For wedding questions, please do not email, call or stop by the church office; the staff will simply refer you to the wedding coordinator.
Scheduling
Complete the Wedding Intake Form.
Prior to setting a date, you must have completed your prenuptial interview and secured an officiant: the wedding date will only be scheduled after this and then will be no less than six months thereafter.
We recommend that you not sign any contract or pay any fees and deposits with venues and vendors prior to the prenuptial interview and setting of the wedding date. We are not able to change our practices to meet venue and vendor arrangements.
A wedding may be celebrated within the context of a Mass or without it. One of the parties to the marriage must be a Catholic in good standing. Normally if the marriage is between a Catholic and a non-Catholic, the nuptial Mass is not celebrated.
General Timeline
- Before scheduling:, contact the Church Wedding Coordinator via the form linked above, then schedule and complete your prenuptial interview and secure the officiant if necessary.
- Meet with the Church Wedding Coordinator to decide upon a date and time and review & sign the wedding contract.
- Plan your ceremony with the Church Wedding Coordinator and coordinate as per guidelines with any private wedding planner.
- Complete the Three to Get Married retreat and any required meetings..
Always consult with the Church Wedding Coordinator regarding guidelines.
Marriage Preparation:
The Church of St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows offers an excellent retreat called Three to Get Married for engaged couples. This weekend-long retreat will be the primary method of marriage preparation in lieu of private preparation by Fr. Price or another priest or deacon; you must still allow for six months between contacting the church and the ceremony. Additional reading material is available.