Combine Marriage Records
If you converted your data from another program, you may have separate records for a bride and a groom. The PDS Marriage Register keeps a single record with both individuals' information.
In the Sacramental Registers add-on module, you can combine two records into one with all the relevant marriage information.
- On the Sacramental Registers tab, click .
- Select the groom's record, and review his information. If needed, click Groom Search to view current members.
- Select the bride's record, and review her information. If needed, click Bride Search to view current members.
- If the information is correct and you're ready, click Combine/OK.
- Click Yes to confirm you're ready to combine the records.
- If an entry on the records is conflicting, a message displays. Select which value to use in the combined record.
The bride and groom information now displays in a single record.
Need to indicate marriage validation? From the Marriage register, open the appropriate record, select Field View, and click Freedom to Marry on the Groom Information tab or the Bride Information tab. You can enter the dispensation, date, tribunal, case number, and any other information you need to track.