First let me mention that my FI and are not having a Catholic Mass wedding. We are having an Episcopal wedding in the church with a full service and communion.
FI and I were both raised Catholic (him far longer than I). We both received our first baptismal and communion through the Catholic church.
When FI and I got engaged and we were discussing what kind of wedding we would like, he was insistent on a church wedding. I knew a rector from my profession whom I originally approached for guidance on our wants for our marriage but quickly came down to wanting him to perform the ceremony.
We have joined his church and have participated in all the requirements that the church has for participating in communion and for the wedding. This is a church that we are fully on continuing participation with and raising our families in.
I am currently in the process of designing our invitations and looking for the correct and appropriate wording for the mass and the communion. We are having the first Episcopalian service with the Eucharist involved. I know there is specific wording for a Catholic church wedding with these are involved (like the Nuptial Mass and received the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony). I want to word my invites appropriately so that my non-active Catholic and non-religious guests will have an idea of what to expect.
Is this ok for me to use for my wedding or would I be side-eyed and disrespectful? Thank you!
*Our families are both non-practicing Catholics and do not have a "home" church. I can't even tell you the last time either set has even stepped into a church. I understand that having a Catholic background and not getting married in a Catholic church is not going to be considered valid in the eyes of a Catholic church. We have discussed that and are willing to continue the route we are on.*
11/21/2012 - Chapter 1: The Text
10/23/2014 - Chapter 2: The Proposal
11/21/2015 - Chapter 3: The Wedding