When do you give the flowers to Mary at her altar?

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When do you give the flowers to Mary at her altar?

posted 2 years ago in Catholic

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Busy bee

lisalulu September 19, 2009 Santa Barbara,CA

My florist and my organist told me of a custom where the bride brings flowers to mary's altar. When is that in the service? Also, when does the unity candle lighting happen?

Thanks!

2 years ago

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september912 September 12, 2009 Charlotte, NC

I'm sure it varies, but for us the Unity Candle will be right after the exchange of rings and the flowers to Mary will be right after Communion. Hope that helps!

2 years ago

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Busy bee

lisalulu September 19, 2009 Santa Barbara,CA

that does help. Thank you!

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AnamCara April 10, 2010 Ireland/Connecticut

Another option I've seen that is nice is for the two mothers to present the flowers to Mary. It's a nice way to get the moms involved.

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Mrs. Spring May 10, 2009 California

You'll probably also want to check with your priest as some do the ceremony in a specific order. Ours wouldn't even allow a unity candle and the flowers had to be presented after the eucharist, but this varies from parish to parish.

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