... our engagement retreat this past weekend with 15 other couples looking to be married in the Catholic Church! For those who don't know, this is a necessary step in being married in the Roman Cat...
...made decorations I'd like to order off etsy so i thought i would tag them all and then post the list on facebook or somewhere where friends and family can see it! That way, they can contribute t...
... So my FH and I are Roman Catholic [I promise this is relative!]
I've noticed a lot of brides on here have been writing posts about waiting to have sex until the wedding night and such. I'v...
My hubby-to-be and I are from 2 separate coasts. I'm a California girl from sunny San Diego and he was born and raised in the Ohio Valley. So every one has been asking us where our wedding wi...
... the reception site so not too bad- we might look into hiring coaches for everyone so people can just taxi to the church then hop on the coach into the city centre.. otherwise parking would be v...
... I am Catholic ---period! I was raised Catholic. I was in the choir as a kid and became the Church pianist. I played and sang at more weddings than I can remember.
When i got older I was...
I've never gone to a Catholic wedding and I just recently got baptized. So I'm planning our ceremony from scratch. Last night I was reading about the Catholic liturgy and practices and found ...
...what processional and recessional (word?) music can I use I mean...I think H2B likes Pachabels Canon in D...I wanted Grow old with me...but Im not sure if this is allowed.
Could someone shed ...
...irst ring.. what??? So he goes, she's waiting for you to call. I call and it was a big mess of stuff. She was on Vacation when the girls called. They tried to schedule a weekend, and they are on...
FH and I start our 4 week pre-marriage classes through the Diocese of Pittsburgh tomorrow; I am not really sure what to except out of it and kind of nervous.
Any insight is very much appr...
...nts, bridesmaids, etc. I love the synopsis idea, then on the back (as is necessary in a Catholic wedding) we could put all the readings and stuff...
Any feedback you can offer is SO apprecia...
...der, music, whatnot), so question is.. what can we expect to happen at this class, for those of you who have taken them?...
... the reception hall is reserved and my dress has been ordered. I was a wreck. We didn't think that it was going to be an issue since my FH was not Catholic and he it was a civil marriage for his...
...p;My MOH recently returned from Mexico(flight attendant) and told me about her trip. She stated that while she was on her layover she went to a Cathedral and couldn't help but kneel and pray. Th...
Well, to recap for you folks not aware... it is easier to adopt a baby from Mexico than it is for a Protestant gal to marry a Catholic boy. So begins my story.
I'll make the intro to the p...
I hope this subject is OK to talk about on here - I haven't seen any blogs talk about ceremony religion yet, so hopefully this is ok...
So... My FH and I were both raised Catholic, but hav...
So tomorrow starting at 8am going until 5:30pm we will be doing our Day of Recollection or Engaged Encounter. My FH likes to call it "Scared Single" b/c they told us that they start the day o...
This is the church that my family has been going to forever. When I took my fiancé for the first time he said that you could almost hear angels singing. I'm not religious so much as I am spir...
Is anyone else on here marrying someone who is not there denomination? I am catholic and he is christian. We attend two different churches. Is anyone having any problems deciding on a religio...
Ladies I need some opinions on what to do. My FH has been married b4 and is set on getting married in a Catholic curch, however he has yet to apply for an annulment....
...cing reception. We are getting married closer to my home town, so somewhat long distance planning. I was looking on the possible churches websites and realized they have confessions and mass (vi...
...with photos those who have passed, but my fiance said that this would be sad and depressing. Then someone suggested that you leave a chair for them at the table where they would be seated, again...
...al - Bridesmaids: Air on the G String - Bach
Processional - Bride: Prince of Denmark’s March - Clarke
Responsorial: Psalm 118: Let Us Rejoice - Haugen
Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia - W...
...er's wedding band and his paternal grandfather's wedding band... Do you ladies have any idea of how you will honour a lost loved one?
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Honeymoon Booked --> Need to start looking for flights to Fiji...YAY!!
Photographer Booked
Videographer Booked --> Need to take engagement and Bridal pics
Florist Booked...sort of....
... I love the inside of my church. The entire front is made of marble. This pic was taken at my friend's sister's wedding, and the aisle runner was added on with photoshop because I want one! I ...
We received letter number two from the diocese today. It states that, after reviewing everything, the tribunal had decided that there is enough evidence to proceed. So, the Diocese Tribunal w...
Well, today is the day the Tribunal meets, looks over the evidence and decideds whether or not there's a reason or reasons BJ's first marriage should be annulled. This is a make or break for ...
... I'm getting super anxious.... in exactly 7 days the tribunal will be hearing BJ's petition for an annulment from his ex-wife. I'm getting so nervous... I knew it would take a while because we...
This chapel reminds me of the vatican! As soon as my fiance and I stepped in, we felt like the presence of God. It is breathtaking!
On a funny note, I talked to a coworker about this chape...
... We received the first letter from the church today stating that the request for a church annulment of BJ's previous marriage is about to be accepted by the Tribunal (meaning it's been accepte...
...n my dress walking down the aisle, I'll be wearing this lace bolero that doesn't really go with my style of dress. I guess I just had pictured my walk down the aisle differently. I know many oth...
Well, last night anyway. To get married in the Catholic church you have to take this test. Even if only one if you is Catholic (I am, FI is Jewish) But still wasn't as bad as I thought it was...
... the photos of it this evening and holy shit. Its freaking amazing! I really could see myself getting married in that church. Then again, it's not a church is it? it's a cathedral!!
It's so ...
...ding invitations to the Vatican for a blessing, along with a donation.
You will then be sent a papal blessing which can be framed and treasured for a life time for it's deep and special meanin...
... Okay, I know there are a LOT of pictures here, but my mom found out that the church was doing tours this weekend, and I just HAD to go! In fact, we had quite a group. It was my mom and I jo...
We were both raised Catholic and have families that are involved in the church (my fiances uncle is a Catholic priest). We want to get married outside by the water at Klein Creek but we aren'...
