Can a non Catholic be a witness at a Catholic wedding?
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Can a non Catholic be a witness at a Catholic wedding?
Nope, witnesses to a marriage do not have to be Catholic. godparents, one of them has to be Catholic and they both have to be Christian. They also have to be one male and one female.
What constitutes a Catholic marriage?
Marriage in the Catholic Church, also called matrimony, is the "covenant by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring", and which "has been raised by Christ the Lord
How old do you have to be to be a witness at a wedding UK?
18The witnesses can be friends or family. They should preferably be over the age of 18 and they must be able to speak and understand English. They will be asked to sign the register and their names will be included on your marriage certificate.
Can you drink before a Catholic wedding?
1. Don't drink before the ceremony. There is a good reason why our priests warn against having bachelor/bachelorette parties the night before the wedding. Many brides and grooms have gotten so intoxicated the night before, they're still drunk in the morning as they approach the altar.
