Many couples dream about tying the knot in a religious venue of their choice. While most have a solid picture in their mind of what a church wedding will be like, there are many ins and outs to these affairs that may not be well known. Take a look at our guide to everything you should know about saying vows in a church.
You May Need to Be a Church Member
If you?re not a regular and established member of a particular church, it may be tougher than you anticipate to have your wedding there. Many churches don?t allow non-parishioners to host their weddings a their establishment, or they may put couples on a waiting list to book their ceremony. Some may require a donation from a couple that doesn?t frequent their church in order to permit their ceremony. Every church is different, so check with the one you?re interested in if it?s not your home church. There May Be Photography Rules

Something many couples don?t realize is that different churches have different rules your wedding photographer will have to abide by during your ceremony. For instance, some churches don?t allow photographers to use the flash feature inside. There also may be some angles they can?t take photos from or they may not be allowed to walk down the aisle of the church. Make sure to ask your specific venue about their rules for photographers and to share them accordingly so no one is surprised on the day of.
You?ll Need Documentation
Many churches require that you and your future spouse provide the right ...