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MOG different dresses for church and reception
I have purchased a dress for my son's wedding, but I'm not exactly thrilled with it and also I've purchased an absolutely beautiful black dress that I love. Would it be inappropriate for me to wear the dress I really don't like for the church and the black dress I love for the reception?
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Can a wedding between a Jew and a Catholic be in a church??
I am Catholic and he is Jewish. I would like to get married in a church. Is that possible with a rabbi present? His family is Conservative but he is not and we plan to raise the children Catholic. Is it possible to have his family's rabbi at the ceremony alongside a priest? Also, on what nights can....
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Cost of flying priest to destination wedding
My fiance and I are getting married in Thailand. I asked my family priest to be the officiant and he agreed. The flight will take 27 hours from his hometown. He is a large man and while speaking to him he added that he always flies business-class because of his size/weight. I can't afford a $7,000+....
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Vow Renewal: Our clergy had to cancel, what now?
Hi There,
My husband and I are having a Vow renewal in 2 weeks. About 60 people in attendance. Our Rabbi just called and said he cannot officiate, nor any other clergy that evening. It's an important day in the Jewish faith. We are going through with this, but do you have any suggestions. We....
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Tuxedo for the minister?
I'm having an outdoor wedding at 5:30pm in the middle of May. The minister that is marrying us says he will wear whatever I want him to, but added that it is generally proper for the minister to be in a tuxedo on any ceremony after 4:00pm. I honestly can't remember a minister ever wearing a....
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