In Roman Catholicism do Wedding absolutely have to be performed in a church, and does the attire absolutely have to be formal (suit and tie) or can it be informal and themed (Hawaiian or something)
2007-11-17 09:44:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They wedding has to be in a church, it can be casual but themed is up to the priest. Our priest is very against themed weddings. Ultimately it will depend on what the priest determines appropriate.
2007-11-17 09:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by ~Mrs. D~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attire can be anything decent (in terms of modesty) and appropriate for the gravity of the Sacrament the couple is receiving. So, formal or semi-formal Hawaiian garb is fine, but flip-flops and swimming suits are not.
Yes, weddings must be performed in a Church unless the couple receives dispensation from the Bishop to marry otherwise. Say one is in the hospital having suffered in an accident a few days before the wedding -- the bishop is likely to give the couple permission to be married by the priest in the hospital room.
2007-11-18 01:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask your priest about this. I know that Mass can be held outside if certain arrangements are made (proper altar, etc.) and there are lots of Catholic parishes that regularly have teen Mass that is quite informal in the expected dress. I think the issue is not about casual vs. formal, but about secular vs. sacred, which is where the line will probably be drawn on whether a "theme" is appropriate. If you keep the theme from conflicting with the sacred aspects of the Mass then to a certain extent you will probably be able to go Hawaiian or whatever. Lots of brides have "themes" of certain colors, flowers or other things, so Hawaiian shouldn't be out of the question.
Whatever you choose, the most important thing is to have Christ in your marriage and to take your vows with the solemnity that is necessary - to not be frivolous about the sacrament you are receiving together.
Blessings!
2007-11-17 11:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by Myth Buster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I attended Catholic school, and they always told us they had to be done in churches, although I'm certain there have been exceptions out of necessity. There are no rules I know of formally regarding attire or theme, but finding a priest who is laidback enough to approve a Hawaiian them might be hard (unless you go to Hawaii).
2007-11-17 09:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by Cusper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about the clothing, but they do have to take place in a church. I think they might have a problem with informal attire if they felt you weren't taking it seriously, and weddings and marriage to Catholics is a sacrament so very sacred.
2007-11-17 10:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
+ Place +
Although the usual practice is for a Catholic marriage to be celebrated is in a parish church, the bishop can give permission for the marriage to be celebrated in another suitable place.
For more information, see the Code of Canon Law, Canon 1118: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P40.HTM
+ Attire +
I do not know of any attire requirements in Church Law. But the diocese or the parish may have guidelines.
I suggest you ask your parish priest or parish marriage coordinator.
With love in Christ.
2007-11-17 14:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they can be themed but I sure they can be informal. The ones I have attended have all been formal.
2007-11-17 09:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by 9_ladydi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋