We would like to have a poem read instead of one of the readings.Yes, readings from the Bible
Is there a part of the liturgy where the father gives the bride away?
I’ve seen it in my friend’s protestant church. No. Centuries ago, marriages were political, social, and economic unions
Do we have to give the priest/ deacon something as a thank you after the wedding?
Though it is not required to give your priest/deacon anything as a thank you for helping to prepare
Do we give anything to the altar servers who assist at our wedding ceremony?
Yes, the servers are giving of their free time so be generous. Some churches include this in their fees,
Can my mother and father walk me down the aisle for my wedding?
Yes. The procession serves both a practical and symbolic purpose. It moves people from one place to another
Can my 10-year-old niece be my maid of honor?
Yes. According to The Code of Canon Law, unlike sponsors at Baptism (Canon 872) and Confirmation (Canon 892), the
I heard that the priest is supposed to lead the procession at a wedding. Is that true?
Yes. In the Rite of Marriage, the ministers go first followed by the priest and then the bride
Can we have children involved in our wedding ceremony (ring bearers, flower girls)?
It is not advisable to have very young children involved in the ceremony since they may become a
Do the best man and maid of honor need to be Catholic?
Neither the best man nor the maid of honor needs to be Catholic. This is one instance where they
Can my aunt, a Eucharistic minister at her parish, participate as minister at our wedding Mass?
If a person is an Extraordinary Minister in another parish, it is the pastor’s or presider at the