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Candles in a catholic church

NJgurl19NJgurl19 member
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Does anyone know if churches allow for candels down the aisle. I sit and think and it sound dangerous but they look awesome. I would do the vase filled with water and then candels in them I think it would be awesomw!
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Re: Candles in a catholic church

  • wagnerdiwagnerdi
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    edited December 2011
    Depends on the church.  My church does allow them, but advises against them.  It's a narrow isle to begin with. I was thinking of doing flameless candles...it can be dangerous if a guests knocks into a real one getting into the pew, especially elderly...
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  • smw42smw42 member
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    edited December 2011
    You can buy hurricane vases and get LED lights (I think they allow this). It differs greatly from church to church and by priest. Our priest is super flexible but I know if you're getting married in a cathedral or more stringent church it may not be allowed. I'd check with your priest/church before you buy anything. Also- is your ceremony at night? If not the effect may be lost. Many times less is more.
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  • Laurms15Laurms15 member
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    edited December 2011
    Our church won't allow them but they also don't allow asile runners and the throwing of petals or anything inside or outside of church so our rules were strict. I think you need to ask your church directly.
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  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    edited December 2011
    Did you book your church yet? If so, ask the priest.
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  • matiffbengy11matiffbengy11
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    edited December 2011
    Mine doesn't allow them either, my sister got married in a Lutheran Church and they allowed them though.
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  • NJgurl19NJgurl19 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks guys. No i have no booked yet.
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  • melissa82melissa82 member
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    edited December 2011
    Varies by parish/priest. I wanted to use battery candles anyway because I was nervous. If you get an opaque holder, no one will be able to tell. (My girls did carry real candles down the aisle though.)
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