Wedding Photographers & Videographers at St. James Episcopal Church (Bedford), Bedford

A wedding at St. James Episcopal Church brings you to South Richard Street in downtown Bedford, to a parish that worships in the traditional Episcopal way, with organ music, candles and stained glass. That setting gives your wedding photos warm color, and the organ gives your wedding videographer real music to record for the walk down the aisle.

Everyone is welcome here: the parish says plainly that it welcomes all people, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation or circumstances, which many couples are glad to hear. The church doesn't publish a wedding page, though, so start by calling the church office to ask whether it hosts weddings, what it asks of couples who aren't members, and how far ahead to book. The Episcopal wedding ceremony follows the Book of Common Prayer, and the clergy can explain how that shapes the service.

When you visit, ask about guidelines for photos and video in the church, and whether you can take family pictures at the front after the ceremony. Plan the reception elsewhere, since St. James doesn't list a hall for wedding receptions.

• Call the church office to ask about weddings and dates.
• Ask about photo and video guidelines and the organ for your wedding day.
• Walk through the church with your photographer and videographer.

A little about St. James Episcopal Church

St. James is part of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The parish also runs the St. James Thrift Shop on East John Street in Bedford.