Weddings at Central Christian Church

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR WEDDING

Realizing that preserving memories of the wedding service is important, you may want to make arrangements for photography and perhaps video-taping the service. Since the wedding is a religious service, amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to maintain proper respect for the service and the sacredness of the place in which it is held.

a. No flash bulbs or photoflood lamps may be used in the sanctuary after the processional ends and until the recessional begins.

b. Video-taping from a stationary location is permissible so long as the equipment operator tapes from an assigned location in the balcony, at the sound booth, or in the choir loft. (The video-tape operator should plan to be present at the wedding rehearsal so that the officiating minister may advise the operator as to appropriate procedure and location for video-taping.)

c. We encourage you to discuss with the photographer, well in advance of the service, which particular pictures you want. Be sure to inform those in the wedding party where and when to be present for the pictures. It is quite appropriate to schedule all photographs prior to the wedding.

d. Pictures taken in the sanctuary before the wedding must be completed at least half an hour prior to the service so that guests may be seated

e.. If the officiating minister is to be in a picture, that picture should be taken prior to the wedding or immediately following it.

You may wish to print a copy of this page and give it to your photographer
as you are discussing and making arrangments for your wedding pictures.

 

The Central Pastors' Guide to Weddings

Scheduling and Fees	Visiting Pastors	Music	Great Start (Counseling)
Planning Your Ceremony	Flowers	Photography	Marriage License Information

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650 West William Street
Decatur, Illinois 62522
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