Wedding Photographers & Videographers at St. Rose of Lima Church, Altoona

A wedding at St. Rose of Lima Church in Altoona begins with a conversation with one of the parish priests. The church is on Roselawn Avenue, and the parish speaks of marriage as the Sacrament of Matrimony, celebrated in the church itself. Before you book your photographer and videographer, go to a weekend Mass to see the church as it will look on your wedding day: the doors you'll come through, the aisle, where the two of you will stand and where your families will sit.

The parish's pages cover the ceremony and the preparation. They don't describe a reception hall, a bridal room or grounds for pictures, so plan your reception at another venue and ask the rectory whether there's a room where you can wait before the processional. Bring your photographer's questions as well, such as where they may stand during the vows and whether there's time for wedding photos inside the church after the wedding ceremony.

Give yourself time. The parish asks couples to meet with a priest at least six months before the proposed wedding date. The rectory office is open on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the easiest time to call. Weekend Masses are on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday morning, so ask which times are free for you. A wedding videographer will want to know how sound works in the church, so ask whether a small recorder can be placed near you for the vows.

• Call the rectory at 814-944-8509 at least six months before your date.
• Plan your reception at a separate venue.
• Ask about the parish's photo and video guidelines before your photographer plans the timeline.

A little about St. Rose of Lima Church

St. Rose of Lima is a Catholic parish of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, named for its patroness, St. Rose of Lima. Its parish groups include the Catholic Daughters, the Knights of Columbus and a St. Vincent de Paul Society.