my and my fiancee are on a very tight budget for our wedding early next year, we have decided to have it in a church that both our parents wed in but that was 25 yrs ago, he is catholic and im neither does this matter? how much does it cost nowadays?
2007-03-05 06:50:37 · 16 answers · asked by patsy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, usually they ask, say, up to $100, but it´s definitely not a condition - If you have a tight budget for obvious reasons, you will be able to marry for free no problem. The only trick is marrying the right one ;)
Concerning you being of no christian denomination, I believe it shouldn´t be a problem, but they will probably ask you two that you promise to grow your children in as much faith as you can. And you will also probably participate in a couple sessions of preparation, it´s good you´re thinking about it in advance.
2007-03-05 06:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by ma rui's brother 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I suppose it depends on the church itself on how much it would cost. Usually you just pay the priest to perform your ceremony. Your religion should not matter about you getting married in the church either. My husband & I were married in a court house, I was baptized as Catholic, but he wasn't, & it didnt matter, even if we would have been married in a church. Wedding prices differ. My husband & I didn't spend much at all. We got married & had our reception the next day. I had a simple sun dress & he bought a very nice dress shirt. I think the total for rings, food, the court house, decorations, invitations & our clothing came to only $1,200.00. So, it's just about how you want to plan it. We also didn't have a wedding planner. I hope this helps you out some. Take care & have fun, & congradulations!
2007-03-05 07:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most won't charge you a fee. Normally the amount you pay is the amount you "donate" to the church much like the price of having a priest or minister wed you.
You not being a member of the church more then likely will cause a problem if you decide to get married in a catholic church since they have strict rules on marraige. But most churches will offer their service to anyone seeking it.
The best advice is to call the church and talk to the minster/priest.
Congradulations and I wish the two of you the best!!! I think its wonderful that the two of you want to get married in the same church as your parents!
2007-03-05 06:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by candy w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually churchs accept donations (in my church it is whatever the couple can afford), but I believe the Catholic church may have a recommended amount (but I don't think it is still very much). You also have to give the organist some money. You need to contact the priest at that church to schedule the wedding and get the details, and you will probably need to take classes to qualify to get married in a Catholic church since you are not Catholic. Good luck to you both and God Bless your marriage.
2007-03-05 06:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Catholic church usually requires a $300 "donation". However, if you know the minister well, you could tell him how tight money is and he may wave the "donation".
My father owns a business in my town and does a lot of work with my church and Catholic Charities in NJ. I didn't have to pay the fee.
One of my friends went to her church and explained that she wanted a small ceremony and asked for her priest to perform the ceremony for free and he said "if you can't afford a wedding, how are you going to have a family. You are not ready to get married." I thought that was a little harsh!!
2007-03-05 13:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by Level Headed, I hope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a Catholic Church expect to shell out a few hundred bucks. Of course they will never call it a "wedding service fee". Their clever way around it is calling it a "donation". My brother is getting married next month and the Church requested a $500 "donation". The Catholic Church is a joke anymore. You know they need to find ways to help pay for all those sexual abuse lawsuits so they try and extort money from couples needing to be married in their Church. Good luck to you.
2007-03-05 08:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some churches have a fee, our church was $100, and some ask for donations. We also paid the priest. He didn't ask for it but we gave him $100. FYI, if you are getting married in a Catholic church you must let them know 6 months in advance because you have to go through premarital classes. You might also have to become Catholic. That use to be the rules but I'm not sure if that has changed or not. You might want to look into that!!! Good luck!
2007-03-05 06:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by Ambre B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my wedding, my church just took a donation. Nothing specific, but that was because I was a member of the church. I know that if you want to get married catholic, there are many things that you need to do prior to your wedding, especially if you don't go to church or belong to one already.
2007-03-05 06:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by Kam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a Catholic church it matters and IF he is Catholic he would know this. How much it costs depends upon what sort of ceremony you want, who is going to officiate, etc. The only way you can find out is to ask at the church itself.
2007-03-05 06:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to call churches in your locale and ask them. 20 years ago in a small town my wife and I got married in a Baptist church and the ceremony was performed by a non-denominational pastor. We paid the church $25 and paid the pastor $50, so this can be done reasonably. While this isn't a reason to join a church, most churches will give members or family members of members a discount off their normal rates. Ask around and call around.
2007-03-05 06:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋