Wedding for the 1st time in Church after 10yrs. of Marriage
I have been married for ten years now. When we married it was a civil ceremony and we simply had a sit down dinner with our immediate family. For our tenth anniversary we have decided to marry in our Church and have the sacrament of marriage and a mass. What would be the appropriate ettiquette for entering the church and how could I include my father / family?
DennyandKay
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What a lovely way to celebrate your tenth anniversary! However, you won't be having a wedding, per se, but rather a vow renewal since you are already married.
Please talk with your priest. He will explain what is needed. A lot will depend on whether or not both of you were baptized before your civil wedding.
You will most likely have a short ceremony after a mass. This is called a convalidation ceremony and you will be permitted to have a best man and maid or matron of honor stand with you. A few family members and friends may be invited and you can plan a celebration afterwards, but this should in no way be considered a wedding, as you are already married.
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I agree. And, be careful. Because the church really doesn't focus on how an event may appear, you won't be receiving a focus on what is considered etiquette"ly" appropriate. This shouldn't appear to be a wedding in any way. So, there would be no procession or escorting. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Wedding for the 1st time in Church after 10yrs. of Marriage
