Marriage

Marriage Regulations

Pre-marriage (Pre Nuptial Enquiry Papers)

These papers are usually prepared by the Priest in the parish in which each of you lives at present. It is very important to note that a minimum of 3 months’ notice needs to be given to the priest of both the bride’s and the groom’s own parishes as well as to the priest of the church where the couple wishes to marry

If the couple is under 18 then the requirement is 6 months’ notice.

Bookings for the marriage ceremony need to be made in person directly with a priest. Only in exceptional circumstances and subject to verification, can this be done by a representative.  Marriage documents need to be completed and this requires meeting with the priest, usually of your local parish.

The following will be required for that meeting:

1. The baptismal certificate should not be more than 6 months old.
2. Confirmation Certificate which is not more than 6 months old.
3. Document/s indicating freedom to marry.

These forms indicate that you are a full member of the Church and that there is no record of you having been married previously in the Church.