The Roman Catholic Church may only celebrate weddings:
Between a man and a woman.
When one of the couple is a Baptised Catholic and where both are free to marry.
The rules regarding divorcees are that they may not marry in a Catholic Church unless:
- The former partner is no longer living or
- An Annullment has been granted by the Catholic Church.
For those wishing to marry in the Catholic Church in another country, please see a member of the clergy.
Preparation
First see a member of the clergy.
All couples have to attend a marriage preparation course.
This is a course of four sessions run not by a priest but by a married couple in their home which covers both the practical as well as spiritual aspects of marriage.
After the course, there is a session with the priest or deacon who will conduct the wedding, part of which is to complete formal paperwork.
DOCUMENTATION - you will require the following prior to the wedding day :-
Birth certificates, Baptismal certificates*, for catholics a "Letter of Freedom to marry" from your parish priest, if confirmed - proof of confirmation and from the registrar - Marriage Certificates/Licences.
*These must be issued no more than six months before the date of the wedding
What we offer
Usually you have the date and time of your choice.
We can arrange the flowers in the church for you at a small charge (and we mean a small charge).
A Professional Organist is available - you may use your own musicians if you prefer.
Whats the next step
First book the date with a member of the clergy.
Realistically you require six months before your wedding date to complete the above, however, your prospective in-laws may require longer.
Under exceptional circumstances it may be possible to complete arrangements in a shorter period.
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