Wedding program for non-Catholic guests
Hi guys,I was wondering - does anyone have a sample program they're planning to use/have used that would help non-Catholic guests follow along? I'll be the only practicing Catholic at my wedding, and...
View ArticleCeremony/reception gap
Hi all! So we are having our reception at a Catholic Church because FI was raised catholic. Because of Saturday mass, we have to have the ceremony earlier in the day than I wanted. I'm very firm about...
View ArticleSongs to walk down the aisle to-Catholic ceremony
I'm having a traditional Catholic ceremony with a mass but I really don't want to walk down the to "Here Comes the Bride". Does anyone know of any good alternatives?
View ArticleWedding Favors based around Holy Family or a Saint?
Has anyone tried to get creative with wedding favors and done something around a saint theme? My patron is St. Therese of Liseaux and his is Ignatius of Antioch. Since then Saint John Paul II was...
View ArticleRite of Christian Engagement
My boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years now. When we decide to get engaged (in the next few months), we are planning on a church engagement, because of different circumstances involving...
View ArticleFiance Doesn't Have Baptismal Certificate
Running into a unique issue and I haven't been able to find any applicable responses on the forum - so I thought I'd ask...We will be having a Catholic Wedding, but no mass, as Fiance is non-Catholic...
View ArticleLate Afternoon Ceremony at Catholic Church (Philadelphia)
Hi all, my fiance and I are having our reception at the American Swedish Historical Museum in south Philadelphia, but want to have our ceremony at a Catholic Church in or near Center City. Ideally,...
View ArticleNon-practicing Catholic marrying into a very religious Catholic family... Can...
I was baptized and raised Roman Catholic however I never made my confirmation (I stopped attending religious classes after my first communion), and no longer attend or belong to a church. My fiance's...
View ArticleWill our marriage be valid in the Church?
Hi, all! We are getting married in the Catholic Chuch at the request of my FMIL. I am religious (though not Catholic), so I don't mind doing this. It's fine. However, will our marriage be "valid" if we...
View ArticleWho gets invited to the rehearsal dinner?
Do readers get invited to the rehearsal dinner? I know the rule is that who ever goes to the rehearsal gets invited to the dinner but typically do readers go to the rehearsal? I've only been to one...
View ArticleCatholic Ceremony Question
I'm just curious if anyone has heard that you cannot do the "you may kiss the bride" at the end of the mass? My soon to be mother in law thought she heard this from a priest in our parish. I'm curious...
View ArticleCatholic ceremony - Previously married- no dispensation papers found!!
This is driving me nuts-here's the scenario:Me ex husband is JewishI am CatholicWe were married in a Catholic church by both a PRIEST and a RABBI- they shared the altar during the ceremony. The church...
View ArticleNon-catholic communion/blessing
I read in a closed discussion that the RC church doesn't approve of Non-Catholics coming forward for a blessing during communion. Some churches allow this but it isn't something the church in general...
View ArticleTalking to your (non-officiant) priest -- was it helpful?
Hi everyone, I have a tendency to be really wordy, so I apologize in advance and promise I'll try to keep this short. The religious aspect of our wedding has been very difficult. My FI and I are both...
View ArticleNot A Catholic Mass But Similar...
First let me mention that my FI and are not having a Catholic Mass wedding. We are having an Episcopal wedding in the church with a full service and communion. FI and I were both raised Catholic (him...
View Articlegetting married outside of the church - Catholic ceremony?
I know that the Roman Catholic faith does not recognize marriages held outside of the church. We are getting married outdoors in a garden, so I have a few questions:1. It's my understanding that an...
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NWR: Choosing a Parish
Hi Knotties...As stated, not wedding related, but wanted to get your opinions/experiences.I'm largely a lapsed catholic, and haven't been to regular mass since going off to college. Now ten years later...
View ArticleMantilla - Lasso - prayer/wording and timing during Ceremony?
I am getting married in a Catholic church with the Liturgy of the Word ceremony (not a full mass). I'm Cuban, so I would like to incorporate the mantilla tradition (Cuban version of a lasso, using a...
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Wedding music between Catholics and Lutherans
Hello!I am Catholic and my fiance is Lutheran. After a long discussion, we decided to marry in his church and I've started my religion classes. However, my mother used to be the singer at our Catholic...
View ArticleReflections on our readings
Not sure if this is something particular to our priest, but I thought I would ask!Our priest has asked that we each write a reflection for him on our chosen readings, to help him in composing the...
View ArticleNWR Is this customary
In our church (Lutheran) baptisms are held during the Sunday morning worship service. At my daughter's church (Catholic), they are done outside of the Mass. Is this customary or is this a parish to...
View ArticleWhat you won't see at Catholic weddings
If you're Catholic, this article might be helpful. http://www.foryourmarriage.org/things-you-wont-see-at-a-catholic-wedding/
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Hi all,We’re working to improve the Community for all of our members and we want to hear directly from you what we can be doing better. Please take a few minutes to take the survey...
View ArticleChurch wedding without pre cana?
My fiance and I are both Catholic, however we do not actively go to church. His mother would like us to get married in church, but we are both uncomfortable with the thought of having to go through...
View ArticleCeremony Timing
How long does a Catholic wedding usually last?Just trying to get the timing right for invitations and such.Thanks!
View ArticleNWR Lent traditions
I can't believe how fast Lent is coming up! Last year I was really awful about observing the season, and I'd like to do better this year. So I'm actually trying to prepare in advance.Apart from the...
View ArticleDetailed Catholic Wedding Program (many non-Catholic guests)
Hello! There are tons of discussions that are unfortunately closed around detailed programs for a Catholic Nuptial Mass. I'm looking to see if anyone if willing to share a detailed program -- I am...
View ArticleBM in a Sunday Wedding
Hi all,I don't know if this is a huge issue yet or not, but I just realized today that a non-Catholic DW I am in as a BM this summer falls on a Sunday. The rehearsal starts at 4pm the day before, so I...
View ArticleHere Comes the Bride a no-go in the Catholic Church?
I've heard that some Catholic churches do not allow the song "Here Comes the Bride" during weddings. We are having our ceremony outside of Mass. Have you heard of this? If so, what songs have you heard...
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