Little Flower Catholic Church in Miami

christynivan

I was looking into a church in coral gables called Little Flower. I've heard that they are very strict with their rules, and one of the rules was that the guests attending the wedding were not allowed to be cameras to the ceremony. How could they control this? Has anyone been married there, or gone to a wedding there that could give me some information on the camera policy and any other strict rules they have? I would really appreciate any help i can get. Thanks

rrive008

my friend got married there last year. They are one of the strictest churches. only the contracted photographer is allowed to take pictures. the priest lectured us before the ceremony started and said that if he did see people take pictures he would stop the mass/ceremony. I think they also have a limit in the size of the bridal party, and they told my friend to make sure her dress was appropriate (meaning anything more revealing than a straight strapless neckline would be a no). she got away with her sweatheart neckline. but everything else was pretty much kept in line with the guidelines.

[Deleted User]

I actually went to my friends wedding there last year and had no idea of this. I was SOOOOO embarressed! I kept taking pictures as the court and the bride walked down the aisle (granted they weren't flash photos so I didnt see the big deal afterwards). Then one of the priests walks up to the pew and tells me with the biggest attitude "STOP THAT RIGHT NOW NO PHOTOS ALLOWED!" I must have turned every shade of red I was mortified!!! I had no idea you couldnt take any pictures (even if they weren't flash photos) I swear after that day I was sooo disappointed not only because of their strictness, but because of the way he told me which was super rude. I dont mean to bash them but I think if thats the rules they should make it known to the guests that dont know. If you plan on having your wedding there make it known to the guests, maybe having the ushers tell them and spread the word. GL!

Tiffayqp12

I was going to get married there, but we chose a different church because of their strictness. I don't know about the camera rule, but they have some rule about kissing the bride or something in the church. Regardless, I went elsewhere for two reasons: 1. They wanted to charge me $10 just for the application 2. Their "mandatory" donation was outrageous even for parishoners and you have to use their people, which I didn't want to do.

cinthia122

I agree with pp.  I am getting married in Coral Gables and was looking around for a Catholic Church, and they are super strict.  The cost alone was outrageous!

oyepooh

Aside from the cost and the rules, it IS a beautiful Church and its doable if your heart is set on it but they only allow certain photographers/videographers/etc.  And I've heard they don't allow the photo/video crew to get very close to the altar at all - like halfway down the aisle.  I would ask all these things before deciding so you can make an informed decision.Another relatively close Catholic Church to consider is Sts. Peter and Paul.Good luck!

pharmdmiami

Do you have $2905 for their donation plus $10 for their information packet?  I think their outrageous donation is a bigger problem than their no pictures, no kiss, no big bridal party, etc etc etc rules.