Husband and I initially and mentally schedule our wedding sometime in May this year. But we cancel the schedule off until we complete our requirements. But as soon as we iron out everything this month, we decided to make it earlier than the scheduled date. Hopefully April.
Even though we have been married in civil ceremony, a common practice by couples who are facing financial woes - we can't deny that - , but there's nothing more sacramental and more solemn like church. As Christians, we believe that Church is the right place to hold a meaningful and joyful celebration to be blessed by God and witnessed by families who shared the same faith with the groom and bride.
Since we desire to wed in the Church, of course, we have to obey the Catholic Church processes. Ours will be going to take place at St. Michael Chapel near Eden Garden, Toril. During my inquiries, the stuff from Eden told me to coordinate with Virgin Delos Remedios church regarding the requirements since St. Michael Chapel is under the jurisdiction of the former.
Before I move on, let me share you St. Michael's chapel which was taken last Saturday .
Ok, let's go back to the wedding requirements:
1. Baptismal Certificate (groom and bride)
Request this certificate from the parish where you were baptized, and ask them to indicate that it is for marriage purposes.
2. Confirmation (groom and bride)
Sad to say, I haven't been confirmed. My mom confirmed that I haven't really been confirmed. Nah! Since Virgin Delos Remedios doesn't schedule confirmation regularly, they told me to have it in San Pedro Church since they do it every last Sunday of the month.
I got the confirmation certificate two weeks after the confirmation.
3. Church Interview (groom and bride)
We first signed up the form provided by the Virgin Delos Remedios , followed by an interview from the catechist. We were asked individually the reasons of getting married. How long have we been as sweethearts, etc.? Are we sure of our intentions? Her pry was based from our answers in the form. Our supposition was that it would take her longer examining but when she knew we were already married in civil, it was somewhat shortened.
4. BANNS (groom and bride)
I was clueless what Banns really means until I learn today - since I Google it - that it is a public announcement (written or oral ) in Church of proposed marriage. BANNS will be released by Virgin Delos Remedios parish one week after the church interview. We submitted the BANNS along with 2x2 picture to San Lorenzo Church, the parish we are actively and directly involved in. BANNS is also required if you wish your marriage to take place in another parish like we do.
5. Identification Data Sheet (IDS)
You obtain the IDS from the chapel where you belong. In our chapel, we were obliged to pay monthly dues and membership fee before the IDS will be signed by the leaders of the chapel. For some, they may require you to join the "kasaulugon" for weeks.
6. Pre-Cana Seminar (groom and bride)
Virgin Delos Remedios allowed couples to attend Pre-Cana seminar from the other parish. Since San Lorenzo parish is nearer from our house, we decided to attend the two-day seminar there. Pre-Cana is a course of consultation a couple must undergo before they get married in the church. It tackles different aspects of married life.
The certificate of attendance will be released one week after the seminar.
7. Marriage License
Since we have been married in civil for years, we will only submit the marriage certificate. Just bring original and photocopy.
8. Wedding Fee
If all the requirements are ready-to-go, you have to pay 4, 200 pesos for Virgin Delos Remedios Parish and another 12, 900 for St. Michael Chapel if your wedding goes under the Eden Wedding Package. The Eden wedding organizer will take care of everything including the chapel rental, booking of wedding date, church decorations, and flowers arrangement.
As for us, we didn't avail the Eden package because the cost was outrageously high. So we personally went to St. Michael GKK and coordinated with the chapel in-charge named "Mimi" to have us booked for the chapel. Here are the fees:
Chapel Rent - 2, 000
Choir - 2000
Stipend for the Priest- (any amount or donation will be accepted; not required)
Last but not the least, we decided to decorate the church ourselves to save extra money.
Friendly advice: Secure first the requirements before you secure the wedding date and reception to avoid unnecessary problems in the future After all, it is not the reception, nor the date that matters, it's the ceremony.
That's all folks. I hope you find this post helpful.
Even though we have been married in civil ceremony, a common practice by couples who are facing financial woes - we can't deny that - , but there's nothing more sacramental and more solemn like church. As Christians, we believe that Church is the right place to hold a meaningful and joyful celebration to be blessed by God and witnessed by families who shared the same faith with the groom and bride.
Since we desire to wed in the Church, of course, we have to obey the Catholic Church processes. Ours will be going to take place at St. Michael Chapel near Eden Garden, Toril. During my inquiries, the stuff from Eden told me to coordinate with Virgin Delos Remedios church regarding the requirements since St. Michael Chapel is under the jurisdiction of the former.
Before I move on, let me share you St. Michael's chapel which was taken last Saturday .
Ok, let's go back to the wedding requirements:
1. Baptismal Certificate (groom and bride)
Request this certificate from the parish where you were baptized, and ask them to indicate that it is for marriage purposes.
2. Confirmation (groom and bride)
Sad to say, I haven't been confirmed. My mom confirmed that I haven't really been confirmed. Nah! Since Virgin Delos Remedios doesn't schedule confirmation regularly, they told me to have it in San Pedro Church since they do it every last Sunday of the month.
I got the confirmation certificate two weeks after the confirmation.
3. Church Interview (groom and bride)
We first signed up the form provided by the Virgin Delos Remedios , followed by an interview from the catechist. We were asked individually the reasons of getting married. How long have we been as sweethearts, etc.? Are we sure of our intentions? Her pry was based from our answers in the form. Our supposition was that it would take her longer examining but when she knew we were already married in civil, it was somewhat shortened.
4. BANNS (groom and bride)
I was clueless what Banns really means until I learn today - since I Google it - that it is a public announcement (written or oral ) in Church of proposed marriage. BANNS will be released by Virgin Delos Remedios parish one week after the church interview. We submitted the BANNS along with 2x2 picture to San Lorenzo Church, the parish we are actively and directly involved in. BANNS is also required if you wish your marriage to take place in another parish like we do.
5. Identification Data Sheet (IDS)
You obtain the IDS from the chapel where you belong. In our chapel, we were obliged to pay monthly dues and membership fee before the IDS will be signed by the leaders of the chapel. For some, they may require you to join the "kasaulugon" for weeks.
6. Pre-Cana Seminar (groom and bride)
Virgin Delos Remedios allowed couples to attend Pre-Cana seminar from the other parish. Since San Lorenzo parish is nearer from our house, we decided to attend the two-day seminar there. Pre-Cana is a course of consultation a couple must undergo before they get married in the church. It tackles different aspects of married life.
The certificate of attendance will be released one week after the seminar.
7. Marriage License
Since we have been married in civil for years, we will only submit the marriage certificate. Just bring original and photocopy.
8. Wedding Fee
If all the requirements are ready-to-go, you have to pay 4, 200 pesos for Virgin Delos Remedios Parish and another 12, 900 for St. Michael Chapel if your wedding goes under the Eden Wedding Package. The Eden wedding organizer will take care of everything including the chapel rental, booking of wedding date, church decorations, and flowers arrangement.
As for us, we didn't avail the Eden package because the cost was outrageously high. So we personally went to St. Michael GKK and coordinated with the chapel in-charge named "Mimi" to have us booked for the chapel. Here are the fees:
Chapel Rent - 2, 000
Choir - 2000
Stipend for the Priest- (any amount or donation will be accepted; not required)
Last but not the least, we decided to decorate the church ourselves to save extra money.
Friendly advice: Secure first the requirements before you secure the wedding date and reception to avoid unnecessary problems in the future After all, it is not the reception, nor the date that matters, it's the ceremony.
That's all folks. I hope you find this post helpful.
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