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Catholic Wedding Mass: Every Part Explained Step by Step

Priest blessing a couple during the Rite of Marriage inside a Catholic chapel in Mexico

The Catholic wedding Mass unfolds in five parts: the introductory rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Rite of Marriage, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the concluding rites. Understanding this order helps couples coordinate with the priest, estimate how long the ceremony will actually run, and plan the logistics of the rest of the day.