my wedding took only 10minutes

@geen1234 (111)
Philippines
April 30, 2012 12:49pm CST
i remembered my wedding day, i was late going to church by 15minutes, sad to say but the Priest got mad at me. so when ceremony started, we knelled,after 15minutes, its done already, we did not even stand. not even saying, I pronounced you man and wife. 8 months preparation, but 15 minutes ceremony, priest walked away....
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8 responses
• Canada
30 Apr 12
Unfortunately, when we marry, it's "our day." However, it's also the day for other people. Conducting weddings is just one aspect of the business of a church. They often schedule many celebrations in the same day... weddings, baptisms, etc. They have a timeline and they have to follow it. With you being 15 minutes late, it probably left the priest very close to the start time of another commitment. I would imagine that was his reason for being upset. I hope that you had a nice reception or gathering after your ceremony where you were able to celebrate your union... congratulations!
@geen1234 (111)
• Philippines
30 Apr 12
yes, we have a nice reception prepared by my in-laws. when we got our marriage contract in the church, The priest was there, we asked why and what happen to him that day, he just said that, it is a lesson for you, so you will not be late again. my husband answered, most of my visitors are Pastors, You just showed what kind of leader are you.
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• Philippines
30 Apr 12
The priest said it is a lesson for you so you will not be late again. The problem is, you only get married once. nyike. I honestly dont know what to comment in here. A part of me says that it truly serves you right; while a part of me says that you shouldve been given much consideration. As for the pastors, hmmm... it would also be a mixed judgement just as i have.
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1 May 12
Priest supposed to be good person, understanding, forgiveness,but whose fault was that?. I think its your late, maybe Priest or church give extra time for another occasion, in their church about 1-2hr's. I hate that kind of priest really
• Philippines
15 May 12
That is sad but consider your self lucky because I know some couples who rescheduled their wedding because one of them was late in attending the ceremony. I think it depends on how strict the church is. There are some churches who wouldn't mind if one of the couple was late, while there are others who cannot tolerate even a minute of lateness.
@geen1234 (111)
• Philippines
16 May 12
i hope every church or priest have patience of being late, specially it is once in a lifetime.
• India
4 May 12
Marriage means it is just giving your husband the full right on you. It includes the care,love and protection on you. It it a need preparation becuase it need an active participation of all you family members. This is the reason one of the reason why it needs a long preparation. Really the function is really simple but creating a platform for the marriage is little difficult.
@geen1234 (111)
• Philippines
4 May 12
marriage is sacred, i want to marry once only, if ever i will get marry again, maybe a renewal of vows only. i do not want to say period, but this is i am praying, that he will be the first and last.
• Indonesia
14 Sep 12
Maybe that day the priest shall attend another wedding, however, he should do all the wedding procession according to the rehearsal if he can consider the reason for your late. This may be an example for other couples who are getting married.
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
8 May 12
I'm sorry to hear this, and on your big day. You should write the priest a letter and tell him nicely that as a man of the cloth he did poorly by you. That a wedding is a big day for a couple and there is expense involved. You could not possibly in the future want a man with such little understanding tell you how to live your life. It was a terrible thing to happen on anyone's wedding day. And to be rude to you is something I've never heard of - not even about scoundrels.
@geen1234 (111)
• Philippines
8 May 12
yes, it was 8 months preparation for just 15minutes ceremony. i just hope, he will not do that again to others. at first we've planned to talk to higher priest but i do not like scandal ( if that is word to be use) especially if church is involve.
• Singapore
8 May 12
I'm sad to hear about how your wedding day went. It should be a happy for you, and for all of your friends. While it's generally not nice to be late for such a ceremony which has offended the priest as a result, if there's a valid excuse and it's explained to the priest, then I think there's nothing much to worry about. Apologise, don't commit the same mistake for any other function and ceremonies again and continue with your wedding celebrations. With that, congratulations!
@geen1234 (111)
• Philippines
8 May 12
what we did now, is not attending to that church, we attend mass to the next church, anyway we are just boundary of the 2 street.
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
22 Jul 12
Don't be sad. You can not accidentally come too late. Hope your happy household. GBU.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
11 Sep 12
Just 10 minutes, how does it happened? Yah, imagine the preparation took many months and to end with 10 minutes ceremony. Anyway, you can always have your vows renewed and make sure it will take a little longer the second time