This is so tough to answer. We have found it so special how easily and seamlessly we were able to adopt each others friends from the get go. When it comes to our wedding day however, we eventually came to the extremely difficult decision to limit our guest list to only our family and to our best friends. A very small and intimate group is who will not only witness us tie the knot, but be there in our first hours together as husband and wife. We agreed that there can be something very beautiful about looking into a few sets of eyes, rather than a sea of 100's of faces (however dear they might be!) on our most special day. For those of you that will not be there with us on our wedding day, please do not doubt our love for you and how much we cherish each one of the relationships we have either made together or brought into each other's lives. You will be missed! Love, Jess & Spencer
First off, expect to feel welcomed! The Church opens its doors to all for sacramental celebrations. As you witness the bride and groom marry, you can participate in the wedding ceremony through words and actions that demonstrate your love and support for us. If you are not Christian, this may be as simple as your presence and joining in with the rest of the assembly with the words and actions that you feel comfortable with . (You will never be asked to say prayers or statements of faith that do not reflect your own personal beliefs). If you are Christian, you are invited to join in both the spoken and sung prayers, as you see fit. Look to our wedding program for more detailed instructions as well as the following website, that you may find as a great resource for any other questions you might have. http://www.catholicweddinghelp.com/questions/expect.htm
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