[NYer]

I was under the impression that such a marriage, while not sacramental, is still considered valid.

The woman wasn’t married in a church. If a Catholic enters marriage outside of the Catholic Church without the necessary dispensation, then the marriage is considered invalid and is not recognized by the Church. Moreover, this action places the person in a state of mortal sin. For instance, if a Catholic marrying either another Catholic or anyone else just decides to be married in some other Church or by a Justice of the Peace, that marriage is invalid. While such a marriage may have legal standing in the eyes of the state, it has no legitimate standing in the eyes of the Church. Ref

[NYer]

Forgot to include you in this ping.

[NYer]

Forgot to include you in this ping.

[steve86]

If a Catholic enters marriage outside of the Catholic Church without the necessary dispensation, then the marriage is considered invalid and is not recognized by the Church. Moreover, this action places the person in a state of mortal sin.

As you know, the mortal sin aspect is applicable only if marital relations occur, which is generally the case but not always.