To be married in the Catholic Church, either you or your affianced needs to be a baptised Catholic. The most important thing to do first is to arrange to meet your local parish priest. He will tell you of the requirements that are needed to be married in the Catholic Church. He will also tell you about government requirements for marriage. If either of you has been married before, you should mention this to the priest at your first meeting with him.

It is required that all couples undertake preparation and marriage education before they are married. Your priest celebrant will be able to give you information about the preparation courses offered in a parish or in the diocese. It is important not to book a church or chapel and reception venue until after you have spoken to your local priest and until you have contacted a priest who has undertaken to celebrate your wedding for you.

Contact your local parish and parish priest for more information.