It's like God saying yes i will bless your union as long as you pay me £1000.
2007-09-27 07:17:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
redpeach i totally agree
2007-09-27 08:15:57 · update #1
i agree. that's why i don't go to church anymore. it's not about the worship, it's about the money. it's a business.
2007-09-27 07:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Funny.
My man and I are getting married in a Roman Catholic Church (to which we both belong). It is only costing us the opportunity to use the Church itself. I do not think a couple hundred dollars is a large sum to pay to have a Nuptual Mass said and have them clean up afterward and help set up and have an organist and choir.
People have NO PROBLEMS shelling out thousands of dollars on the photographer, reception hall, alcohol and food, and every single other little meaningless expense though, I've noticed.
I do not think people even understand what a marriage even is, any more.
2007-09-27 07:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's totally wrong. At most the church may ask you for a donation but a donation is not the same as saying you must pay $$$ or we won't marry you. That would be fine for a JP to preform the ceremony but that is not what the church was built on.
2007-09-27 07:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by cadez613 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
in my church you do not need to pay although a donation is always appreciated usually a couple of hundred pounds but when you think how much the average wedding cake,dj,etc etc costs the amount is quite minimal for the chance to get married in a church,our local registry office charges £350.00
by the time that you pay for your licence the registrar and stuff,so no i don't personally think it costs much but if you are quoted £1000 then i think that is a bit steep
2007-09-27 14:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by sarah f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well here we don't have to pay the church to be married, most of the time the pastor will gladly take a monetary gift to marry you but this is not required. although, the money you spend are for flowers, attire, receptions stuff like that. so no you don't have to pay through the nose to get married in a church. it really depends how elaborate you want your wedding. i think GOD is just glad that you are doing it in honor of HIM.. .HE is not the one who charges you money to be come united. THE WORLD is the one charging you.
2007-09-27 07:46:49 · answer #5 · answered by wenwen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I got married in 1977 it ws £25 and I only earned £30 a week. If it is £1000 now though that is extortion its a months wages. Gods expenses must have gone up somewhat. No wonder people are getting married abroad.
2007-09-27 07:23:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it's a shame. But if you think the cost of getting married in a pretty church is high, just wait til you get divorced in that ugly old court house. That'll be the devil's way of saying"gotcha again!" Good luck.
2007-09-27 07:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by noshaymatall 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what i think is wrong are couples who insist on getting married in a church when they wouldn't step foot inside of one otherwise!! why is it so important for God to "bless your union" when He has no other place in your life.
just go to the justice of the peace and get it over with it'd be alot less hypocritical!!
2007-09-27 07:22:10 · answer #8 · answered by Gracie63 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not God Saying that it is a man who works at the church. Since it is suppose to be a "donation" I would ask if you can't afford to pay the amount requested what happens then they turn you away?
2007-09-27 07:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by Kat G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know people who got married in California, no money was required to pay the church.
2007-09-27 07:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a member of that church, I think it should be a donation, not a set price. If you are not, they have to cover their costs of clean up, utilities, etc. Their congregation should not have to pay for your wedding expenses at their church. So I understand a price for use of their building.
2007-09-27 07:21:51 · answer #11 · answered by nurse ratchet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋