Mass & Ceremony

Planning a Catholic convalidation ceremony? Learn what it means, how to prepare with your parish, what happens during the celebration, and how to plan invitations and programs for your guests.

Learn how to print and assemble a Catholic wedding program booklet at home, including the best paper weight, booklet sizes, double-sided printing, folding, stapling, and common mistakes to avoid.

Planning a Traditional Latin Mass wedding? Learn what to expect at a Traditional Latin Nuptial Mass, including the difference between Low Mass and High/Sung Mass, Latin and English support, guest participation, Holy Communion guidance, and how to help loved ones follow the liturgy with confidence.

Discover the meaning behind beloved Catholic wedding traditions, including the lazo, arras, wedding veil, and presenting flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn what each tradition symbolizes, when it may take place during a Catholic wedding, and how to thoughtfully incorporate these customs into your celebration.

Wondering what non-Catholic guests should do during Communion at a Catholic wedding? This guide explains Catholic wedding Communion etiquette, who ordinarily receives, what guests can do instead, and how to make everyone feel welcome while respecting the Eucharist.

Wondering who walks down the aisle at a Catholic wedding—and in what order? This guide explains common Catholic wedding processional options, where parents and attendants fit, and what to confirm with your parish before the big day.

Choosing your Catholic wedding readings can feel overwhelming. This guide explains what goes where during the Wedding Mass, how to choose meaningful Scripture readings, and what to ask your parish as you plan the liturgy.

Planning a Catholic wedding Mass program? Learn what to include, the general order of a Nuptial Mass, and how to create a beautiful program that helps every guest follow along.