Catholic Weddings in Santorini, Greece

As you probably know, Catholic wedding service where the bride and groom are both Catholics is usually Nuptial Mass, where they will both receive Communion. In the case of marriage between Catholic and a non Catholic the service could be performed outside of Mass, in a wedding ceremony without Communion.

The order of service is:

1. The groom is waiting in front of the altar and bride is escorted to the altar by her father or somebody else whoever is giving her away. This may be followed by organ music or a hymn.
2. The priest starts the service and says a short prayer.
3. Reading from the Bible. This part can be choused by the couple themselves.
4. A psalm.
5. Gospel reading (chosen by the couple).
6. The priest gives a short homily or sermon.
7. Exchanging vows in religious form.
8. Blessing the rings and the couple place them on each other’s finger, saying the vows.
9. Short bidding prayers are read for the new couple.
10. Celebration of the Nuptial Mass if there is one.
11. Reading of a Nuptial Blessing over the couple.
12. If there’s a Mass, the couple receives Communion.
13. Final blessing.
14. Signing the register with witnesses.
15. Bride and groom process out, to be greeted at the door of the church.