Church Wedding in Ireland

What to confirm with the church

Small details can affect the timeline and what suppliers are allowed to do.

• Arrival time, ceremony length, music rules, readings, flowers and photography restrictions.
• Whether there is another ceremony before or after yours.
• Where cars can stop, where guests enter, and whether confetti is allowed outside.

Music and ceremony notes

Church ceremonies often include several music moments, so keep the choices together rather than buried in messages.

• Entrance, hymns or psalm, signing of the register, communion if relevant, and recessional.
• Check if the church has requirements for sacred music or approved musicians.
• Share final music choices with ceremony musicians, priest and whoever is preparing booklets.

Timing the rest of the day

Church ceremonies often involve travel between preparations, church and reception.

• Allow time for hair and makeup, getting dressed, photos before leaving, and travel to the church.
• After the ceremony, decide whether family photos happen at the church, reception venue or both.
• If the reception venue is far away, warn guests clearly and avoid squeezing drinks reception too tightly.

Before you move on

• 1 Church arrival and ceremony length confirmed.
• 2 Music and hymns written down.
• 3 Photo rules checked.
• 4 Travel from preparations to church and church to reception timed.
• 5 Booklet or ceremony notes shared with suppliers.

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