{"id":2807,"date":"2011-06-13T08:13:17","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T13:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=2807"},"modified":"2017-03-14T14:06:07","modified_gmt":"2017-03-14T18:06:07","slug":"yes-your-church-has-wedding-guidelines-and-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-ceremonies\/yes-your-church-has-wedding-guidelines-and-restrictions","title":{"rendered":"Yes, Your Church Has Wedding Guidelines and Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_8707\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8707\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-8707 \" alt=\"photo credit: marcp_dmoz via photopin cc\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361.jpg\" width=\"819\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-672x447.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8707 \" alt=\"photo credit: marcp_dmoz via photopin cc\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361.jpg\" width=\"819\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/large_3952192361-672x447.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marcp_dmoz\/3952192361\/\">marcp_dmoz<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.0\/\">cc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019re in the planning stages of your wedding preparation, and have envisioned the most beautiful ceremony.\u00a0 You are asking the vendors all the questions and sharing your ideas, but have you spoken to the church Officiant?\u00a0 Have you given thought to the actual wedding ceremony? Do you know the church&#8217;s restrictions\/guidelines?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2810\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2810\" title=\"garden-wedding-aisle\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle.jpg\" width=\"284\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2810\" title=\"garden-wedding-aisle\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle.jpg\" width=\"284\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/garden-wedding-aisle-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/noscript> Ask your church if they allow wedding aisle decor like this or pew bows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many couples aren&#8217;t aware that the churches have guidelines, and these guidelines could affect your plans.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want to wait until the final week or the day of the wedding to findout what you can or cannot do in your church.\u00a0 When you meet with the Officiant to select the date of your wedding, make sure they give you the sheet with the guidelines\/restrictions.\u00a0 If they don\u2019t have anything in writing, ensure that you ask them what can or cannot be done during the wedding ceremony and take notes. \u00a0Whether you are considering getting married at the church you attend or at a church you have always envisioned to have your wedding, consider the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic church guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-Marital Counseling\/Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Wedding Preparation Classes<\/li>\n<li>Church fees<\/li>\n<li>Music\/Organist reserved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other (sample) church guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/shopping\/search.php?q=confetti\" target=\"_blank\">confetti<\/a>\/rice<\/li>\n<li>Birdseed, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/shopping\/search.php?q=bubbles\" target=\"_blank\">bubbles<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/shopping\/search.php?q=rose+petals\" target=\"_blank\">rose petals<\/a> allowed outside only or not at all<\/li>\n<li>Flower D\u00e9cor only<\/li>\n<li>No d\u00e9cor allowed<\/li>\n<li>Insurance<\/li>\n<li>Vendor must sign agreement with church<\/li>\n<li>Age restrictions for flower girl or ring bearer (e.g. must be older than 5 years old)<\/li>\n<li>Photography flash restrictions for photographer and\/or guests during wedding ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Videographer restriction to be stationary<\/li>\n<li>No <a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/shopping\/search.php?q=candelabra\" target=\"_blank\">candelabras<\/a> in the aisle<\/li>\n<li>Wedding Party attire must be appropriate (e.g. no shoulders exposed for bridesmaids)<\/li>\n<li>No d\u00e9cor on pews (pew bows)<\/li>\n<li>Allowed time to set up prior to ceremony<\/li>\n<li>Only fresh flowers allowed in Altar area<\/li>\n<li>Interfaith or commitment ceremonies not allowed<\/li>\n<li>Wedding Planners not allowed to lead lineup during rehearsal or day of wedding<\/li>\n<li>Designate someone to ensure all items that are set up and removed immediately after the ceremony.<\/li>\n<li>And the list goes on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2815\" title=\"aisle runner\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2815\" title=\"aisle runner\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-293x293.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/aisle-runner.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It is important to find out all the information you need to plan a successful and beautiful ceremony.\u00a0 You don\u2019t want to find out the day of the wedding that the draping you want from pew to pew is not allowed.\u00a0 You not only loose the vision you dreamed of, but money as well.\u00a0 If you are working with a wedding planner from outside the church, you may be informed that the planner cannot direct any rehearsal or day of lineup.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Important Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Please consider the architecture of the church before bringing in too much d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 Some churches are beautiful just \u201cas is\u201d, especially some of the older churches.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" 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