Here's my question: my FI and I are planning to get married in a Roman Catholic church. We have been thinking about April 2004 but Easter is 4/11 so I know that 4/10 is out, but can we get married on the 3rd? I've heard that you can't get married during lent, is this true? I'm still waiting for the priest to call me back.
I am pretty sure you can get married during lent. Usually if it is a Friday the priest gives a dispensation, so you can eat meat. I dont think that is the right word but thats waht it means. I guess it could all depend on the church too. Although that is really close to easter they may not allow it. sorry I can't help more.
I think you can get married during lent. I do think I remember someone saying they don't allow flowers in the church at this time.
You can get married during Lent. To be sure though, check with your church. I am getting married in a R.C. church the day before Palm Sunday in 2003. The day before Easter is definitely not permitted.
JENHOS brings up a good point - definitely ask about the flowers. My church goes all out with the decorating for Lent - you would probably have to use what they already have. Might cause color-scheme issues.
Something to consider - you might look into getting married right after Easter b/c a lot of churches go 'all out' with their floral budgets for the Easter celebration, and that might cut down on your floral needs at the church. Plus, you don't need a dispensation to have the wedding.
I am getting married on good friday. I can not have a church ceremony on this day. However my priest offered me the weekends before this in April, which would be during lent. So I think as long as you stay away from easter weekend you are ok.
