2007-10-22 02:04:53 · 2 answers · asked by femalegtrst 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you are talking about a chupah, you might be able to get away with it if one of you is Jewish.
Reason is....if there is a Jewish person, there likely will not be a Nuptial Mass said, it will only be an exchange of vows/scripture service. There is much more leeway in a wedding outside of Mass than there is for one within Mass.
2007-10-22 16:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean bringing the canopy typically used in Jewish wedding rites (chupah) into a Catholic marriage rite?
Generally speaking, no, this would not be allowed. The bride and groom approach the altar, which is a holy place because Jesus meets us there in the Tabernacle and in the Eucharist. You usually don't get to decorate that area with anything other than candles and a floral tribute, and most Catholic parishes insist that you use candelabras owned by the church and some even dictate the size of the floral tributes. The chupah is symbolic of the bride and groom's first home together, which is an innocent reference, but it is simply decorative.
However, to be absolutely certain, you should consult the priest of the church in which you intend to be married.
2007-10-22 15:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋