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Spots
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Is there a traditional mass intention for a nuptial mass? Or, is this something the couple may decide (assuming they are asking the church for a special mass, and not using a regularly-scheduled mass).
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Spots
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No idea? I realize there won’t be anything in the girm 
, but I’m suprised there isn’t some longstanding tradition of offering it for someone in particular 
, but I’m suprised there isn’t some longstanding tradition of offering it for someone in particular
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benedictgal
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Hey, Spots!
I think the reason why you’ve not received any takers is perhaps because the questions is a little bit nebulous.
What exactly do you mean by intention? Typically, the nuptial Mass is offered for the couple. The propers and prefaces speak to the sacrament. Furthermore, there is a special blessing for the couple that is prayed after the recitation of the Pater Noster.
Now, during the General Intercession, you can pray for deceased members of both sides of the family (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc).
Of course, if the couple chooses to have their wedding take place during the regularly scheduled parish Sunday anticipated Mass (whatever time 4:30PM and thereafter it is), then, you need to use the prayers, propers and prefaces related to that Sunday (or solemnity-because, remember, these can occur on a Sunday, like the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Assumption, the Triumph of the Holy Cross, etc). You can still have the nuptial blessing after the Pater Noster, though.
I hope this answers your question.
I think the reason why you’ve not received any takers is perhaps because the questions is a little bit nebulous.
What exactly do you mean by intention? Typically, the nuptial Mass is offered for the couple. The propers and prefaces speak to the sacrament. Furthermore, there is a special blessing for the couple that is prayed after the recitation of the Pater Noster.
Now, during the General Intercession, you can pray for deceased members of both sides of the family (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc).
Of course, if the couple chooses to have their wedding take place during the regularly scheduled parish Sunday anticipated Mass (whatever time 4:30PM and thereafter it is), then, you need to use the prayers, propers and prefaces related to that Sunday (or solemnity-because, remember, these can occur on a Sunday, like the dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Assumption, the Triumph of the Holy Cross, etc). You can still have the nuptial blessing after the Pater Noster, though.
I hope this answers your question.
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Spots
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Ok- it’s kind of a dumb question, which is why I’m asking here before asking our priest 
For example, I can have a mass said for my late great ancestor.
No one has directly said "so this mass is being offered for you (the couple), so I’m wanting to clarify what’s usually done. Is it offered for us? If not, do we get to choose who it’s offered for (if so, I was wondering if there is a “pious custom”, so to speak)? etc
Feeling dumb today,
Spots =)
For example, I can have a mass said for my late great ancestor.
No one has directly said "so this mass is being offered for you (the couple), so I’m wanting to clarify what’s usually done. Is it offered for us? If not, do we get to choose who it’s offered for (if so, I was wondering if there is a “pious custom”, so to speak)? etc
Feeling dumb today,
Spots =)
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benedictgal
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No, it’s not a dumb question.Ok- it’s kind of a dumb question, which is why I’m asking here before asking our priest
For example, I can have a mass said for my late great ancestor.
No one has directly said "so this mass is being offered for you (the couple), so I’m wanting to clarify what’s usually done. Is it offered for us? If not, do we get to choose who it’s offered for (if so, I was wondering if there is a “pious custom”, so to speak)? etc
Feeling dumb today,
Spots =)
Don’t sweat it. :hug1:That is why you could include your deceased relative in the General Intercession. That is what many couples have done during their Nuptial Mass.
I hope this helps you.
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FrDavid96
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Actually, a priest can offer any Mass for anyone living or dead. Since there’s no requirement that the nuptial Mass be offered “for the couple” it’s entirely appropriate for the couple to ask that the Mass be offered for a deceased relative.Ok- it’s kind of a dumb question, which is why I’m asking here before asking our priest
For example, I can have a mass said for my late great ancestor.
No one has directly said "so this mass is being offered for you (the couple), so I’m wanting to clarify what’s usually done. Is it offered for us? If not, do we get to choose who it’s offered for (if so, I was wondering if there is a “pious custom”, so to speak)? etc
Feeling dumb today,
Spots =)
Since if the wedding is celebrated within the Mass on a Sunday or Solemnity, the text of the day (not the wedding Mass texts) are required, this seems to indicate further that there is no specific requirement that the intention be “for the couple”
Side note: there are stipulations for the 3 Masses on Christmas and All Souls (for example) but that’s way off from what we’re discussing. Just anticipating…
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