Do you use a tripod on weddings?

I had a discussion with another member whether or not people use a tripod on wedding photography. I just want to see the ratio. Once you answer please respond why you use it or not use it. Thanks!

I voted "no", but the reality is that it is in the car at every wedding.

and i've used it on several occassions, a couple of times for altar photos of a very large group.
it made my life easier swapping eyes from images since there was not one photo with everyone's eyes open!

and it comes in handy on the balcony.
I sometimes set it up dead center and take my time to get it where i want it before the ceremony.
so during the ceremony i can just throw my camera on it and hit the shutter

Have I ever used a tripod for a wedding? Yes. Do I u it at every wedding? No. What is this question asking? Ever or every?

the tripod is also a good defensive weapon in those sketchier neighboorhoods...

a close second is a solid lightstand!

bigarchi wrote in post #13337316
the tripod is also a good defensive weapon in those sketchier neighboorhoods...

a close second is a solid lightstand!

I feel a monopod works better as a beating stick.

Red Tie Photography wrote in post #13337321
I feel a monopod works better as a beating stick.

that's probably true, i just don't have the experience retaliating an assault with a monopod like i do with the others, so can't speak to it.

oh, and reading the other thread, do you use something like a black rapid double strap?
that's what i use. and I actually use rc2 quick release plates on my cameras and attach my br straps to those directly.
then i can go from tripod to strap in a second. and i never loose my qr plates

I have a tripod with me at every wedding. I rarely if ever use it though.

I use cotton carrier.. Yes I know.. I look ridiculous. LOL.

This discussion came up when talking about dark churches. I am not going to say what I think. I dont want to sway the votes. I just want to see the how the votes go.

As a couple others have mentioned, it's in the car "just in case" but I've never had to take it out. Never tried a monopod either, but I've been thinking about getting one to use in no-flash churches.

I second shot for a guy a couple weeks ago that used a tripod just for the formal photos, didn't seem to be a major inconvenience for him or anything.

I have used mine, but not all the time. I voted yes because I have used it, and do bring it.

StephenAndrew wrote in post #13337643
I second shot for a guy a couple weeks ago that used a tripod just for the formal photos, didn't seem to be a major inconvenience for him or anything.

yeah, when i use it for formals (which is only occassionally) it is not an inconvinience at all
UNLESS the aisle isn't very wide and people have a hard time getting around it in the aisle.
then i just apologize and make fun of myself

Ok, so most of you use tripod mostly for framing convenient, not for low light?

I only ever break out the tripod for a couple of wide angle room shots in reception halls where handholding won't cut it.