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how long is the catholic CEREMONY (not mass) ?

whtevjenny Posted:

how long is the catholic CEREMONY (not mass) ?

I'm getting answers all over the map here -- trying to figure out details with my photographer. I've heard 50 minutes, I've heard 40....? Trying to figure things out so we get daylight hours for photography! :) TIA

AngnShaun Posted:

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without the mass, i think its only about a half hour... with a mass it would be closer to an hour

geegee827 Posted:

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According to the deacon performing the ceremony, it's about 40-45 minutes. If it's a mass, figure just under an hour.

MoochsWifey Posted:

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Mine was just about 30min.

chicky724 Posted:

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I don’t think there can really be an exact time since it depends on the priest performing the ceremony and how much he likes to talk. Ours was right around 35/40 mins.

KerriJohnS Posted:

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about 30 to 40 minutes of just the ceremony.

If you do a mass it's about 1 hour.
MrsGRod09 Posted:

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Mine was about 30 minutes no mass.

bobchris1023 Posted:

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Ours is going to be 1/2 hour.

whtevjenny Posted:

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thank you guys :) I'm going to tell my photog 45 mins, tops.

KerriJohnS Posted:

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Posted by MrsGRod09

Mine was about 30 minutes no mass.



I REALLY didn't want a mass!! But HAD to have one!!! ugh!!
whtevjenny Posted:

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Posted by KerriJohnS


Posted by MrsGRod09

Mine was about 30 minutes no mass.



I REALLY didn't want a mass!! But HAD to have one!!! ugh!!




we decided not to do one, and didn't tell anyone. Oops!

ETA: and it might be shorter because I omitted anything that could be omitted in that together for life book.
FutureMrsG Posted:

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Our priest told us the ceremony is only about 15 minutes shorter then a full mass- I would plan for 30-45 minutes. You also need to consider how long it will take for your receiving line.

Gracie821 Posted:

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honestly mine went soo fast im not exactly sure but i think it was like 30 mins. hth!

JamDancer Posted:

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ours was about 30 minutes

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