catholic church ceremony

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Posted by donegal419

We were asked to give $450. I will try to give more if I can as my church has been very good to my family, particularly my mom during difficult times.

I am probably asking to be crucified here and i really don't mean to sound obnoxious, but a lot of people on these boards complain about the donation to the church. in my opinion, the ceremony should be the most important part of the day. girls on this site will drop $4000 on flowers and well more than a $100.00 a person per plate at a reception hall, but complain about giving their church a reasonable amount... most of which goes to church programs and expenses and to the church musicians who often depend on weddings to make some extra money since they do not make much as it is. I don't know, I guess I just don't get it. If people can't give the Church a nice donation on their wedding day without complaining, maybe you should just get married elsewhere. and really, I don't mean to offend anyone, it's JMO. thanks...

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I agree with you.
Also, if you look at the fees Rabbi's, other officiants and halls charge for ceremonies - these amounts are not unreasonable. I gave $450 for my church fee and another $100 for Pre-Cana/FOCCUS and was happy to do so.

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Posted by donegal419

We were asked to give $450. I will try to give more if I can as my church has been very good to my family, particularly my mom during difficult times.

I am probably asking to be crucified here and i really don't mean to sound obnoxious, but a lot of people on these boards complain about the donation to the church. in my opinion, the ceremony should be the most important part of the day. girls on this site will drop $4000 on flowers and well more than a $100.00 a person per plate at a reception hall, but complain about giving their church a reasonable amount... most of which goes to church programs and expenses and to the church musicians who often depend on weddings to make some extra money since they do not make much as it is. I don't know, I guess I just don't get it. If people can't give the Church a nice donation on their wedding day without complaining, maybe you should just get married elsewhere. and really, I don't mean to offend anyone, it's JMO. thanks...

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Well said.

When we met with the priest the first time, he did not even bring this up, but when we got home and read the paper work it says a suggestive fee of $500 and if you want music it's an extra $200.00.

Well, we are going to contact him soon, b/c this is ridiculous, I mean really...

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Posted by DMartocello

Ours is $450

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Mine too!

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Posted by Cali

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Posted by bellaro782

I dont think you get to decide the amount of donation. I think they tell you how much you have to Donate I have a meeting with the priest in a few weeks.

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THATS RIGHT!! Ours is $700!!!!!!

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Same here