Planning a traditional Catholic wedding can be very difficult. Everything seems ten times bigger compared to normal weddings and usually the guest list increases by more than 10% because families and relatives from all over the country may want to attend the event. Marriage is considered one of the seven sacraments and is thus a very serious, but joyful, affair. Whether you’re planning a Cathlolic wedding, want to incorporate some religious traditions in a less formal setting, or are attending a traditional ceremony, here is everything you need to know.

Catholic Beliefs About Marriage
Through Catholicism, you are only allowed to get married in the church once. This strong belief ensures that people that do get married through the church are ready to spend the rest of their lives together in sickness and in health. If, for some reason, the bride and groom decide to get a separation in the future, they can only divorce through the court, not the church. There is the possibility of marrying again, but only if a spouse has passed away or if the previous marriage was annulled, which is a long and complicated process. A marriage through the church symbolizes just how amazing and beautiful a couple’s love is. In front of the eyes of God, they read each other’s vows and promise to endure through whatever obstacle is thrown their way. Before fully deciding if the couple wants to be married, the priest sits down with them and asks them particular questions about t...