FAQs
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I have never been to a Catholic Wedding, what can I expect during the wedding ceremony?
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We are so excited to welcome you into the most sacred celebration of the Mass! On the wedding day, there will be a detailed program providing additional context and explanations of what is expected of our guests if you have never been to a Catholic Mass. Our Wedding Mass will consist of three main parts. The Liturgy of the Word, The exchange of the vows, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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I am not Catholic, can I receive communion during the wedding ceremony?
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Since the Catholic Church believes in transubstantiation (the miraculous change of the bread and wine into the literal body and blood of Jesus) we would ask that you do not partake in Holy Communion unless you are a Catholic in good standing with the church (not in a state of mortal sin). During communion, you are welcome to join in the procession toward the altar while standing with your arms crossed over your chest to receive a blessing from the priest, or you may remain seated.
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Can I bring a guest?
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We are so excited to celebrate our big day with our closest family and friends. As we are keeping it intimate, only those formally invited on the wedding invitation can be accommodated. If you have a plus one, it will be noted on your invitation and when you RSVP
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Are Children welcome?
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We are so excited to see you and your little ones at our wedding! Please feel free to bring them with you. (But if you need an excuse for a date night, you can feel free to have this one on us!)
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There's a pretty big gap from the Mass to the Cocktail hour... what do I do in between?
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This time is lovingly called the "Catholic gap" in Catholic circles, and results from Priests needing to be able to get ready to say evening masses after they finish the wedding mass. Most often guests will use this time to grab lunch and mingle with friends, visit local spots, or relax before cocktail hour starts.
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What if I want to take photos during the Mass?
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The Mass is a sacrifice and we experience the real and physical presence of Jesus- body, blood, soul, and divinity. We would ask that you don't use your phone during the Mass. We have a professional photographer taking photos during this time, and after the Mass is over we invite you to take as many photos as you would like!
