Getting Married in a Church of a Different Religion
Is it considered odd/rude/disrespectful to get married in a church to which neither couple belongs? Neither my boyfriend nor I are active in a church, nor very religious. There are beautiful churches in town with policies for non-parishoners to use their facility.
However, I wonder how this would be pereived by guests of different religions. (I grew up in a Catholic church, and I respect that the space is sacred to those who worship there. I'd like to get married in a church, but not if it would be percieved as sacreligious to perform a non-religious ceremony in a "pretty place.")
We are considering joining a unitarian church, but I would rather take our time in this decision... not just rush in because we want a wedding venue.
RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister
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Re: [futureplanning] Getting Married in a Church of a Different Religion
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Be at peace. What you are doing has been and is done by many.
My feeling is that God doesn't mind waiting for you to find your home church. Having said that, you can't expect to please everyone.
There are beautiful churches of every denomination, including Unitarian. Not all of them offer their facilities, so you are being practical in widening your options.
Just remember that it is the love in your hearts that makes the sacred space. It is the devotion of the congregants that makes the church a house of God. The reason churches are often so beautiful is to inspire the congregants. Beauty inspires. It is good to be inspired as you walk down the aisle on this most blessed and transformative of days.
Getting Married in a Church of a Different Religion
