Will a priest marry a couple if they do not want to have a "wedding," just so that it can be under God...what if they are married by a judge first?
2007-10-23 02:12:12 · 20 answers · asked by Littlesby 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, of course. There may be some priset that will not do it and if so just keep looking until you find one that will.
My first marriage it was just us, the preacher and two witnesses, with my second wife it was us, the judge and his secretary.
BB
2007-10-23 02:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can get married by a priest with out guests you will need two witnesses. and if you've been married by a judge then your only renewing your vows and you can do that to, just tell the priest what you want.
2007-10-23 02:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by mushroom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not. I didn't want a wedding either...but when I mentioned this to the Catholic priest....he made it sound like he wouldn't....also remember, either way, you do have to "pay"....I think I payed $300. Other churches most likely is more....whether u have a wedding or not. I think other religions might be more lenient to this. Also, if you're marrieing in a Catholic church then you do not need to marry by the court because Catholic is the only religion in the US that is considered under the law, the priest made us aware of this cuz we were about to marry by the court too, ha ha
2007-10-23 02:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by gmg2 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes all you need is a license and a witness.. Any priest will marry you... He will probably have a talk with the both of you first and as some questions.... Good luck ad God bless, Grant in Pennsylvania
2007-10-23 02:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be at least 2 witnesses, not including the people getting married or the priest/judge. If you need any more information inquiring the marrage process, hit me up with an e-mail.
2007-10-23 02:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by michael c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. all you need is a witness. and married by a judge first would not matter to the priest if you wanted to have a religious ceremony for whatever reason
2007-10-23 02:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by Valder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your wedding you can have as many or as few people in attendance that you want.
I had friends that had been married several years ago by a judge and they wanted a Church blessing but also they needed some witness's for the record. So we stood for them and its a very simple cermony in the chapel. The blessing took about 15 mintues, then signed the paperwork and it was done.
2007-10-23 02:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi....Of course, provided one of you are Catholic! You don't need "guests." And it's fine if you have been married by a judge first. Call your priest and speak with him.
2007-10-23 08:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting married IS your wedding, regardless of the style or number of guests.
I don't know what happens if there's a civil marriage first - ask your parish priest.
2007-10-24 02:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a witnesses, but i think that the priest and another church staff member can be witnesses. That's how they do it in Vegas, the witnesses are the people working at the chapel.
2007-10-23 02:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by LSU_Tiger23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋