Church Etiquette
My wedding will be taking place in a very sacred and special place to me. Because I hold this place to be holy, I ask all of you to respect it, too. The following are guidelines for appropriate behavior and actions within the church. If you have any questions or concerns about the following, please email or call me. These expectations were also created to help prevent disruptions during the ceremony and as a result of horror stories I have heard from other brides.
- No food or drinks in church (baby bottles/breast milk are the only exceptions). Drinks, appetizers, and a gigantic buffet will be waiting for you one hour after the ceremony begins.
- No cursing.
- No obscene topics or x-rated discussions.
- Please do not allow your child/children to run around the church.
- Please take your children outside when they become exuberant, loud, or incapable of being consoled.
- Please be conservative in your dress style. You can always change for the reception if you have a really hot outfit you have to wear.
- Turn cell phones off.
- Do not walk in the area which contains the altar or behind the altar. This is sacred ground.
- If you are late, which most of you know is my pet peeve, please enter the church quietly and be aware the doors at the back of the church may slam shut.
- Please follow the photographer's cues for when it is appropriate to take pictures. Personally, I would rather have everyone focus on what is being said during the ceremony and reflecting on this in their own hearts rather than taking pictures.
Photo Guest Book
We are having a photo guest book which will be decorated by guests. Please bring decorations such as scrap booking stickers or embellishments to decorate your personal page.
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