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Wedding ceremony order

Catholic ceremony order

The catholic ceremony in the order it actually unfolds, with timing and photo notes for every step. Read it once and the photographer knows where to stand, what comes next, and which moments carry the weight of the day.

Steps
6
Required
4
Estimated time
65 min

The ceremony, in order

  1. 01
    ProcessionalRequired5 min

    Wedding party and bride enter to music.

    Shoot from the back for the aisle entrance, then reposition front for the reaction.

  2. 02
    Introductory RiteOptional5 min

    Greeting and opening prayer.

    Wide establishing frame of the altar.

  3. 03
    Liturgy of the WordRequired20 min

    Readings, Gospel, and homily.

    Quiet long lens work, no movement during readings.

  4. 04
    Rite of MarriageRequired10 min

    Vows and the exchange of rings.

    The key frames of the day. Pre focus on hands for the rings.

  5. 05
    Liturgy of the EucharistOptional20 min

    Communion.

    Shoot from the side aisle, stay unobtrusive.

  6. 06
    Concluding Rite and RecessionalRequired5 min

    Blessing, then the couple exits.

    Back to the rear for the exit, second shooter holds front.

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