catholic church ceremony

what do we have to pick. I don't want to call my church and sound like an idiot. I would rather ask all you helpful brides.
i know two readings. but what else?

They give you a whole book...don't worry

Two readings, the gospel and you can also pick songs if you want

I picked everything with my priest about 2 months before our wedding.. We didnt know what to do.. He was really nice about it, We played it off like we wanted his advice!

They give a book that has an outline of the ceremony and all the prayers. YOu basically fill in the blanks. The priest follows the outline.
WE got the book when we first went to book the church. Then i didn't see the priest again until 2 weeks before! It all worked fine and the ceremony was beautiful.

Some random questions that could be helpful are:

-Can they arrange the Atlar Servers
-Restrictions on decorations (No Scotch Tape/Tacs, No rose petals, no rice/bird seed throwing outside)
-All church fees (including organist, vocalists)
-2 readings - can you also have someone read the prayer of the faithful (some churches only allow priests to read them)
-How many people will they allow to bring up the gifts
-Is there a wedding before/after yours
-Set up Pre Cana
-Set up Rehearsal date/time

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Posted by autumnwedding

Some random questions that could be helpful are:

-Can they arrange the Atlar Servers
-Restrictions on decorations (No Scotch Tape/Tacs, No rose petals, no rice/bird seed throwing outside)
-All church fees (including organist, vocalists)
-2 readings - can you also have someone read the prayer of the faithful (some churches only allow priests to read them)
-How many people will they allow to bring up the gifts
-Is there a wedding before/after yours
-Set up Pre Cana
-Set up Rehearsal date/time

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I agree. Also, don't worry about sounding like an idiot, because its new to all Brides.


If you are taking Pre Cana, they will give you a booklet 'TOGETHER FOR LIFE' that will help you choose readings and gives you the order of the Mass - its all in there

Here is my outline

ENTRANCE RITE
Processional
Attendants’ Processional [name of song]
Bride’s Processional [name of song]

GREETING & OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading [name of who will be doing this]
[name of reading]
[book name and numbers]

Responsorial Psalm [name of who will be doing this - most likely the organist/singer]
[name of reading]

Sorry I don't have a picture
[book name and numbers]

Second Reading [name of who will be doing this]
[name of reading]
[book name and numbers]

Gospel Acclamation and Verse [name of who will be doing this - most likely the organist/singer]
[name of verse]

Gospel [Priest's name]
[name of reading]
[book name and numbers]

Homily [Priest's name]

RITE OF MATRIMONY

Exchange of Vows

Blessing and Exchange of Rings

Lighting of the Unity Candle
Hymn - [name of Hymn]

Presentation to the Blessed Mother
Hymn - [name of Hymn]

Prayer of the Faithful [name of who will be doing this]

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Presentation of the Gifts [name of who will be doing this]
Offertory Hymn - [name of Hymn] [name of who will be doing this - most likey the organist/singer]

The Lord’s Prayer

Nuptial Blessing

Sign of Peace
Presentation to parents

Communion
Communion Hymn - [name of Hymn] [name of who will be doing this - most likey the organist/singer]

Prayer after Communion

CONCLUDING RITE

Final Blessing [Priest's name]

Recessional [name of song]

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Posted by heatherfaith

what do you mean bring up the gifts????

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The hosts and wine.

Are you having a Mass? If you not, you won't have this part in the Ceremony.

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Posted by heatherfaith

what do you mean bring up the gifts????

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Bringing the bread and wine up to the altar before consecration.

yea i have heard they give you a book with some options for readings...dont worry....you wont look like an idiot...they are there to help!!!