2006-06-30 16:44:44 · 5 answers · asked by desperatehousewife 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Having a wedding on a beach is not against the Catholic religion. However, you don't find Catholic's having weddings on beaches typically because a Catholic wedding is usually part of a Mass.
The Protestant wedding often consists of a hymn or two, a sermon, and an exchange of vows. The Catholic wedding is a full Mass with the wedding ceremony incorporated into the celebration of the Eucharist. (There are Catholic weddings without the Mass, but the same rules apply regarding permission to marry outside of a church.)
Mass are held in churches whenever possible (that is the altar and tabernacle are located). The church is a very holy place and it is most appropriate to have the Mass there. A wedding is a holy sacrament, so it is most appropriate to have it in a sacred space.
Throughout history, there have been times when the Faith was persecuted, and Masses where held in homes or outdoors in secrecy. There are photographs of Irish Masses being held outdoors during times of particular persecution by the British.
Now, there are times when a special occassion may bring up a request for an outdoor Mass. All requests for outdoor Masses (or outdoor wedding ceremonies without a Mass) must have dispensations from the Bishop.
If you can get a dispensation from the Bishop (or Archbishop if you live in an archdiocese like Boston, San Francisco, or New York), you must then find a priest who will marry you outside of his church.
Most dispensations will not be granted. Many diocese hold the view that the seriousness of the sacrament of marriage is better observed with a wedding inside a Church. Dispensations are sometimes granted for those with serious reasons (i.e. having a wedding at home so your terminally ill home-bound mother can be included), but the wish to have a garden or beach wedding for the beauty of the location is generally not weighed as heavily.
2006-07-04 05:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Catholics don't believe in beaches. That was decreed in the so called "Cancun Council." The sand between your toes is the flesh of the devil, as evidenced by the fact that sand is usually scorching hot. Ceremonies at sunset or sunrise are expressly forbidden, as the sun's reflection on the water creates the appearance of the "lake of fire" said to be burning in Hell for all eternity.
2006-06-30 21:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pastor of the church should be able to it any where but most catholic wedding's are in a church. my husband was brought up catholic and i was brought up nazarene and we had apastor from the catholic there as well as nazarene pastor so both religion and were happy about it..
2006-06-30 18:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by KIMBERLY S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Catholic religious official is called a "priest." You usually have to call around and find someone or ask someone you know who might know a priest who will do that.
2006-06-30 16:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marriage is supposed to take place in side of a church unless the priest gets a dispensation from the local bishop. Talk to you priest.
2006-07-01 17:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋