Photography & Videography
The following photography and videography guidelines are based on past experience and are designed to preserve the dignity of the occasion and minimize distractions for the guests.
Before the Ceremony
- Flash photos and videotaping of the groom, groomsmen, and parents may be taken in the ambulatory, the narthex, or on chapel grounds.
- Flash photos and videotaping of the bride, bridesmaids, and parents may be taken in the bride’s dressing room.
During the Ceremony
- Flash photos and videotaping of family members being escorted to their seats and of the wedding party during the processional may be taken from the midpoint of the center aisle.
- At any point during the ceremony, nonflash photos and videotaping without auxiliary light may be taken from the interior double doors of the narthex or the gallery. These locations must be used for photographing and videotaping the exchange of the vows and rings.
- Flash photos and videotaping with auxiliary lighting may be taken from the base of the chancel steps for any of the following.
- Lighting of the unity candle
- Sign of peace
- Greeting of parents
- Tribute to the Blessed Mother
- Breaking of the glass
- The photographer and/or videographer must return to the interior double doors of the narthex or the gallery immediately after photographing any of the above.
After the Ceremony
The one hour scheduled for the ceremony usually allows time for posed photographs of the bridal party after the ceremony.
Please note: A delay in the scheduled start time and/or a particularly lengthy ceremony will reduce the amount of time available for photography. Our goal is to work with everyone involved to allow the maximum amount of time available for photos after the ceremony.
All participants must adhere to the scheduled departure time.