Marriage Ceremony Question for Older Couple

[Rchawk23]

My future husband and I plan on receiving the sacrament of marriage at our parish. We are both in our mid to late sixties and want only a very small ceremony. We both have grown children from previous marriages, but most of them live quite a distance away and probably wouldn’t want to attend anyway. I’m the only catholic in my family and he is as well. We are looking for suggestions on having a very small ceremony, but want it to be special and meaningful. I dont really want to be escorted down an isle or carry a bouquet. For us, its all about the sacrament itself and saying our vows. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[1ke]

You could have your wedding at a weekday mass. You would simply exchange vows during the mass. that would be a no-fuss sort of ceremony, focused on the sacrament, you could receive the Eucharist during mass. you would need two witnesses, could be people you invite or two people who attend the mass could sign as witnesses.

talk to your pastor about it.

 

[Crocus]

Wonderful suggestion. What a treat for those present at the mass and wedding ceremony.

 

[Rchawk23]

That is a wonderful idea. We currently live 3 hours apart and plan to reside in his hometown. His parish has a small chapel next to the main church and hold daily mass around mid day in the chapel. That would be much more intimate as opposed to the main church.

 

[JimG]

I knew an older couple, both widowed, who had a simple wedding after all the Sunday Masses were finished. It was just the two of them and two witnesses and a priest. I’m not sure why it was not held during a Mass, but it was a Catholic rite of marriage. It doesn’t take long to get married. Nothing elaborate is required.