Her priest from her parish was there, too. When marrying a person who is not a baptized Christian,
Our friends were married on a beach by a priest. How was that able to happen?
Canon 1118 requires that marriage take place in a Catholic Church unless there are extraordinary circumstances and then
What if I want to have my wedding in a garden, at a hotel, or on a beach?
Before we can answer this question, an explanation is in order about why the location of your wedding
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGEAnswers 17 questions regarding requirements for marriage in the Catholic Church, such as “Do we
What does some of the symbolism of the wedding traditions mean: white, rings, altar, vows, etc?
White: White is a symbol of purity, innocence, joy, and celebration. In the Christian tradition, white is the
Is it OK to have a runner at the wedding ceremony?
This is dependent upon the local parish church. During the Middle Ages, it was widely believed that evil spirits
Can we have a candle light wedding?
Yes, with the permission of the pastor.
We have customs from my culture that I would like to include in the ceremony. Is that possible?
It is possible to include customs and traditions from another culture in the celebration of Christian marriage as
Is it OK if my aunt does a liturgical dance during the ceremony?
No. Liturgical dance is not permitted during the liturgy for number of reasons. First of all, we come
We would like to incorporate the unity candle in our wedding ceremony. Is that allowed?
The Unity Candle is a dramatic symbol of marital unity. However, it is not a part of the