Everyone that thinks this guy paid $5000 for a priest tp marry them, speak up. Didn’t happen!
I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I’m lying.
I didn’t want to get married in the church by that time in my life especially after the molestation arrempts against me by a priest and Christian Brother.
My father was the one who paid the money and said they “suggested” a donation, not a fee or charges for my wedding.
He then told me the church wanted me to go to confession before hand and I refused.
They still married my wife and I on a Saturday in a small side chapel with about 10 people present. I don’t know if an extra “fee” was paid for the ceremony but do know $5000 was paid ahead of time.
Looks like you didn’t get any takers on your swipe at me.
You should go to confession. Please know I forgive you.
Take care.
The only $5K fee for a wedding I’ve ever heard of was when my nephew, like his parents, wanted to be married at the National Cathedral in DC @ 20 years ago. No idea what the cost is now. I suppose the popularity of the venue demands the value/cost.
Most churches anticipate a donation of a few hundred dollars, which is fair given the cost of opening/operating the building. There’s usually a separate stipend for the clergy. If the couple is financially disadvantaged, and want a simple wedding in a small chapel, any fees are typically waived.