Getting married in the catholic church, not religious

My fiance and I were both raised in the Roman Catholic church but neither of us are religious now. We would like to be married in a church, just not for religious reasons. I called a Roman Catholic church and the priest pretty much told me he wouldn't marry us because we do not belong to a parish..... [Read more]

How do I invite the Clergy?

I have already sent my invitations & they are due back form my guests by 05/26. But I did not send one to the clergyman performing the ceremony. We barely know him & I know it is correct etiquette to invite him to the ceremony but we were not sure if we should initially. We have decided to.... [Read more]

FOB is clergyman

The FOB would like to walk up the aisle with his daughter and also do the vows with the couple. Another clergyman will do the homily and the rest of the ceremony. This is an Anglican church, so would it be acceptable to have the FOB wear a tux, then put on his stole for the vows and sit with the.... [Read more]

Do I need to invite church bell choir to reception?

We are getting married in a Catholic church. We have been members of this particular congregation for about a year. We have requested the church bell choir play at our wedding. They play for a donation. My question is, am I supposed to invite the entire bell choir to the reception. I do not.... [Read more]

Can bridal party walk to the church?

My priest had suggested no limos and cars are to jam up the parking lot at the day of my wedding but its in the spring and it will most likely be a pretty nice day can I have the bridal party park thier cars in the parking lots and and just walk to the church? Is This a nice idea and can it work.... [Read more]