just wondering.
I'd love to get married in St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC..it's so so beautiful, but I'm not Catholic.. =\
2007-09-23 14:30:04 · 22 answers · asked by Kristin 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
the Catholic churches around my area keep track of how much everyone gives...and if someone doesn't give "enough", then they can't get married in the church....even if they ARE members.
I do agree that St. Patrick's is beautiful. Good luck!
2007-09-23 14:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by WorldTraveler 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Sorry, but as has been pointed out, it's nigh impossible to get married in St. Patrick's Cathedral. It's booked for AT LEAST a year in advance, and there's definitely no way if neither of you are Catholic.
2007-09-25 14:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That may be difficult. I know my church costs double if you are not a member of that church, but they also require that at least one is catholic and that both are baptised.
I am becoming catholic now, and we are attending mass at the cathedral we want to be married in. They keep track of how much money you give, and if you "donate" every week for a year, they consider you a "member" of that parish and cut the finacial cost in half.
For such a popular cathedral that is probably in high demand, it is going to be extrememly expensive if you are not catholic, and very difficult for you to book.
If you are both not catholic, you cannot have a full mass during your ceremony either.
2007-09-23 16:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Catholic and married a non-Catholic 2 summers ago in a Catholic church. I only had to have been baptized and had my 1st communion. I hadn't done my Confirmation yet and was not required to have it to be married in the church. My husband was not Catholic and just had to state in front of the priest that he agrees any children that come from our marriage will be raised Catholic and that he accepts me being a Catholic and will not try to change or discourage that. When we got married he was not a Catholic although he did become one later.
2007-09-23 16:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by sunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. Catholic regulations are incredibly strict, most won't even let a CATHOLIC person get married if they haven't received confirmation.
B. Saint Patrick's Cathedral is booked at least a YEAR in advance and costs A LOT of money, they WILL NOT let you get married there if you are not Catholic, and I think they may also require that it is YOUR home church
2007-09-23 15:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Each church is different.
Sometimes historic churches ( like the one I work for) will allow non-Catholic wedding ceremonies. You would need to agree to certain conditions including respecting the fact that it is a Catholic Church.
But wouldn't you rather get married in your own church or the church where you will raise your family? I guess I don't understand the idea of shopping for a church that will look good in the pictures or impress people. My niece did that, I thought it was a little strange. IMHO
2007-09-24 04:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi and congratulations!
Yes, that is a BEAUTIFUL church. Unfortunately, just like at any other Catholic Church, either the bride or groom will need to be Catholic in order to be married there.
Not only that....but you would probably need to be a registered member of that parish. Even though it's in the city and has become a "tourist destination", it still is a functioning Catholic parish just like any other Catholic Church in anytown, USA.
Sorry.....
2007-09-23 14:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Catholic churches do not want to marry you there unless you are marrying not only a catholic, but a member of that parish. They can be kind of funny about it, actually. And they will want you to go through their counseling (pre-cana) first.
St. Pat's may be somewhat different, but you would at least have to be marrying a catholic, in a catholic ceremony, done by a priest.
2007-09-23 14:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
To get married in a Catholic church, you need to be a practicing Catholic. When I got married we needed documents showing Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. You then need to attend all Catholic classes. When you do get married in a Catholic church, you also promise to continue your faith and to raise your children by that faith.
2007-09-23 15:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by mysteryperson 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure at least one of you has to be Catholic, but you can always check with the church.
2007-09-24 03:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by L H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋