Help!! We need advise on selecting a location for my daughters wedding. I was confirmed in the Lutheran Church and converted to the Catholic faith 32 years ago. My children have been brought up Catholic. The groom to be is Lutheran. His church is so strict that even the vocalist has to be a member of that parish. Our priest is aging, fairly new,and not very personable. He does not know our daughter, or probably us for that matter, even though we attend regularly. Most people do not get married in our church. Because it is so small, they usually go to the nearby city and are married. I told my daughter to attend some of the Catholic churches in the area and they found similar situations. One priest could not speek English. Because they want their wedding personal, would it be improper to ask the Lutheran minister from my old parish, which my mother and sister attend, to marry the bridal couple even if they may not attend that particular parish in the future. My daughter wants to remain Catholic. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you[:/]
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
Oct 24, 2006, 11:02 AM
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Re: [Rebecca] Bride is Catholic, Groom is Lutheran
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You would not be the first! Also, as you have a past personal connection with that minister, it is appropriate. Just be completely open and honest as you have been in your e-mail. Be sure to tell him that you would, of course, contribute financially for his time and the use of the church.
I think you are wise in seeking someone who is personable and a church that accomodates the size of your congregation. It makes all the difference!
Bride is Catholic, Groom is Lutheran
