Silly question...

elisabethb29

In Catholic weddings, is there a "You may now kiss the bride" moment?  I haven't been to one in awhile, but for some reason I was under the impression the Catholic church doesn't do it. Just curious! Obviously not a big deal either way.

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Our priest no longer does that. In fact, I haven't really seen it done at the Catholic weddings I have been to recently. I think he just pronounced us husband and wife and he told us during the rehearsal that we could kiss after that.

ring_pop

Our priest sort of whispered "You can kiss now" to us after the vows and all that.

mswood1977

Our priest did say this after the exchanging of rings, he also encouraged us to kiss again during the sign of the peace.  I think it depends on your priest, but it isn't really part of the catholic service.

boogerbearoriginal

I am embarrassed to admit I truly don't remember....maybe we should've splurged on a videographer after all?

If I had to guess I don't think that was said - however I know we did kiss at some point during the ceremony. Sheesh. My memory is sad.

Calypso1977

i havent seen this at any wedding recently, Catholic or otherwise.
our priest also did not say "i now pronounce you", nor were we introduced or presented by the priest.

KatieJL121

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[QUOTE]Our priest no longer does that. In fact, I haven't really seen it done at the Catholic weddings I have been to recently. I think he just pronounced us husband and wife and he told us during the rehearsal that we could kiss after that.
Posted by MissySue20[/QUOTE]

This is exactly what our priest did.  We discussed it at our rehearsal.  At the end of the mass he did a final blessing, then introduced us as Mr. & Mrs. and that was our signal to kiss.  I haven't been to a wedding in years that actually uses the words "you may now kiss the bride" and I think it is especially uncommon in most Catholic weddings.  HTH

ootmother2

The deacon, uncle of the bride did announce them and said "Okay to kiss now"

right, they really needed permission.

DFWIndian

Our ceremony doesn't have it, but I've been to other Catholic wedding which have. All of FI friends and mine have done it. I think it depends on the priest doing the wedding and if you tell them it's something you want.

We don't normally even touch!! Gotta love old Roman Catholic traditions...lol

elisabethb29

I wasn't even sure if there was a moment we'd get to kiss.  Not that the priest would necessarily have to say that sentence.  I guess we'll find out at our rehersal if theres a time we get to kiss or not

meganb1977

Try to work it out with your priest if you're concerned about it, if it is important to you to have that moment, it's worth asking about.