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.... [Read more]

Selecting a church for our wedding ceremony

My fiance & I live approx. 1 1/2 hours from my hometown where our wedding will take place. We have chosen a beautiful church which we have both agreed upon for our wedding, however now my parents are "insisting" to have our wedding at their church...both churches are Catholic. They say it's.... [Read more]

Paying for wedding officiant's airfare

My fiance and I live in California. She would like to have her cousin, who is a clergyman that lives on the east coast, perform the ceremony. Though he has flown to California twice before to perform the funeral services for both of my fiance's parents, we would like to offer to pay for his airfare.... [Read more]

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? Would.... [Read more]

Catholic Church Wedding Fees & Requirements

My husband-to-be and I are both from Irish Catholic families, so no major religion differences exist. But we are having difficulties securing a church for our wedding. We understand that pre-marriage counseling is required and have a family priest who can offer that when we next visit my family. It.... [Read more]