Church Wedding in The Philippines: Checklist of Requirements
Church Wedding in The Philippines: Checklist of Requirements
Church Wedding in The Philippines: Checklist of Requirements
Requirements
in the Philippines
Most people dream of getting married in a Catholic church. Unlike civil weddings, however,
preparing for a church wedding requires more investment upfront, both in terms of time and
money.
As long as you’re ready to deal with these tradeoffs, then a church wedding can be a
memorable experience for you.
The list below gives you an overview of church wedding requirements. Do you want a sample
timeline to have an idea of what’s involved in a wedding preparation? Check out this guide.
Core Requirements.
Take note that you should start completing the church wedding requirements 6 months to at
least 2 months before the wedding date. Make sure you know the validity period of each
document to ensure everything remains valid prior to your wedding.
Marriage License (valid for 120 days from the date of issuance). For a complete list of
requirements needed to obtain this license, please download the Civil Wedding
Requirements Checklist;
Baptismal certificate (with "For marriage purposes only" annotation)
Confirmation ("kumpil") certificate (with "For marriage purposes only" annotation)
PSA Birth Certificates
Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
Canonical Interview
Pre-Cana/Marriage Preparation Seminar
Marriage Banns
List of Principal Sponsors and Entourage Members
Wedding Permit (if applicable)
Confession (if applicable)
2 x 2 ID size pictures