of the ceremony; i.e. for a wedding beginning at 2:00 PM all decorations should be in place no later than 12:30 PM.
2. If fresh greenery is used, all preparations are to be made prior to arriving at the church.
3. The church will be ready for the wedding ceremony when the florist arrives at the church to decorate. The florist is responsible to see that it is clean when decorating is complete. 
4. Arrangements should be made for all flowers and decorations to be removed within one hour following the ceremony and pictures. The church does not store any wedding decorations. The facilities should be left clean and ready for the next event after removal of all decorations. 
5. No tacks, pins, nails, glue or tape shall be used to fasten any decorations to the furniture, building, carpet or church candelabras. Only plastic clips or ribbon that will not mar the pew ends shall be used to fasten bows. Wrapped floral wire, i.e. chenille, should be used to attached arrangements to the candelabra. 
6. Candles used on all candelabras must be metal-sheathed candles provided by Prestonwood. Candles may not be used in the aisle, except those which are battery operated. Pillar candles are also provided by Prestonwood and can only be used on the platform. When using florist’s candelabras, the florist is required to use metal-sheathed candles and a plastic sheeting to prevent candle drippings on the carpet. 
7. All greenery, except that which may be in the center of the platform, hymnals and Bibles are to remain in place. Only Prestonwood Facilities personnel are permitted to move or remove furniture, podiums, large plants, etc. Please ask the Wedding Coodinator for assistance, if necessary. 
8. Aisle runners may not be used for safety reasons. Real or silk flower petals cannot be used in the aisles. 
9. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not allowed anywhere on the church property, and smoking is not permitted inside any church building. 
10. It is understood that seasonal decorations for Christmas and Easter will not be moved or removed for weddings. The florist may make use of or supplement these decorations for the wedding. 
11. Neither Prestonwood Baptist Church nor the Director of Weddings and/or Wedding Coordinator is responsible for any loss or damage to equipment, nor are they responsible for anything left at the church by the florist. 
12. The Director of Weddings is available to meet with the florist either personally or by phone (972-820-5037) to discuss the policies, guidelines, and setup for the wedding at Prestonwood.