Catholic Wedding Traditions and Preparations
Referred to as the Sacrament of
Marriage, either the bride or the groom is typically required to be a registered
member the Parish where they plan to get married for a few months.
If neither is a member, they should talk to the Pastor and, typically, show that
they are active members in the Parish. This typically means making donations to
support the church
The couple typically begins sacramental preparation at least six months to a
year prior to the desired wedding date. After an initial meeting with the Priest
(or deacon), who will be presiding at the wedding ceremony. The couple typically
takes a Communications test and discuss the results with the Priest. The wedding
date is then set and the couple typically gets to choose one of the Marriage
Preparation Classes available at the parish which may include:
• Pre-Cana Classes
• Single day program
• Couple to Couple
• Engaged Encounter Weekend
For assistance in planning their
wedding liturgy, the couple is asked to attend a presentation offered by the
parish that suggests appropriate music for a Catholic wedding. After attending
this presentation, the couple meets with a liturgy coordinator or organist to
plan their particular wedding liturgy at approximately two months prior to their
wedding date
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