Planning a Wedding

bride and groom joining hands in front of priest in white robes

This page contains links to useful resources for preparing and planning a wedding.

APPLYING to get married:

Process Guide

Letter of Freedom template

Oath of Freedom – and one with space for two prior civil weddings

PLANNING the Ceremony:

Resources from our Bishops

Main guide

Readings

Selection of hymns

A template for Bidding Prayers (this is a Word document so may go directly to your downloads folder)

Plannimg sheets for a Wedding Mass and a Wedding without Mass.

Booklet templates for a Wedding Mass and a Wedding without Mass.

The vows, key prayers, and the Nuptial Blessing

Final Checklist – practicalities at church