Anyone Catholic and got married Outside?

View quoted message We have talked to the priest and he is fine with is having a small church ceremony during the week and then a ceremony celebration and reception on the saturday.
The parents aren't happy about still.

You just need to find an officiant. since your FH isnt catholic you wont be able to have a full mass

You can definitely do an outdoor ceremony but a Catholic priest is not able to perform it because they are only allowed to perform marriages inside the Catholic church. You'll have to get a different officiant if you want an outdoor ceremony. Do what YOU want, it doesn't matter what your parents want.

Not Catholic but we did a religious ceremony outdoors. For us, it was the content of the ceremony not the location. Some more “traditional” (aka older generation) people thought it was weird but it was our wedding and we didn’t think we would lose any of the religious aspect having it outdoors. That being said, I have never actually heard of a catholic ceremony being outside. But, ask around and see if a priest will do it. If not, talk to your parents. Explain your reasoning for an outdoor ceremony and that it is your and your husbands wedding and your faith. I think it’s important to recognize their beliefs but also stress this is about you and your husband and your beliefs as a couple.

Religious Officiants are available to marry out outside of the Church by going to the city hall near you. The ceremony can be held outside as you wish to do and not have to have it done inside the church. This compromise will make all happy in the endf or your mom and you two.