What should I expect?

[Chrissy9120]

Hi everyone!

I’m not sure if this is the right place for this question, so I hope it gets moved if it’s not!

I will be attending a friend’s wedding this weekend at an evangelical free church. I am not sure what to expect; will the wedding be short or long? With a worship/communion service, or without?

If anyone has any info for me, please let me know!

 

[kage_ar]

It could be either - some ministers like to give nice long sermons during weddings, some keep it short. Some will have songs and unity candles and memorial candles and sand/water ceremonies and video montages, some will not.

Same for “communion”, some will have it, most will not. In fact, I’ve only seen it at one evangelical wedding…

 

[ltbpoe43]

Don’t forget - if there is a “communion” offered - you, as a Catholic, should not accept it.

Also - why don’t you ask one of your friends who attends the church to fill you in on what to expect? It seems like they would have the best scoop.

 

[Chrissy9120]

I’m not actually Catholic, but I appreciate you looking out for me!

Also, I do not know anyone who goes to the church; my friend is the groom and the church is what I can only presume to be the bride’s church.

 

[KCT]

A protestant wedding I went to years ago was the shortest wedding on record. We were slightly late and almost missed the whole thing!

It was nothing like an hour long wedding Mass . --KCT

 

[gam3rchic]

From what i’ve heard from my non-Catholic friends who’ve gotten married and went to other marriages, they tend to be short and sweet. Catholics usually have a Mass with the wedding ceremony, but others don’t have Mass so it tends to be a short ceremony, short and to the point.

 

[journey137]

The longest protestant wedding I’ve been to was 30 mins. The shortest was 10 mins. Most of the ones are closer to the 10 than the 30 so definately don’t be late or you might miss it!