My fiancee was born and raised Catholic, but hasn't been going for the last four or five years. I was baptized Catholic, Confirmed Lutheran and ended up practicing as an evangelical Christian up until two years ago. Now for the last two years we have gones to various different churches every once in and awhile but mostly have worshipped at home.
What churches can we marry in? Most denominations seem to either require a baptism, a membership or something else!
Any suggestions? Requirements are: Must be a Christian church, and not United. If you can add in any requirements that you know of that would be great, thanks :-D
2007-09-21 17:52:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We want to get married in a church because we are religious. We just believe that church should be like a family, not just a place you go every Sunday, and we haven't really found a home church yet.
2007-09-21 18:30:35 · update #1
Terri:
It may not seem it, but we are very religious, to the point that most people would call us fundamentalists, although our close friends know that it is that we have strong beliefs, so united/universalists etc, well, I don't believe they are truly Christian churches, and therefore do not want to get married in them.
2007-09-22 23:37:48 · update #2
A non-denominational church would be the best route for you to go.
My fiance and i are very similar. He was born and raised Catholic, but doesn't practice it. I am comfirmed Assembly of God, but haven't attended in quite a while. We found a non-denominational church in our town and someone sponsored us so we can have our ceremony there come January. It's all worked out rather well so far. Be warned, since you're not members, they will likely require premarital counseling.
Hope this helps. good luck!!
2007-09-22 05:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just look for a non denominational church. Most will allow you to marry there and bring in your own officiant. Basically you'd be renting the church for your ceremony. I know that Unitarian churches allow anyone to be married there. You'll just have to search your area and make some phone calls.
Also you may want to look for a event or reception site that also has a chapel, many do. Then you can have your ceremony and reception all in the same place.
Good luck!
2007-09-22 17:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have time then I would keep looking around where you live now or discuss it with your family/friends. There may be a perfect church outside of where you are currently living that would accommodate what you are wanting. Unless you are locked into a date I would move it back until you could locate the place you want to get married and just not any alternative.
2007-09-22 13:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by indydst8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should wait to get married *in* a church until you find a specific congregation which fits your needs.
Still, understand that no church is an exact fit the first time you arrive. It takes time to become familiar with a local parish community. You conform to them, and their traditions become yours. A parish which seems perfect on day one may not be exactly perfect 52 weeks later. We're all human, we have flaws & when we all get together to worship it takes understanding, humility & acceptance.
2007-09-22 03:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of non-denominational churches. It doesn't matter what your beliefs are, anyone can get married there. Maybe check to see if there are any churches like this in your area.
2007-09-22 01:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by theMrs. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unitarian Universalist.
If that church is what you mean by "not United", why don't you want to go there? They are far more relaxed and open minded about other faiths.
2007-09-22 15:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me and my husband are close to the same way, so we chose to get married at our house, and it was perfect, i couldnt have asked for better, everyone that attended and seen the pics thought it was beautiful, you can hire a non dominational pastor for as little as $50 or sometimes a dontaion to their cause, and maybe as high as $500 if your yard, or home dont work for you, find a beautiful place inteh woods or on a hill, or by a lake that might work out good luck and congrats
2007-09-22 01:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by princessandrea82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Question: Why do you want to be married in a church if you "mostly worship at home." Don't be married in a certain church just because.......do it for the right reasons, otherwise you are a hypocrite.
Yes, most churches require baptism and membership in order to be married in that church.
Why don't you get a judge or wedding officiant to marry you at your home?
2007-09-22 01:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'm pagan married in a Pentecostal church. Trust me after that nothing really matters!
2007-09-22 01:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
many non denominational chuches would welcome you to be married in their facility provided that you receive pre-marital counseling from either your officiating minister or one of the ministers at that church. Problem there is, most non denominational church buildings are actually ugly.
2007-09-22 02:48:43 · answer #10 · answered by littlewahine78 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋