Licences for Wedding Ceremonies

If your church holds a Church Copyright Licence (CCL) you can allow couples to audio/video record their wedding service.

However if the wedding couple are not church members, or the wedding is being recorded by a professional videographer, it is recommended that the wedding couple obtain a Wedding Video-Recording Licence (WVRL).

This is because editorial control of the video is not usually in the hands of the church. Furthermore, unlike the CCL, the WVRL also covers the wedding reception and the music overdubs which are often added on professional made videos.

Wedding couples can purchase their licence directly from www.wvrl.co.uk.

Not sure which licences you need?

Check the Quick Guide Licence Table for a quick glance.