2006-11-05 20:29:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Its a Roman Catholic wedding but the groom is Anglican and the priest thinks that there shouldnt be a communion as it would create disunity but the bride and bride's mother feel hurt that the priest refuses to do it but its too late to change churches now.
2006-11-06 22:32:32 · update #1
Brides mother is latin and cant accept the idea of no communion but the priest says "Its not about her!" but the bride herself wants it and IT IS ABOUT HER!!!!
2006-11-06 22:34:34 · update #2
I'm Roman Catholic and when i got married in June i opted not to have the Holy Communion during the wedding, firstly because there we so many non catholics there and secondly because my fiancee was not catholic and the priest said that it would create the wrong feeling during a wedding to split up the bride and groom.
Also we had quite alot of children present so didn't want it to go on for too long.
I think it would be lovely to have Holy Communion during the wedding especially if the Bride and Groom and most of the guests are catholic, even though it does lengthen the service a little, most people wouldn't mind.
It was important for me to have Holy Communion before the wedding so me and my mam went to the service at the church the day before the wedding.
I think it's just personal choice though, talk to your priest though and find out what's best for you, theres no right and wrong.
Good Luck, x
2006-11-05 20:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean take Holy Communion? I am a Roman Catholic and it is not unusual to have Communion at a full Mass at a wedding. I did get married (once) in a RC ceremony, but opted not to have the Communion part of the Mass as so many non-RC friends were there, and there were also lots of children and adding Communion would have prolonged the service.
I think though for two religious people it is lovely to have Holy Communion at their wedding.
Communion is also part of the full Requiem Mass at a funeral.
2006-11-05 20:35:26 · answer #2 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really, it depends upon what type of service was planned. The last Roman Catholic wedding I went to was a full Mass, and so they had communion.
2006-11-05 23:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. The Catholic Church has Holy Communion at all their wedding ceremonies unless one of the couples is not Catholic. It is part of the wedding Mass. Most of the other Orthodox churches also have communion at their wedding ceremonies.
2006-11-05 20:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At a non-religious wedding, obviously it wouldn't be done. At a religious wedding, it depends. Some churches have communion as part of the wedding ceremony,.others don't, and yet others consider it optional. The best thing to do is talk to the minister who will be performing the ceremony and see what they say.
2006-11-05 21:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we had a full service when we got married. Makes for a longer ceremony but I think its well worth it. We discussed the order of service with the Priest and he put all the options before us.
my parents were catholics and so I am guessing it was a bit awkward for them and their guest to sit through the communion process but then thats life.
2006-11-06 19:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by gutsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Roman Catholic and I had holy communion at my wedding non catholics were given a blessing. Most Catholics have communion. I am divorced now but had my marriage annuled as it would have bothered me not to be able to take communion
2006-11-05 22:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by ..:: 4NN3 MON D4H HOOPS::.. 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A full communion is usual in roman catholic services, but not Church of England ones.
2006-11-05 20:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We started our married life ..... years ago with a communion and it was really a great way to start.
It has kept us together through some tough financial times and we constantly refer back to that day. Unfortunately now most church weddings are there for the background and acceptance as very few people married in church either continue with church or never went in the first place.
2006-11-05 20:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it sounds a lovely idea. It would make it special for you. You could have a word with your Vicar and sort out something to suit you. There's a place for solemnity at a wedding; the service is over all too soon, and you then go off to your meal and the 'fun' part starts, so I think it would be lovely for you to do this if you wish.
2006-11-05 21:03:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋