| The purpose of the reception is to allow relatives
and guests to express their good wishes to the newly married couple and
to join in celebration. Many varieties of receptions work well for weddings
of all sizes. Food and beverages, catered, prepared, or potluck, add to
festivities. |
| Couples may choose to greet guests formally,
either alone or with parents together. They also may choose to mingle informally.
Greeting each guest personally is the intention of either approach. |
| The ministers have had experience with all
kinds of receptions and can discuss possibilities.
Photographs
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| The general rule is that filming of the wedding
shall not distract from the wedding service. This usually means no pictures
during the ceremony, except by a photographer behind, or out of the sight
line of guests. |
| Professional photographers usually know what
is appropriate. |
| Ministers will be helpful in arranging for
appropriate photographic opportunities. |
| Formal pictures of the wedding party and family
need to be scheduled so as not to delay the beginning of the wedding. (Conclude
30 minutes before start of the wedding) |
| It is discourteous to guests to delay the
reception by having pictures taken after the wedding.
Etiquette
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| There is a wide range of thinking about what
is "proper" for a wedding. The library has a selection of wedding guidebooks
that may be of some help. The ministers have experience with all kinds
of circumstances. Your wedding should be your personal event.
Payments
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| Most weddings involve a number of separate
contract arrangements. It is possible to arrange a wedding in which the
only expense is the marriage license. It is more common to have individual
contracts for a wedding place, reception food and servers, florist, photographer,
musician, soloist, clothes, attendant gifts, etc. Amounts for all services
are separately arranged. Most providers offer a set price with negotiation
depending on the extent of service provided. It is usually expected that
payments be made prior to the wedding. There are no set amounts for ministerial
services. Amounts usually range from $100 to $200 plus compensation for
extra time, travel or other costs in performing of service. |