Hi Ladies -
I've hit a road block in my wedding planning, due to our ceremony plans.
I hope that I do not offend anyone, as this is not my intention, but I really need some guidance. I was raised Catholic, however have not been religious for years... and actually feel very disconnected from the church. My father, who I am not very close with, but who is paying for the wedding, basically told me I must get married in a Catholic church. Ok fine.... My fiance and I met with a priest, who is really great, and somewhat liberal (exactly what we are looking for).
However...
After meeting with the him, I learned that I could not have a Paul McCartney song played as I walk down the isle or an E.E. Cummings poem read during the ceremony... because all music and readings must be religious. I am very upset. I had the entire ceremony planned in my head and must now move on.
With the being said, does anyone have any ideas for readings or music that can be incorporated into a Catholic ceremony, but are not very conservative?
Also, I hope that I am not offending anyone by talking about the conflicts I have had with religion. I completely respect everyone's religious beliefs here.
