Feet Washing

You do it for Maundy Thursday as part of Holy Week, what on Earth does it have to do with a wedding?

I'm going to be honest, if you have friends who are coming who aren't Catholic, this is going to be extremely strange for them. I would do it privately with the priest.

I would suggest setting something up with your priest a few days before the wedding. I am not sure if this is only done at Easter though

If you're having a Catholic mass ceremony, then I don't think it would be out of place. Personally, I would think it was a nice touch during the ceremony. It would be sweet as a private moment with you, FH and the priest though.

@Sara I've always seen it as a sign of being humble, thoughtful, and willing to serve each other.

I personally find this to be the most uncomfortable religious ritual of my church so I wouldn't recommend involving everyone at either the rehearsal or the actual mass or even doing it in front of everyone. If your church/diocese allows it in any formal sense during a time of your choosing (again, not sure this is possible), then I would do it privately.

Thanks for the feedback y'all! @SarahM I've seen people do it at wedding but that's still a good question to ask. @Alliecat we are. @FutureMrsComo we're talking about twenty non-Catholics tops so that's definitely something to consider.

Some of your guests maybe shocked and very uncomfortable but if it's important and symbolic to you, do it. Maybe warn the non-Catholics ahead of time and explain the ceremony and it's meaning (in a casual phone call or message far before the event, not like during the actual ceremony) so they aren't totally bowled over and not sure what they are seeing.

@Sarahmouche that's so funny because I love it haha. When you go back into the history of it and how it was the duty of the lowest servant but Jesus did it, I can't help but love it.

I think it's a nice idea for you and your husband to do with your priest in private.

I went to seminary and even in that setting many people found it awkward, uncomfortable and weird. If you'd like to do this, I'd do it privately. And no, not at the rehearsal.

Sounds like if we do it at all, private it is. Thanks y'all!!

A lot of people are grossed out by feet, so I would do this in private if at all.

I grew up catholic and this is the most uncomfortable thing to watch.

Also any guests who are non religious are already sitting through the whole mass, this adds at least another 10-15 minutes.

I'd talk to your priest about incorporating it into your ceremony if it's meaningful to you. Although it may be unfamiliar to many guests, the priest can easily explain and introduce it with a story that explains the significance.

My cousin and his wife did this during their ceremony. They're not Catholic. I thought it was beautiful actually. That they did that for each other.

I guess I may have the UO that this has such beautiful symbolism. However since so many people seem to be uncomfortable with it, private seems best. It wouldn't bother me at all to see it during a ceremony though.

Sorry I don't find that appropriate for during the ceremony or rehearsal. I would also talk to your priest about it

I've seen this done at the reception before, the groom washed the bride's feet. They didn't do a garter or bouquet toss and this seemed to take place of that. Although it seemed a little odd, I thought it was sweet and no one seemed uncomfortable. They did explain the symbolism of it before hand. It didn't take longer than five minutes or so

I love the symbolism behind this act; however, I totally understand that it may be uncomfortable for non-Catholic guests.