Catholic Weddings

The Catholic Church views marriage as the joining of souls, and as such, it is a very holy and permanent event. Careful planning for the wedding will help you and your partner cement important...

For a marriage to be valid in the Catholic Church, a couple must meet certain requirements.

For some adults, marrying a person who shares the same faith and religion is important. A person may feel sharing the same morals and religious beliefs will strengthen a marriage. Some couples...

When a bride or groom have historical Catholic roots, they may find it difficult to qualify for a marriage in a Roman Catholic Parish. The Church has certain rules that it must follow, and these...

The Catholic wedding has many traditions associated with it, from the beginning of its mass to its conclusion. There are many elements in honoring a Catholic union, including a formal processional...

A wedding ceremony is a sacred event that a couple will cherish for the rest of their lives. For many couples, it's also a very religious experience. If that is the case for you and your spouse,...

Faithful Catholics who want to have their marriages validated by the church have Catholic weddings, where the union is blessed by a priest and, therefore, by God. The sacrament of holy matrimony,...

For many, having your marriage convalidated—recognized in the Catholic Church—is a brief and simple affair, attended to by only them, their witness, and their pastor. But some, especially those...

It's not surprising why so many couples opt for a destination wedding nowadays. Romance. Adventure. Exotic locales. But what about couples who want both a Catholic ceremony and a destination...

Having a traditional Catholic wedding does not mean giving up your dream of a romantic ceremony at Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya, or another relaxing vacation destination in...

Marriage in the Catholic Church is one of the seven sacraments of the faith with a very long tradition worldwide. Couples planning to marry in the Church first need to speak with a pastor. For two...