Questions to Ask Your Officiant

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Wedding Attire

• Are there any restrictions on wedding attire? Some churches may have rules about bare shoulders or skirt lengths.

Photography

• Are there any restrictions on photography? Some churches may limit or may not allow ANY flash photography. Others may have restrictions on where the photographer may and may not stand.
• Is it permissible to videotape the ceremony? Are there any restrictions for the videographer?

Decor

• Are there any items or decorations that would be included? Such as candles, candelabras or pew decorations?
• Can we use an aisle runner?
• Is a candle light service permitted?
• Are we allowed to take the floral arrangements to the reception?
• Are we allowed to throw rice or birdseed outside the church? What about rose petals or bubbles?

Logistics

• Is the wedding date we've chosen available? What time can we hold the ceremony?
• How many guests will the church hold?
• Is there another wedding scheduled on the same day?
• Is there a room for the bride and her attendants to stay "out of sight" or "freshen up" before the ceremony begins?
• Can we hold a receiving line outside the church? What happens if it rains?
• What about the timing and logistics of obtaining the marriage license? Officiants are usually well versed in the rules for their state.

Fees

• Ask about the Officiant's fee.
• Is there a fee for the organist?
• Ask if there are any other fees or "donations" that should be given to the church.

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