New Web site aims to help Catholic couples prepare for marriage

Published: 2006-07-05

MARKHAM, Ontario (CNS) -- With an estimated 280,000 Catholic weddings taking place in Canada and the United States each year, it isn't always easy to plan a ceremony that is both personalized and understandable to guests of many faiths. But a new Web site, www.CatholicBrides.com, aims to assist couples throughout the various stages of the average 17-month engagement period, during the ceremony itself and afterward. The site also offers articles on a variety of topics, ranging from an introduction to the Catholic faith to an explanation of the different rites that can be used for Catholic weddings and a guide to etiquette in Catholic churches. Engaged couples can learn about pre-Cana courses, wedding music, interfaith marriages and other wedding-related issues. More than 23,000 people visited the Web site during its first three months of operation, according to CatholicBrides.com, which is based in Markham.

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