Wedding Photographers & Videographers at Grace Lutheran Church, State College

A wedding at Grace Lutheran Church puts you on South Garner Street in State College, in a congregation that describes itself as a place for every body, whatever your age, background or circumstances. The church doesn't publish its wedding guidelines online, so the best first step is a call to the office before you book your photographer or videographer, to talk through dates and what the church asks of couples.

When you meet, ask about the space where your wedding ceremony would happen: how many guests it holds, where the aisle runs, and whether there's a room for getting ready. Grace has a strong music life, with a music ministry listed among its main programs, so ask whether a church musician plays for weddings and what music may be used, since the processional sound will be part of your wedding video.

Ask the pastor what preparation the church expects, whether non-members may get married here, what the fees and deposit are, and how far ahead to reserve your wedding day. Ask too where your photographer may stand during the service, whether your videographer can set a camera at the back, and how long you'll have in the church for wedding photos with your family afterward. Also ask whether any of the church's own rooms can be used for food and drink before or after the ceremony.

• Call the church office early to check dates.
• Ask for the church's written wedding guidelines.
• Share any photo and video guidelines with your photographer and videographer.

A little about Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran shares its South Garner Street home with Grace Lutheran Preschool, and it livestreams its late-morning Sunday service. Ask the office about the church's history when you visit.