For ecological reasons, balloons are not allowed in national parks. Throwing rice, birdseed, petals, or anything else is prohibited. Decorations to the front canopy poles must be left in place. There is no smoking inside. As the Chapel is decorated and flowers are placed, ushers can put chairs in the garden for early arrivals and for you to sit in for photographs afterward.
Photographers can snap pictures of all the activity.
As people arrive, your ushers will act as hosts, welcoming guests, showing them into the garden or ushering them to their seats. The Bride and her attendants prepare in the Bride's Room where there is privacy, comfortable seating, and mirrors. It is next to the bathroom. The Groom and his attendants have access to the Vestry, on the other side of the sanctuary. Clergy may also robe there.