Catholic Weddings?

I'm trying to get a budget for my wedding. The first thing I need to take into consideration is the donation cost and ceremony expenses.



In general, how much is a donation for the use of a Catholic Church for a wedding? If it's different for every Church (which I'm sure it is) Just please give me the amount you know.



In addition, how did any Catholic brides decorate the church. As far as I know, I thought you were not allowed to decorate the church. Besides a few flower arrangements for the Alter. Do I even need those?



I don't plan on doing any extra decorating of the church. I think it's a horrible idea to put tulle and bows on a Holy place. Churches are beautiful enough without that.



Anyway. Please give me any and all information regarding the cost of a Catholic Ceremony.



Also, please include the price of your pre-cana classes and material. Please keep that seperate from the ceremony costs though.



Thanks for the Help!

Catholic Weddings?
You are right, churches are beautiful already, so a few flower arrangements are fine.



As for price, wish I could help, but I've not any experience with planning a Catholic wedding. Never been engaged to one.
Reply:The Priest is supposed to be your guide in all of that.
Reply:Congratulations! God grant you a happy marriage.

Most of the money you spend on the actual ceremony will probably involve hiring someone to do the music. The parish doesn't always take care of this, though they will probably be able to help you find someone. It will probably be around $100-300 if you have to hire someone privately, less if it's the parish's regular organist and cantor.

It is tradtional to give a stipend to the parish for a wedding or funeral (sort of like a tip). The amount depends where you live. Here in Ca it's $100.

I heartily agree with you about not needing to decorate the church itself.

As an additional aside, call the parish as soon as possible if you have a specific date in mind. Dates can get booked over six months in advance.