Priest & Outdoor Wedding

AubreyLynnM · August 2011

Hi all,

I've been trying to find a priest who will do an outdoor wedding. I know it's been done before, but I'm not sure if it's been done *here* in Pittsburgh. I'm open to other alternatives for sure. Anyone have any suggestions? If you're getting married by a priest, outdoors, I'd love some info if you wouldn't mind! I'm having a difficult time finding an officiant, period. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks! Happy planning! - A

carlyanne05 · August 2011

I don't know specifically at an outdoor wedding, but the priest we are using is co-officiating with a pastor in a baptist church. He is a family friend of my FI's parents, so I'm not sure how often he marries anyone he does not know, but if you want info, let me know.

MissBrightside · August 2011

Are you looking for a priest of specific religious denomination or a non-denominational officiant? Our outdoor ceremony was done by a non-denominational officiant...

jmbahr · August 2011

If your looking for a Catholic Priest, it's doable, but hard. You need to have special permission from the Bishop and a very good reason. I wanted to do my ceremony outdoors, but opted for a church that has a very natural feel.

teryan2321 · August 2011

From what I undertand, Catholic priests cannot wed people outside of a Catholic Church. But the above post is probably right- it's probably doable under special circumstances. I believe there are "rent a priests" around Pittsburgh, I've seen them advertised, but they are not "offical' priests of the church.