Arranging your Wedding - What to do?

When making preparations there seems to be a lot to do. But when you think about it, especially with regard to the Church, it is very straight forward. It is advisable to allow plenty of time to make your arrangements.

It is best to book the Church as early as possible. Please contact the Parish Office and also the Priest in charge of your area.

Requirements

If you are intending to marry in the Republic of Ireland you must give 3 months notice (90 days) to the registrar of the District in which the marriage ceremony is to take place.

Notice to be given for weddings in this Parish;-

New Ross Clinic, Community Hospital Grounds, New Ross, Co Wexford.

Following registration you will receive a Notification of Intention to Marry Certificate, a copy of which you must give to the priest responsible for your wedding papers.

Church Requirements.

Catholic partners are required to produce a recent Certificate of Baptism (dated within six months of the wedding). You will also need a Certificate of Confirmation. You may also need a Letter of Freedom if you are marrying outside your own Parish.

You will need to book your pre-marraige course and it is advisable not to leave this until the last minute. In the Wexford Area the contact telephone number is 053 9123125 - Family Life Service, 12, Roche's Road, Wexford.

Your next step will be to arrange to meet your local priest to have your Pre-Nuptial Enquiry Forms completed. All documents are sent to the Church where the wedding is to take place.

Your priest will answer any questions you may have at this point.

WE hope you find this information useful. You will find additiona information on website www.catholicireland.net

"We wish you every happiness in the future."