Planning the wedding if an annulment has not been officially granted.
I was married in an Episcopal Church and divorced a few years ago. My fiance' is Catholic but never been married. Almost a year ago I started my annulment process. I was told that since I had good grounds for divorce and I was not married Catholic the process wouldn't be too long. My wedding date is March 10, 2007. I just received a letter telling me it was to be granted in my favor but it was going to be at least another 30 days until it goes to Miami for the final approval. We have planned our entire wedding except for the church details and now the Priest said that we will have to talk about other options he could perform in the church. We will meet with him after C-Mas but I'm so upset I could cry a river. What other options could we possible have and would we be considered husband and wife?
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Re: [kristylynn] Annulement not officially granted, help!!!
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This is unfortunate, and, the best reason why we always suggest that couples wait until they are divorced and/or have the annulment papers in hand befire they begin to plan a new wedding.
I'm not sure I see the issue, though, since you have said it will be just another 30 days. Seems to me that you may end up getting the annulment before yuor date. Perhaps I am missing something?
Of course, you could be married by a justice of the peace but then you'll already be married so no church wedding. If married civilly, you could have your priest perform a blessing of your marriage, but, this is a different service than a wedding. Personally, I'd wait and have the wedding you really want; the church wedding and reception you've planned.
In any event, your priest will be the best person to guide you through these decisions. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Planning the wedding if an annulment has not been officially granted.
