Marriage Ceremony in The Phils after Civil Marriage in the US

[bislig2alabama 1]

We married in Alabama June, 22 2004 and remarried in Bislig, surigao del sur in Dec. 28, 2006. Had no such problems. My wife took to the philippines our copy of our marriage in U. S. A. AND a copy of the report of marriage to a foreigner abroad that we filed with the Philippne Embassy in Washington D. C. I think that is what you have yet to do. That document can be uploaded and filed via mail with the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D. C. or with the closest Philippine countsulors office to you residence. It takes about two weeks ans is relative inexpensive. The embassy then registers you legal marriage in the Philippines for you. Do not forget when you have children to register them with the embassy for dual citizenship. Good luck, our marriage is on youtube under, bislig2alabama. hope this helps!

[bislig2alabama 1]

Neither of those documents are required by the Catholic Church for marriage. They want Baptism and Confirmation. Not MC and ROMA.

FYI-The Consular reports are sent to the DFA quarterly. From the DFA, they are sent to the CRG. Then to the NSO. A process that takes at least six months

Wouldn't that defeat the whole Holy Sacrament/Married in the Catholic Church thingie?

She?

sorry. our wedding was not Catholic.

[Hank_ 9,174]

No he said it was a renewal of vows in his very first post...

Here this will help you read it easier:

My wife and I were married in a Civil Ceremony last year after her arrival here in the US on a K-1 visa. I

promised my wife an actual Church wedding Ceremony in the Philippines once she was free to travel.

We are now making the arrangements , after speaking to the Church Chancery in Cebu where we want to RE NEW our vows,

Hate to break it to you but the marriage license is all signed and recorded... they are MARRIED.

Maybe in your "world" no one is married that doesn't get married in a church ( jeez!), but they are legally married so it simply a renewal of vows.

Truly do you think you are even the slightest bit helpful?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Neither of those documents are required by the Catholic Church for marriage. They want Baptism and Confirmation. Not MC and ROMA.

FYI-The Consular reports are sent to the DFA quarterly. From the DFA, they are sent to the CRG. Then to the NSO. A process that takes at least six months

Wouldn't that defeat the whole Holy Sacrament/Married in the Catholic Church thingie?

She?

The Minister that did our vow renewal second wedding in Philippines or whatever you wish to call it was a she.

[sunandmoon 450]

Quit trolling VJ or you will be banned.

calling the kettle black...

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Why would I want to revise my understanding of the canon law? Because some Roman Emperor commissioned a book to be wrote hundreds of centuries ago ? ..... NOT.

As for your first question... again you really need to read better, maybe try moving your lips as you read, or read out loud. Here is what he said, I will make in larger for you:

Didn't say anything about catholic....

The OP acknowledges that they can NOT have a catholic church wedding further in the post... yet you keep nagging about owning a canon and there are laws and his marriage isn't really until he follows those laws.

Me thinks you got a troll dude...

[Hank_ 9,174]

The OP got the answers he needed and moved on, didn't care about having a canon or its laws and moved on.

Me - I am just adjusting the tension on the reel....

[Kathryn41 3,205]

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[The Nature Boy 4,224]

The OP got the answers he needed and moved on, didn't care about having a canon or its laws and moved on.

Me - I am just adjusting the tension on the reel....

Yes the guy was clear. we went thru the same thing. we anted to renew in the Catholic church, but our big thing was a prior marriage for me. Me being non-catholic was not an issue.

[love4life09 15]

We married in Alabama June, 22 2004 and remarried in Bislig, surigao del sur in Dec. 28, 2006. Had no such problems. My wife took to the philippines our copy of our marriage in U. S. A. AND a copy of the report of marriage to a foreigner abroad that we filed with the Philippne Embassy in Washington D. C. I think that is what you have yet to do. That document can be uploaded and filed via mail with the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D. C. or with the closest Philippine countsulors office to you residence. It takes about two weeks ans is relative inexpensive. The embassy then registers you legal marriage in the Philippines for you. Do not forget when you have children to register them with the embassy for dual citizenship. Good luck, our marriage is on youtube under, bislig2alabama. hope this helps!

Thanks for your reply . May I ask are you both Catholic ? Were you married in a Catholic church ? My problem is that I am Baptist and have no Baptismal Certificate as it was like 30 years ago when i was Baptised . And I am not Catholic so I am having trouble getting Confirmation from the Catholic church. I'm fine with a non Catholic ceremony , but it's IMPORTANT to my wife , so we have started going to both Baptist AND Catholic churches. What a pain ! Oh and we DID report marriage to the PH embasssy in Chicago and have reciept letter . It's a start...

[dave01 16]

Thanks for your reply . May I ask are you both Catholic ? Were you married in a Catholic church ? My problem is that I am Baptist and have no Baptismal Certificate as it was like 30 years ago when i was Baptised . And I am not Catholic so I am having trouble getting Confirmation from the Catholic church. I'm fine with a non Catholic ceremony , but it's IMPORTANT to my wife , so we have started going to both Baptist AND Catholic churches. What a pain ! Oh and we DID report marriage to the PH embasssy in Chicago and have reciept letter . It's a start...

Having lived here for a long time the one thing that makes things happen is money. Go to the church, tell them that you are already married to each other and show them your marriage license. Tell them that you do not need any paperwork done and tell them how much money you would donate to the church for their time. If her family are members of the church have them go with you to talk with the priest.

[lierre 224]

I have no experience about that, but what I know is if already civilly married, the marriage certificate from NSO will suffice. Hence the need to report the marriage at a Philippine Consulate if not yet reported, which Apple21 stated already. The other Catholic-Church related requirements such as Baptismal Certificate, Confirmation Certificate, however, must still be provided. Plus sometimes, other churches have additional requirements which differ from the others.

Your wife may also want to visit this site: http://www.weddingsatwork.com/ and consider joining the online community of Filipina brides (this is via Yahoogroups). I joined that community when I was preparing for our wedding. Members there are Filipinas (some are the groom though) from around the globe, getting married in the Philippines. While I was a member I encountered posts from other brides who were civilly married in the US sharing experiences about the process and the like. You can also get good recommendations about vendors and stuff in Cebu which could help you in your planning.

Oh definitely have yoir wife join Weddings at Work yahoogroup the best resource for marrying in the Philippines!

Having lived here for a long time the one thing that makes things happen is money. Go to the church, tell them that you are already married to each other and show them your marriage license. Tell them that you do not need any paperwork done and tell them how much money you would donate to the church for their time. If her family are members of the church have them go with you to talk with the priest.

Dave01, throwing money at them is not necessary. Sad for you your spouse lives in such an area.

Also, as long as you report your marriage abroad to nearest Philippine consulate, you are already recognized as married in the Philippines. No need for marriage license application and affidavit in lieu of certificate to marry from USEM. You have to check with the church you get married in though. They have their own specific requirements for a church wedding

Good luck!

Edited January 25, 2013 by ivyanddan