Photography at the Wedding Ceremony

 Photographs provide lasting memories of the wedding ceremony. The taking of these photographs, however, must never distract the bride, groom and their guests at the wedding from the prayerful dignity of the liturgy of Christian Marriage.

Careful observance of the following policies is expected.

Policies For the Wedding Photographer:

  1. The Church is available for photography no earlier than ONE (l) HOUR before the wedding. Pictures of the Ushers must be completed 15 MINUTES before the wedding so as not to interfere with their duties of ushering guests.

  2. Setup of photographic equipment must be completed 10 MINUTES before the wedding begins. WEDDING CEREMONY MUST START ON TIME.

  3. The photographer is not allowed in the SANCTUARY (altar area) for the taking of pictures or videos during the ceremony.

  4. NO FLASH photography is allowed DURING THE CEREMONY.

  5. Picture taking after the ceremony is limited to 20 MINUTES immediately following the wedding.

  6. A still-photographer is allowed to move as long as he/she remains out of view of the congregation.

  7. Photos may be taken in the Bride’s dressing area, but care should be given to furniture and tables.

  POLICIES FOR WEDDING VIDEOS:

  1. Video equipment may be set up in the church no earlier than ONE (l) HOUR before the wedding.

  2. A MAP (on the reverse side of the WELCOME page) of the inside of the Church is provided with the area marked where VCR’s are permitted. VCR’s are to remain stationary.

  3. Neither professional nor guest video people are allowed in the sanctuary during any part of the wedding ceremony.

  4. Persons making videos using cordless microphones must check with the Facilities Manager to insure there are no conflicts with the parish cordless microphones.

  5. Bright lights on video cameras are not allowed.

  PLEASE GIVE A COPY OF THESE POLICIES TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER.

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