do i have to have blood tests or get a license, can i just go to a church and ask to be married - he is cathlic and iam church of england, but we are not church people, but still want a church wedding
2007-04-06 16:17:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I have no idea where some people get their information but Catholic churches WILL marry non catholic people as long as one person in the couple is Catholic. You may not be able to have a full catholic ceremony with eucharist though, just an exchange of vows. My sister maried a Lutheran and the Catholic church had no problem with it. I just finished a marriage class at my Catholic church (which lasted 1 weekend, not several weeks) and a lot of people there weren't Catholic. Call the church and the secretary or priest will tell you what needs to be done and what classes, if any, you need to attend. The priest may wish to set up monthly meetings to discuss various aspects of marriage and ceremony with you and ensure you are both ready.
As for liscence and blood test, you will need a liscence no matter where you get married, otherwise it will not be legal. Blood tests are only required upon application for a marriage liscence if it is required by the law of your state or country. You can call the municipal government office in your area that provides liscences and the'll let you know what you need.
2007-04-06 16:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by katskradle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes time to get married, you if married in the US will not need a blood test but you will need a license, and you can get them at the local court house in the city of which your being married, normally about 7 days before you get married.. If you both are of two seperate religons you can either pick his or yours, or having a combo of the two. You can have a minister of both of your religons come and do a dual wedding. Your able to have both preside over the wedding.
If he's a member of a church or your parents are you can have it done there. but it's seems to be easier of the couple themselves are members of the church.
To ask a certain church isn't an issue, you can ask most non demoninational churches and see if they will allow you to be married in their church, but also check to see if they charge to have your wedding in their church. If so you can become a member of the church by attending services and see if the church also has you go through pre marrital classes.
Good Luck
2007-04-07 01:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by WI Wedding Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the minister or priest. You will need to get blood tests and license but that gets done during the days before the wedding. It'll take a lot longer to get the church and some churches require that you take classes beforehand. If you want a reception or anything fancy, I recommend getting a wedding planning book. There are tons of them on the market and they all have about the same advice.
2007-04-06 23:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kuji 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, blood tests for the two of you are required to attain a marriage license. (But double check).
To marry in a Catholic church when one of you is not a baptized and practicing Catholic, you will need to attend several weeks of special classes held through and at the Catholic church you select. Call that church office and talk to the wedding coordinator. They will explain the rules and requirements to you. I believe the classes last about 6 weeks, so you have to plan ahead.
Some religions may not be as strict as the Catholic religion, if you just want a church wedding.
If you reside in California, there is a church in Malibu, CA, called "The Pepperdine Chapel". It's a very pretty non-denominational church. I believe anyone can get married there. But, you may not live in my state.
Do check out some non-denominational churches in your city and state. You can actually check out churches in the yellow pages, or on line.
Congratulations and good luck to you both!
2007-04-06 23:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to get a marriage license and get married within 30 days of it's arrival. You no longer have to get a blood test before you get married.
To get married in a church you need to set up something with the pastor. Since you're not cathoic you cannot be married in a catholic church, but you can probably find a protestant church to get married in. Most pastors will want you to take a few classes with them to make sure that you are ready to be married, and all that good stuff. Check around your area and see what churches you can find. Most pastors won't turn you away.
Good luck in your wedding! I hope it's wonderful.
2007-04-06 23:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Kavasa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll still need blood tests and a license. Decide on a church and meet with the priest to discuss the wedding.
2007-04-06 23:21:53 · answer #6 · answered by Chicken Little 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you can do it outside, some where. But next you need to talk to your significant, plan a date, arrainge for a chaplin, arrainge for cake, a photographer and cateering (if you want the food cateered). Then send the inviatations to everyone on both sides of the coin, keeping in mnd that some may not be able to show up, until the party, if at all. Back in the late 1980s, my aunt had an outdoor wedding and it was a fun potluck! If you're not church people and you want to save money, I suggest you do it that way, and forget about having a d.j.
2007-04-06 23:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, you would have to get a licence, and that's done generally with either the city or county courthouse (in the US). You have to have a licence for the marriage to be legal. I doubt you could be married in a Catholic church, unless special arrangements were made with the priest (who might have to be special permission from the diocese). But you could call a church, and ask if they are available for a wedding on the date you're looking for. Good luck.
2007-04-06 23:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our state you have to go to the court and register for a marriage license. They call you in a few days to come pick it up when ready and you take this to the church that you plan to be married in. The preacher or person marrying you will need to sign and date the license. Then return it to you.
2007-04-10 14:56:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want a church wedding if you admittedly are not "church people"? If you are not church people, what is the point? To have pretty wedding photos?!
Getting married in a church is not about the *building*. It's about what it signifies.
2007-04-06 23:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by Miss J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋