This evening Edoardo and I have an appointment with the priest!

There are several meetings planned wherein the priest discusses the truth of Christian marriage as one of the sacraments. This is part of the long process you will go through to ensure you are evenly matched and suited for each other.

Yes, most couples in Italy don’t bother with this but ours are old families wherein legitimacy is of high concern. His family is well placed with Mother Church, and mine is a staunch supporter of the Catholic Church at home in Sicily. It has to be this way.