The Philippines is one country where weddings are a big deal. Weddings are not only a matter of fulfilling the couple’s dream event, but also wholeheartedly embracing the required paperwork and customs. Budgeting, planning, and event planning all come into play, causing even the most serious of systematic two significant stresses in preparation. Here is an overview of what couples should expect from a Catholic wedding in the Philippines:
Marriage age: Maturity is key.
The marriageable age of today’s Filipinos has gone up considerably. Where before Filipinos married early (in their teens), the 1998 revised Family Code of the Philippines now requires a higher age requirement for those planning to tie the knot.
No one younger than 18 was allowed to marry. Those aged 18 to 21 must submit a written parental consent form, while those under the age of 25 must submit a written “ This is no more than a note by which parents express their conscience (and not necessarily approve) of their children’s marriage plans.
The age requirement is said to encourage maturity in the relationship.
Preparation: There is no such thing as a hurricane.
As with other countries, whirlwind romances are happening in the Philippines. Preparing for a wedding ceremony at though is a completely different matter.
Typically, teams need 4 to 12 months to prepare. Others may perform the feather ceremony in as little as 2 to 3 months. The first few months are for making reservations as reception venues and churches get booked up very quickly, especially in January; April, May, June, December.
The last months of the remains are devoted to the reception of marriage documents. There is a lot of paper and legs involved.
Documents, Forerunners of Faith
It is enough to beat the requirements of the documents and seminaries. In short, the catholic church and the state have their own list of requirements, thus multiplying the required documents and pamphlets. (Plus fees) for two.
There are of course some surveys that can be prepared and paid for online. The catch is this: While the documents are paid early, it is not advisable to get them earlier than 4 months before the wedding day.
Both the city and catholic churches impose certain validity dates on their documents. For example, the church will reject any marriage license issued. city hall, if the document is more than 120 days old. The town hall will also require you to obtain a birth certificate and a certificate of last birth dates no marriage (CENOMAR) issued by the National Statistics Office.
Money matters
Whoever says that money is the root of all evil does not understand that money is also necessary in life. Not only can you get married for free in the Philippines.
Whether the couple wants to follow tradition or try the latest trend, there is one aspect that cannot be overlooked in a Catholic wedding . Couples who cannot pay for private church rites (at least a thousand pesos case) may opt for a cheaper mass church wedding rite (a few hundred).
For newer couples, however, the typical wedding cost today is “low-budget” between 40,000 and 150,000 pesos. Medium-sized and grandiose celebrations can even reach a million! Meal allowance for bulk expenses.
Catholic weddings in the Philippines have and will continue to foster a tradition that requires time, money and an unwavering commitment to the sacrament of marriage. The majority of the country’s Catholic population is reconsidering divorce. For in the Archipelago divorce was never permitted. The year in the meantime is seen as the cause of the last thing.
