So, my fiance & I are both Catholic (I'm actually making my Confirmation & first Communion next weekend at Easter). We have decided to go the traditional route, rather than the non-traditional, & have our wedding in the Church.
However, this presents a problem for those guests who are not Catholic- ALL of my side. From what I've read- a Catholic wedding takes place as a Mass (or within a Mass) and Communion is given. My side, being all non-Catholics, will not be able to participate in this part of the Mass. I do not want to make them feel left out. Can we leave this part out of our ceremony? Or have a ceremony, just not as a Mass?
This has been a major stressor for me over the past few days.....
My fiance is an OTR trucker, so as soon as he gets back in town & we can, we plan on sitting down with our priest & discussing these matters with him, I just wanted to get some feedback from some other brides out there.....