Priest/Solominser

Betty Draper

We are having problems getting a Solemniser but we have a family member who is a priest.

If this was agreeable to the priest, would he legally be able to act a Solemniser in a non-religious services in a pub?

Moonbeam

Is the pub on the list of allowed venues in Ireland?

Betty Draper

Moonbeam wrote: »

Is the pub on the list of allowed venues in Ireland?

Yes, it is

Gatica

I'm surprised that it is, as there's no drink allowed an hour before and an hour after a civil ceremony. However, if it's a priest doing the ceremony, then I think the HSE rules do not apply to them.

Betty Draper

Completely off topic but they have a function room where they perform weddings and they even have a wedding co-ordinator *shock horror*, which makes it no different to getting married in a hotel with a bar


Anyway back on topic, does anyone know if a priest can act as a Solomistor outside a church?

newtothis

I remember someone saying that a bishop was marrying them, and it wasn't on the grounds of a church, have a look at the forums on weddingsonline.ie there may be more people that can answer your question.