1. Anywhere
   In a Catholic church
2. On the property of a Catholic church
   B and C

A Catholic marrying another Catholic can marry nowhere other than the territory of a Catholic parish, usually the one in which they live. If the bride and groom belong to different parishes, the wedding usually takes place in the parish of the bride.

1. Wait in line with everyone else
   Remain seated
2. Go to the back of the line
   Leave

Only those who have received the sacrament of the eucharist may receive communion during a Catholic wedding ceremony. The ushers will move row by row to allow guests to receive Communion, so those not receiving should remain seated.

1. Where you turn to the people near you, shake hands and say "peace be with you"
   When all the guests give the bride and groom a thumbs up after they say "I Do"
2. A signal the priest gives to the guests, telling them to stand, kneel, or sit
   Instead of a kiss, the bride and groom embrace in a sign of peace between them and God

In this tradition, it is a time to appreciate those around you and wish them good fortune and peace in life. You shake the hand of the person next to you, or people around you, and wish them peace, and they do it back to you.

1. Why not?
   There is nothing wrong with it.
2. It is considered rude.
   The Bible forbids it.

While there is so expressly written rule that you cannot wear a hat to a Catholic wedding, it is frowned upon and considered rude. Normally, the wedding invitation will specify what guests should wear.

1. Nothing
   It depends on your religion
2. Make the sign of the cross
   Dip your finger in Holy Water

If you are Catholic, you will most likely dip your finger in the Holy Water and make the sign of the cross. Or, you could drop your right knee by the tabernacle. However, if you are not Catholic, you don't have to do any of these things.

1. Vows
   Rites of Marriage
2. Rites of Passage
   An agreement

While the verbiage will change from parish to parish, the words exchanged between the bride and groom are called the Rite of Marriage. For this, the entire congregation will stand, and the couple will recite their vows, which are actually the traditional wedding vows you are used to.

1. Yes, it is one of the requirements of having your ceremony in a Catholic church.
   No, it is just an option.
2. No, the mass takes place at a separate time.
   Yes, but all guests are not required to attend.

Catholic ceremonies can take place with or without a Mass, and opting for the Mass will add about 15-30 minutes to the process. They are usually combined because of the Sacrament of the Eucharist representing the bond of love between the bride and groom.

1. Yes, you do what the priest asks.
   You do not have to.
2. Yes, it is just part of the ceremony.
   No, you sit.

While the priest will ask you to kneel to pray, if you are not comfortable with that, especially if you are not religious, then you do not have to. The Catholic church has modernized, especially for weddings, to realize that some of these traditions cannot be forced on people

1. Stand
   Kneel
2. Sit
   Walk

The Introductory Rite is when the priest leads the way down the aisle carrying the cross. "Gloria" is a common hymn sung during that time, followed by a prayer, in which you will stand for all of it.

1. Strapless
   Short
2. Long
   Red

Keep in mind, you are not at this wedding for yourself, you are there for the bride and groom who invited you, and you are in a holy house. It is important to be respectful in as many ways as possible, and not wearing short or revealing attire is one way to do that.

1. Shirt and tie, possibly a jacket
   Button down shirt
2. Jeans and a polo
   Tuxedo

Just like women, men should dress conservatively. Details about dress should be included in the invitation, but if not, it's better to err on the side of caution and go shirt, tie and jacket. You can always take off the jacket if needed.

1. They are way longer
   They don't start for hours after the ceremony ends
2. Absolutely nothing
   There is a prayer every hour

While some receptions do start hours after a Catholic ceremony, this comes down to the timing of the chosen venue of the bride and groom, and not the Catholic religion. There is still music, dancing, food and cake!

1. Yes, you can just stand in the back.
   No, you should arrive at the time the invitation states.
2. No, you should arrive 15-30 minutes early.
   Yes, you can be quiet and take your seat.

Since there are so many processionals and traditions that take place at the very start of the ceremony, it is rude to interrupt them. It is suggested to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start time so you can figure out where you're seated and chat.

1. Unless otherwise stated by the couple, all, including children, are welcome.
   No, children are not allowed.
2. Children can attend the ceremony, but not the reception.
   Children can attend the reception, but not the ceremony.

It is commonplace in churches that everyone is welcome, and that includes children at weddings. However, the bride and groom can request that children not be present, so make sure you check with them before bringing the little ones.

1. Yes, of course!
   The church does not condone recreational drinking.
2. Beer and wine only, no liquor
   Yes, but only until 9 p.m.

There really aren't many difference between Catholic receptions and non-religious receptions. There might be more prayers and blessings, but everything else, including alcohol, will be the same.

1. Yes, if you are discreet
   No, that is considered highly rude.
2. Yes, but only during the break
   No, unless you receive permission

In the grand scheme of things, the ceremonies are not that long. They traditionally last from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Since you are witnessing the holy sacrament of marriage, it is highly frowned upon to leave during the ceremony.

1. Black
   Red
2. White
   Neon colors

It is tradition in most weddings that guests shouldn't wear white to weddings, but most important at Catholic weddings because white is a symbolization of virginity, and in the Catholic religion, women are meant to remain virgins until marriage.

1. Whatever they want
   Go where the bride and groom go
2. Go back home
   Go to the reception spot to wait

Since there are usually long gaps between the end of a Catholic ceremony and the reception time, guests may find themselves with time to kill. There are no rules as to what they can do, so if they want to grab a drink or a quick snack, they are free to do so.

1. No rap music
   Only church approved ballads
2. Preferably nothing with curse words in it
   There are no limits on music.

That Catholic church does not preside over the reception, so there are no church limitations placed on the type of music that can be played. The only limitation would come down to what the bride and groom like.

1. In the summer
   During times of confession
2. At night
   On Tuesdays

Churches are a place of worship and are usually open at all time for people to come and go. However, the church will close to the public when there is a wedding, but there are limitations on when weddings can take place. If the church has regular confession hours, the wedding must be completely over before that starts, which is why many Catholic ceremonies take place in the early to mid-afternoon.

1. It is deeply rooted in tradition not to do so.
   Yes, times have changed.
2. It is bad luck!
   Yes, that doesn't apply to Catholic weddings.

The tradition of not seeing each other before the wedding came from the time of arranged marriages. It was thought that if the couple had time to see each other beforehand, they would have time to change their mind and escape.

1. They usually act as flower girl and ring bearer.
   No, they would be too disruptive.
2. Yes, if they are accompanied by the parents at all times
   No, they don't understand what's happening.

Just as in non-religious weddings, kids can serve as the flower girl or ring bearer. There may be more specifics in a Catholic ceremonies, but the concept is the same.

1. If that's what you choose
   It is not suggested.
2. Yes, only immediate family members are invited to the ceremony
   You could go to the ceremony and not the reception, but not the other way around

The Catholic Church is all about sacraments, tradition, and respect. If you are invited to the ceremony with the reception following, you are expected to attend both, or neither.

1. With permission from the church
   Absolutely not
2. If it's an immediate relative
   Only the parts that aren't prayers

In a Catholic wedding, the couple must be married by a priest. If not, the marriage is not valid in the eyes, or law, of the church.

1. You will be asked to do so
   Nothing
2. You will not be allowed to receive Communion
   You will have to say 10 Hail Marys

If you are not religious, or do not wish to kneel for prayer, no one will force you. Weddings bring together all sorts of people, and you get to retain your personal choices while attending one.

1. At a church-approved venue
   At the house on the church property
2. It can take place anywhere
   At a nearby hotel

There are no guidelines for where receptions can take place after a Catholic ceremony. It can be in a garden, a barn or anywhere else that holds weddings.

1. You say it when the priest asks
   Come forward before the wedding
2. You keep it to yourself
   Don't go to the wedding

In Catholic ceremonies, the priest does not ask if anyone objects to the marriage. Instead, weddings are announced in newspapers ahead of the ceremony. If you object, you would come forward before the wedding day.

1. After the final prayer
   After the kiss
2. You shouldn't
   After the sign of peace

If the ceremony includes Mass, it will end with the sign of peace. If there is no mass, the ceremony will end with "Go in peace with Christ." There isn't usually a kiss at the end, and no clapping.

1. Her father
   God
2. No one
   The mother

In Catholic tradition, no one gives the bride or groom away. They believe that the bride and groom give themselves to each other.

1. Baptism
   Confirmation
2. Communion
   All of the above

In order to have a Catholic ceremony, both the bride and groom must be baptized, have received first communion and been confirmed. Finding these documents doesn't take much time, but if one or both parties is converting, that is a much longer process.

1. Yes, as long as the church has nothing else going on
   No, Catholic weddings must be booked a year in advance.
2. It can be booked no shorter than three months in advance.
   They can, but not held at the church

Catholic weddings need to be planned around the priest's schedule. You'll also need ample time leading up to the wedding for the classes and meetings.

1. The best man
   The ring bearer
2. She walks down by herself
   The groom's parents

Since the groom and best man enter the altar through a side door, the maid of honor is left to walk down the aisle alone. She is the last one to walk down the aisle before the bride.

1. Yes, during the Old or New Testament reading
   No, it's not proper.
2. Yes, but only siblings
   No, only the official wedding party can participate.

Having a loved one read a passage from the Old or New Testament is a good way to include a friend who couldn't be part of the wedding party, or a family member who has special meaning to you. This comes after the opening hymn

1. No, they must use the traditional vows.
   Yes, they can add personal vows to the traditional ones.
2. Yes, they can use fully original vows.
   No, the priest must write them.

While the bride and groom must recite the traditional Rite or Marriage vows, they can add their own vows as well. They can either be read by the bride and groom themselves, or by the priest.

1. Prior to the processional
   After the recessional
2. They don't, but the bride does
   A and B

The guests can either do it before the processional or just after the recessional. The timing, though, will depend on the priest.