Here come the dumb questions..help!

The organ player part might be something included but you'd have to clarify with your venue. I was fortunate to have mine outdoors so the guests stayed in their seats and blew the bubbles to us as we exited first.

I can't really help you with logistics, but I am almost certain you need to have your Confirmation before getting married in a Catholic Church. I'm assuming you're not Confirmed being that this was the first church you've been in, but I would double check what their requirements are as you may need to take classes before you can get married there.

Every church is probably different in the services they offer as far as organ, music, etc. and that would be a great question for them when selecting a church.

View Quoted Comment We had our first interview and yes, we will need to take couple counseling but weren't given details. Our second interview is tomorrow so will hopefully get all of that information. The priest is aware I was not baptized or confirmed and he said it was ok.

I should have mentioned the church was chosen for us because it is the grandparents church

Definitely check with the church if you need to have been either baptized or confirmed in the Catholic church. Its usually a requirement.

As far as the organist, that's usually provided by the church for a fee of course. You can choose the music but it has to be religious, they usually frown upon pop music. You also choose the readings from the Old and New Testaments.

After the ceremony the bride and groom walk back up the aisle together and stand in the vestibule or lobby or whatever they have for the receiving line, if you'll have one. Guests leave the church after congratulating you. B&G can go back in the church for some pictures and then exit to everyone blowing bubbles.

I would think this is different for every church so I would have your fiance ask the church directly. I've also never heard of someone getting married in a Catholic Church without being confirmed into the church prior, so I'd double check to see if you have to do that before your wedding.

View Quoted Comment My fiance was baptized and confirmed so as long as he agreed to raise any children with faith then we are ok. I didnt have to agree to anything...yet. As far as music I am happy with the traditional song from the organ.

Thank you so much this is very helpful! I guess I will leave the choosing of the testaments part to my fiance. It will all be in Spanish so I will only be able to understand parts of it.

I should also mention that I have no issues with any customs or requirements, I love my fiance and his family and will do what they ask. I am a go with the flow kinda person. I have nothing against religion I am simply naive as my family is spiritual (native american).

I just love the title of this post I would think the church would have someone to do the music for you, but it just depends on if they are available that day or not. Every ceremony I've been to the couple leaves first, then bridal party, then ushers dismiss people. It's very common to have a receiving line after the church ceremony, but not required. Good luck, I'm sure everything will be beautiful!

View Quoted Comment Thank you!

View Quoted Comment That sounds beautiful! I originally wanted an outdoor boho type but I happy with any type of ceremony

Tosha, I was married in the Catholic Church a week and a half ago.

My my husband has only been baptized.

Every church and priest is different and may have different traditions for the ceremony.

Ours gave us the option to use their musicians or find our own - we used our own.

I know getting married in the church is a long and overwhelming process, so it really is best that you speak with whoever is in charge of weddings at the church.

usually closer to your wedding date they will give you a book to help you plan the ceremony. We used “Together for Life”. It’s $5 on Amazon if they don’t supply a copy for you.

Feel free to message me if you have more questions, I’m happy to help!

Speak with your fiance about questions you have so he can ask on your behalf when you see the priest. Alot of of prist are bilingual he may speak english. Alot of questions can be answered when you speak to the priest or the person who is in charge of doing weddings at that church.My fiance is not catholic either and he will just sign a form where he states he wont interfer with my catholic beliefs/life. I hope this helps.

View Quoted Comment Oh wow that's great and one less thing to worry about! My friend is currently going through the process of getting confirmed in order to get married in the Catholic Church. Glad it worked out for you. Happy planning!

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Thank you for the tip, I am going to look into that book!

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He does speak English but it is hard to understand when he talk fast. I am going to follow the advice of some others and write down all of my questions so my Fiance can ask everything. Thank you!

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Did you friend have to agree to anything in order to get confirmed? Ex: agree to attend church or say they follow the teachings of the bible?

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Not that I'm aware of. She has to attend classes, but that's all I know of. I'm sure every church's requirements are different.

View Quoted Comment Ok thanks!

View Quoted Comment Great and i am sure things will go well