Church Policies

Posted by Zuriana on March 9, 2009

If you are planning to get married in a church it is important that you understand and follow church policies.  Many churches have policies concerning what can or cannot be done for a wedding ceremony.

While your individual church will have its own set of rules and regulations, in general most churches have the following guidelines:

• Typically a church will not allow permanently attached furniture to be moved. 
• Thumbtacks or nails cannot be driven into any woodwork nor can anything be used to deface it.
• Saucers or mats must be placed beneath all plants or floral arrangements that rest on the floor.
• All arrangements for music, ceremony and decorations must be submitted in advance and are subject to the approval of the priest, minister, or church wedding coordinator. 
• Floral arrangements or candles should not be taped to any pews.
• The church may require that its own organist be employed. 
• The church may require that no pictures be taken during the ceremony – especially flash photography.

The best practice is to remember that decor should be kept to a minimum so as not to detract from the dignity of the sanctuary.  If you have not been provided with a set of guidelines for the facility you have chosen for your ceremony, be sure to ask for clarification.

Zuriana’s Elegant Occasions is here to help you with all of the details surrounding your upcoming wedding ceremony.  Ask one of our experienced consultants to help you review your list.