17 Questions To Ask When Booking A Church

  1. Is premarital counseling required? If so, for how long?
  2. What are the fees for the church or synagogue? And how much time does that allow us?
  3. Is a small chapel available for smaller ceremonies?
  4. Are there any restrictions regarding ceremony attire, such as bare shoulders?
  5. How many people will the church or synagogue hold?
  6. Are the facilities available for a reception; if so, is there an additional fee?
  7. May rice, bird seed or rose petals be thrown?
  8. Are there accommodations for wheelchairs?
  9. Is an aisle runner, chuppah, candelabra or kneeling cushion available if needed?
  10. May the wording of the religious ceremony be changed at all?
  11. Are there facilities for the bridal party to dress?
  12. Are there any restrictions regarding flowers or candles?
  13. What are the rules regarding photography inside the place of worship?
  14. Are there music restrictions that interfere with music or songs you may want?
  15. Do you need approval for special vows you may want to incorporate?
  16. Are there restrictions regarding the day of the week, or the time the ceremony can take place? What about religious holidays?
  17. What are the policies on interfaith marriages? Can you combine two religious ceremonies, or have both clergymen officiate jointly?