A civil ceremony is a non-religious wedding ceremony at the courthouse or a remote location that isn’t a church. A judge, magistrate, justice of the peace, county, or court clerk will perform the ceremony for you, usually lasting anywhere from 5-10 minutes. A civil ceremony is perfect for a couple looking to have an intimate ceremony and a traditional party later. It is for the couple who wants to have a small get-together with their closest friends and family or for the couple who isn’t religious and is looking for something less traditional. HERE is a great article to help plan your civil ceremony.
Having a civil ceremony doesn’t mean you have to give up some wedding traditions like a wedding gown, a celebration with a meal, flowers and a photographer. We highly suggest all of these.
Having a photographer to capture one of the most important days of your life is essential whether you are having a civil ceremony or a traditional large wedding. As photographers, we are there to capture your day and you as a couple at the start of your life together. Here are our top reasons why you should have a photographer at your civil ceremony.
Memories That Will Last Forever
No matter where you get married or how you start your life together as a married couple on this day. This day is the first day of the rest of your life. Having these pictures of you committing to each other will be something that you pass down from generation to generation. These pictures also are great to hang around your house so you can relive your day over and over again.
Intimate Affair
At your civil ceremony, it will just be the two of you (plus your witnesses). This makes for a very intimate time wedding day. It is private and sentimental. After the ceremony, we can take couples’ pictures in a remote location to add to your gallery.
Announcing to Your Friends and Family
Your photos can be used as an announcement to tell your loved ones that you got married! Instead of a “save the date,” you can send out a formal announcement. You can also use these photos if you choose to have a reception after.
Your wedding day is important and it should be documented, we would love to take further about your civil ceremony in 2022.
