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What is the dress code?

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Please dress in Modest Formal attire for a Traditional Latin Mass. Men are recommended to wear light suit jackets with dress pants and a tie. Women are recommended to wear summer dresses or skirts below the knee with covered shoulders. Wedges, chunky heels and flats encouraged as there will be garden area to explore. Head coverings such as hats and veils are encouraged to be worn in the church. This is a traditional practice that encourages modesty and humility before Our Lord. Veils will be provided. For any uncertainties, please feel free to contact us at (914) 656-1107.

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About the Wedding Ceremony

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The wedding ceremony will be a Catholic Nuptial Mass celebrated in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Also known as the Traditional Latin Mass, it is the predominant form of Catholic liturgy formally standardized in 1570 after the Council of Trent (preserving the basic structure of the Mass used since antiquity) until the reforms of the 1960s promulgated the Ordinary Form of the Mass most commonly seen in the world today.

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What is the Traditional Latin Mass?

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The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) is different from the Ordinary Mass in several important ways. Here's what to expect: LANGUAGE Latin is the official language of the Catholic Church, and the TLM is celebrated entirely in Latin with few exceptions, such as select prayers, readings, and the priest's homily. ORIENTATION The priest, and all of us in attendance, face the altar in a common direction of prayer towards God. MUSIC Gregorian chant, traditional hymns, and sometimes the organ is heard instead of contemporary music. PARTICIPATION The TLM emphasizes reverence, prayer, and quiet contemplation instead of vocal participation. There is also more kneeling and genuflection than in the Ordinary Mass. COMMUNION Most importantly, Holy Communion is received from the priest directly on the tongue while kneeling on the altar rail. This is to encourage humility and respect for the Body of Christ. Holy Communion may only be received by those who are members of the Catholic Church living in a state of grace, free of mortal sin.

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How do I RSVP?

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Go to the RSVP tab on this site and enter the First and Last Name of one member of your party and follow the prompts.

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What time should I arrive for the Ceremony?

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Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the Ceremony, which begins at 1:00 PM.