Catholic and JW wedding?

Question

What the difference between a Jehovah Witness wedding and a Catholic wedding? Can i have bridsmaids, groomsmen, can my dress be like i want it? Can i invite as many ppl to my wedding as i want or is there a certain number? Can i clash both religions? Catholic and JW traditions together? Can i have the wedding traditions, like something old new and blue?

I know the religions are two different religions! And i didn't say i wanted it to actually be in a catholic church i'm just asking what would be different about the two? So stop assuming im getting married in a catholic church and that i dont know the two are different religions.

Answer 1

Well I was married as a JW (no longer practise now) and I can tell you for a fact that it is just the same as a church wedding (although they have their own hymn book) JW's are a christian religion, they generally have a song playing as you walk in, then there is sometimes a short sermon or speech about marriage and the seriousness of the bond you are making, then you say your vows (the same legal vows anyone says in a church) and then you're married, you can have the dress you want, the number of bridesmaids you want, the something old something new etc....there are no set numbers. I would say that generally that they would not allow you to marry a catholic in their kingdom hall, it is usually only members of the congregation that can marry in the kingdom hall, and according to my friend who is Catholic you cannot marry in a catholic church unless you are catholic. I could be wrong in that though, I have never studied the catholic religion. Despite what a lot of people say, JW's are a christian religion and they DO celebrate weddings, even Jesus went to weddings!!!. I know coz I was one!!!

Answer 2

I'm Catholic. From the Catholic stand point, you can have as many people as you want in and invited to the wedding. At a Catholic Wedding, you can wear (just about) an type of wedding dress you want. Although, some Churches may require you to cover your shoulders during the ceremony.

As for combining Catholic and Jehovah Witnesses' traditions. Good Luck.

The Catholic Church is somewhat strict on allowing different faiths to marry. They do allow it, but the couple must commit to raise their children Catholic.

Also, since you plan on marrying in the Catholic Church, you will have a strictly Catholic ceremony (either a full mass or just the wedding ceremony)

I highly doubt any Catholic Church would allow any sort of JW type of readings, etc.

The Catholic Church and JW are two completely opposite religions. I highly doubt the JW would allow any type of Catholic traditions to be performed at any of their ceremonies either.

Answer 3

I can't tell you anything about JW ceremonies as I know nothing about them. I will tell you that there are no restrictions on bridal party size, composition, bride's dress, or any other traditions in the Catholic wedding ceremony, with the exception of the vows. Catholic vows are specific and cannot be amended (although some priests have allowed the couple to ADD, but not take away, and some others will insist on not changing the vows but adding special intents in a prayer that the couple exchanges after the vows).

I'm not sure your background on the Catholic understanding of marriage, but it is both complex and interesting, and many of the less popular thoughts about Catholicism derive from the teaching on marriage.

For a good primer, see "The Good News About Sex and Marriage" by Christopher West.

Congratulations and best wishes!

Answer 4

I'm no expert on JW customs, but I do know that you can have the bridesmaids and wedding gown, I don't know if there is a 'modesty' policy though. As for who and how many you can invite, I think you can invite as many as you want, so long as the ceremony area can hold them. The same goes for a Catholic wedding (not sure which church you are marrying in).

As for meshing Catholic and JW traditions and customs, that's going to be more difficult. I know that in many diocese the priests are not allowed to perform or con-celebrate weddings anywhere but within the physical walls of the church itself (no beaches, churches of other faiths, etc.) you'd need to check with someone in your area for details on that.

Yes, the something old, blue, new, borrowed tradition is something you can still do - it does not have any ties to any type of religious belief. The same for the bouquet/garter too.

Good Luck and I hope I helped in some way.

Answer 5

Since Jehovah Witnesses typically do not celebrate anything, you really should check with your fiance. Also Jehovah Witnesses typically do not marry outside of their religion. They consider people of other faiths to be non believers and it is looked down upon to marry a non believer. Since that is what they believe it would be very difficult to mesh both religions.

If you are having a Catholic wedding in a Catholic church it will be just that. I'm not sure if Jehovah Witnesses would be able to celebrate with you if they are strict in their religion.

If they are not practicing, then I owuld just have a Catholic wedding or a non denominational wedding.

Here are a few sites I found that may help:

http://www.jwinfoline.com/Documents/Holidays/pagan_celebrations_allowed.htm

http://www.jwfiles.com/jw-cant.htm

Answer 6

Jehovah's Witnesses do not require any particular wedding ritual (or "sacrament"), whereas Catholicism does. Thus, a Jehovah's Witness may get married by any means legally recognized by his secular government.

Obvious, most of the features of a particular Jehovah's Witness wedding will be decided by personal preference and community sensibilities. Of course, superstition and pagan traditions are completely avoided by true Christians (such as Jehovah's Witnesses).

When an elder or other Jehovah's Witness minister is asked to officiate, he will insist on high standards of dignity and decorum, and reasonableness overall. If an ostensible "Witness" couple finds those standards inconvenient, they can have a secular service which does not involve the congregation or house of worship. Community and family traditions are not inappropriate unless they involve superstition, paganism, false religious ritual, or otherwise dishonor God.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20020208/article_02.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/19980615/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/e/20020208/diagram_01.htm

Answer 7

Well, there are technically a couple of solutions to this. one million. You can get married in a civil rite and faith definitely does no longer subject in any respect. However, this sort of marriage could no longer be identified as legitimate by way of the Catholic church, in order that might intent a few problems to your boyfriend and his loved ones relying on how religious they're of their religion. two. A Catholic can marry a baptized non-Catholic within the church with the permission of the nearby Bishop. The Catholic individual will have got to promise to elevate any long term kids within the Catholic religion. three. If a Catholic individual desires to marry a non-baptized individual, then specific dispensation is needed from the bishop to ensure that it to be regarded legitimate. It could also be viable to get married with out first going to the church after which search convalidation later on. (Which is what my fiance and I plan to do.)

Answer 8

If you want a truly Catholic marriage, consider marrying a Catholic.

Answer 9

Well, first and foremost, you need to realise that you and your groom/bride need to talk about what is important to the 2 of you and go from their.

Answer 10

I had a friend who went though this, you can have bridesmaids and all that stuff.