Church

kam0813 Posted: Oct 24, 2005 12:18 PM

Church

I want to book the church but I'm afraid that they're going to turn me away because it's so far in advance. Has anyone had that problem?

BEANS Posted: Oct 24, 2005 01:03 PM

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Well since we have the same church I think it is too early. I couldn't book my date until I think February 05' they just don't get the calander set up that early. I just kept calling & calling to check on it. They only 'pencil' it in, so you have to meet with the priest ASAP to have them put it in 'ink' Otherwise, someone else can take the date/time you wnat if they meet with the priest before you.

ToniLee326 Posted: Oct 24, 2005 05:36 PM

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I booked my church. I called them and told them that I had to do it in advance because I needed to book my hall. They did not have the book yet, but they put a note on the side and in a calendar so no one can use the date.

EmberLynn Posted: Oct 24, 2005 07:05 PM

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I booked my church three years in advance. But I had to change it, thank goodness I didn't give them any money.

Athee07 Posted: Nov 06, 2005 11:05 PM

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Posted by ToniLee326

I booked my church. I called them and told them that I had to do it in advance because I needed to book my hall. They did not have the book yet, but they put a note on the side and in a calendar so no one can use the date.

same with me

MrsMichel07 Posted: Nov 24, 2005 02:14 AM

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i was told at one church that I had to wait... until next year....

BernandRob Posted: Nov 27, 2005 03:49 PM

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I got engaged in February and booked the church in March. The way I saw it was I had a load of catering halls to choose from, but only one church I wanted to get married in. It can't hurt to call them and ask

JazzyT Posted: Dec 30, 2005 08:00 PM

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you can book in January of 2006

JennyAl Posted: Dec 31, 2005 12:03 PM

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i booked my church in 11/04...as soon as i got engaged..that was the 1st thing i booked!

Love4Eva Posted: Dec 31, 2005 04:00 PM

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I called my church yest and the lady told me to call at the end of Jan - so thats what im gonna do!!

donegal419 Posted: Jan 29, 2006 08:14 PM

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I booked my church about 15 months in advance... call and see... ti can't hurt to ask. they will probably just put your date down somewhere and you'll be all set....if not ask when can you book for '08. Just my opinion, I would not book a hall until you have CONFIRMED your church.... you never know.... things happen that take priority over weddings at churches and if i were you, i would be very disappointed if i couldnt' get married where i want to because it didn't match my hall date.

BklynItaliana Posted: Feb 01, 2006 04:06 PM

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I booked my church last october.. and they didin't have a problem

Dana Z to Be Posted: Mar 06, 2006 07:22 PM

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Do you belong to that parish? I don't want to get married in my parish only becuase the church is not so nice looking inside or out. They said that b/c of that they might not accept us.
I figured since it was so far in advance there really shouldn't be a problem weather we belong or not but has anyone ever done that?

donegal419 Posted: Mar 09, 2006 11:07 PM

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Posted by Dana Z to Be

Do you belong to that parish? I don't want to get married in my parish only becuase the church is not so nice looking inside or out. They said that b/c of that they might not accept us.
I figured since it was so far in advance there really shouldn't be a problem weather we belong or not but has anyone ever done that?

in most parishes either you or your fiance and/or members of your immiediate family must be parishoners of that church. Many other churches will not let you get married at their church if you are not a parishoner because they give preference to people that do go to the church/grew up in that parish, etc. This is particularly true if it's a large and/or busy parish that have many events. But, there are some churches that will take anyone, but call and see.... but prepared to be told NO.

stlmn2u Posted: Mar 11, 2006 02:58 PM

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Just got back from the church and we booked for May 2008....We didn't have any problems....HTH!!

Dana Z to Be Posted: Mar 11, 2006 10:43 PM

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are you part of the parish?

Meaghan729 Posted: Mar 12, 2006 08:48 AM

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I booked my july 07 wedding in dec 05.

there were already alot of dates taken.

They don't keep the book out, but they said they had to start booking dates bc so many people were coming in. Since its so friggen expensive to have a wedding and buy a house, people are having longer engagements - the church needs to get with the times!!

stlmn2u Posted: Mar 12, 2006 12:56 PM

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The church where we are getting married is my parish since I was little....It's also my mom's chuch too....It is beautiful!!!

monacha2172 Posted: May 20, 2006 08:25 AM

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WE BOOKED AT THE GREEK CHURCH 'THE ASSUMPTION' IN PORT JEFF.. WE'RE BOOKED FOR 2008.. THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME A PROBLEM FOR BOOKING SO FAR IN ADVANCE... WE JUST HAVE TO PAY OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE..
THE RECEPTIONIST WILL BE SENDING US A PACKAGE IN A FEW WEEKS..

cherish83 Posted: May 20, 2006 10:39 AM

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I went to go fill out a paper and a week later i still havent received a phone call... So i called and they hadn't called me back because it was so far in advance... I said i just wanted to make sure I was guarenteed the date so i can go ahead and book everything else. Once i got the Okay from the church i was happy!