How to plan a Catholic wedding step by step: what makes a marriage sacramental, how to book a Catholic church for a wedding, what documents you need for a Catholic wedding, and how to navigate convalidation or a mixed marriage in the Catholic Church. Taught by Marie Hanson, Catholic wedding planner of five years.
This episode covers:
- What is the difference between validity, licitness, and sacramentality in a Catholic marriage
- How far in advance to book a Catholic church wedding and why parishes take longer than reception venues
- What is pre-cana and how do Catholic marriage prep requirements vary by diocese
- What paperwork is needed for a Catholic wedding, including baptismal certificates, letters of freedom to marry, and marriage dispensations
- What is convalidation and how to convalidate a marriage in the Catholic Church
- Mixed marriage vs disparity of cult in Catholic weddings, and which one requires a dispensation
- Full nuptial mass vs rite of marriage outside of Mass, and how to decide which one is right for your wedding
- Catholic wedding dress code and modesty guidelines, plus photography and music rules during a Catholic wedding Mass
- A complete Catholic wedding planning checklist and timeline, from guest list to reception
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