Church Policy for Wedding Photographers

A copy must be signed by the bride/groom and the photographer and returned to the church office. Please make another copy for the photographer to keep for reference. A copy of this document has been rendered in a .pdf format for your convenience. Click on the link below to return to the Wedding page and then scroll to the bottom of the page.

Because a wedding is a worship service of joy and dedication, we expect photographers and video operators to treat the wedding service with respect and dignity. The following are the policies of our church:

Pictures may be taken of the bridal party in the Narthex preceding the wedding processional.
The photographer may not come down the aisle beyond the back row of the congregation.
Pictures may be taken (WITHOUT FLASH) from the rear of the church during the ceremony.
Pictures may be taken (FLASH) from the rear of the church during the recession.
A video camera may be set up in the choir loft, sanctuary alcove or in the rear of the sanctuary. There can be NO MOVEMENT from one location to another during the ceremony, and no use of artificial light.
Formal wedding pictures may be taken prior to or following the ceremony.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the church property at anytime.
It is suggested that photographers arrive one and a half (1-1/2) hours before the wedding so they can get their equipment in place before guests arrive.
Pictures must be completed within 45 minutes of the completion of the wedding. After 45 minutes, the custodian has been instructed to begin turning off the lights and securing the building.

Bride or Groom _____________________ Date __________

Photographer ______________________ Date __________