Catholics of WW ... Godparent recognition/gifts?

We did buots/corsages and also made sure we took photos with them

Hmmm, I hadn't thought about this in extreme detail yet, but we are having a Catholic ceremony (not a full mass). One of FH's godparents will be doing a reading (mine don't speak English that great). We're also including them at our Rehearsal dinner, but I don't think anything else beyond that. Thanks for reminding me to think about it some more though

I'm Catholic and I honestly never heard of this at a wedding. But I would imagine just flowers.

I really think this depends on your relationship with your godparents. My godmother had a corsage and was included in family pictures with my grandma and my parents. She didn't walk down the aisle or anything. My godfather was unable to make it, unfortunately.

I'm Catholic and have never known anything above and beyond for godparents. But, hey learn something new every day

I'm Catholic and have never known anything above and beyond for godparents. But, hey learn something new every day

I don't think I've ever seen godparents specifically recognized at a Catholic wedding, but ours are all deceased so it isn't something I gave much thought to. I like the idea of it though. His family would probably be able to guide you best on what is typical for their family at weddings.

What do you mean by Godparents? I have Baptism, First communion, & Confirmation Godparents.

I'm super close to my first communion & confirmation godmothers. I'm not getting them corsages but they are both doing something for our ceremony. I'm assuming you can get them Bout/Corsages.

We are having a full Catholic mass. We have "Godparents" for the Lazo ( Rosary or cord placed on the couple) & the arras (13 coins). This is more of a Mexican tradition.

Thanks, everyone! @MissNC he just has one godmother and one godfather who were named at his baptism. They're not a couple, so we probably won't have them walk. Looks like we'll be sticking to the flowers and maybe a reading if they'd like. He has basically no idea what is "supposed" to be done, and honestly they'll probably be just peachy with whatever we end up doing.

Baptism godparents aren't included in the processional. You also don't have to get them bouts/corsages and gifts, but it's sweet of you to do so.

If you do want them to participate in the wedding, they could do a reading. Like MissNC said, Mexicans and other Latin Americans have godparents participate in the ceremony, but they're not the baptism godparents. If your FH is not Latin American then that tradition won't make much sense to him or his family, but it's another way of including them.

FH is Catholic. We are getting a corsage/bout for his godparents. No gifts.

I don't think I've ever seen godparents specifically honored at a wedding and most of the ones I have been to have been Catholic

I've been to a ton of Catholic weddings and I've never seen the God parents in the processional. I think flowers would be nice though

Oh man i have not even thought about this and both FH and I are Catholic. My god mother is in my bridal party but i have not thought how to include my god father. We're not having a traditional church catholic wedding but will be having a priest.

I grew up Catholic but no longer practice. I've never heard of the godparents being involved in the ceremony, just being guests.

if you're having a Catholic ceremony in a church, you should talk to your priest about this. I'm also curious how you are doing this if you're not Catholic and FH barely practices. every church I've been a member of requires you to be a member in order to marry there. now that I'm no longer practicing I would have to go through classes and re-establish myself as a member, as well as FH joining.

@MrsBBR Gotcha! I guess it depends how close he is to his godparents. It's been years since I've seen my baptism God parents. I've never heard of God parents needing to be honored though.

Wait, this is a thing!!!! FH is Catholic but he hasn't mentioned anything about this. Thanks for the heads up!!! We're not having a traditional ceremony at all but I still don't want to inadvertently offend anyone if it's easily avoided. Ugh, details....

Yes...I definitely think this is just about your DH's relationship with his godparents. I don't have a strong relationship with either of mine so we didn't do anything. Corsages and boutonnieres would be a nice touch though.

Mine aren't coming.

I am having a Catholic wedding, and have been to pretty much all Catholic weddings, and have not seen anything specifically done for godparents. If you are close to them, you could have them do a reading? We may invite ours to the rehearsal dinner as a way to recognize them, but nothing beyond that.