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Normally the preparation process begins not less than one year before the desired wedding date.  \nDiscussion:  \n• Couples should be encouraged to contact the parish as soon as they become engaged. Many couples initiate wedding plans almost a year and a half to two years in advance. The earlier the couples contact the parish to arrange for a wedding the more beneficial the marriage preparation process may be for them.  \n• Beginning the marriage preparation process early provides additional opportunities for the couple to assess their individual readiness to marry and sufficient time to go through the three stages ofthe preparation process.  \n• If either of the two parties has been previously married, or if there are particular circumstances that require further attention (cf. Section III), additional time may be needed to determine the party’s freedom to marry in the Church and/ or to address their particular circumstances.  \n• If the couple should approach the Church for marriage less than a year before the wedding, the process for preparation needs to be honored in a responsible and realistic way. It is expected that the pastoral minister will exercise appropriate pastoral discretion.  \n• It is strongly recommended that the preparation process be completed at least six weeks prior to the wedding date. 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