No, Claire and Ed are having a Rite of Marriage ceremony which does not include a full mass.
Do I need to be Catholic to attend the ceremony?
No! Claire and Ed welcome all family and friends with open arms. There is no pressure for anyone to participate in prayers or religious aspects of the ceremony.
Why is there such a long break between the ceremony and cocktail hour? What am I supposed to do?
Claire and Ed are not doing a first look and because they love their friends and family so much, they don't want to miss cocktail hour! They'll be doing photos following the ceremony before cocktail hour begins. They recommend using this time to rest at the hotel, freshen up, or explore Back Bay, the area around the Lenox!