Marriage Preparation

Congratulations on your engagement!  The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant (more than a contractual agreement) and the community of St. Gabriel is here to help you prepare for this permanent union and your wedding liturgy.

Who is this Marriage Preparation for:

 

• A man and woman with a recent engagement OR a couple who are already civilly married (outside the Catholic Church) and would now like to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
• To be married at St. Gabriel, the bride and/or groom should reside in our parish boundaries, be a registered parishioner, or have a historical family connection to St. Gabriel. Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.
  • The Sacrament of Matrimony is a communal sacrament, and one that should be celebrated in a church where you are a part of the community in some way. This ensures that we can support you through your wedding day and beyond into your new marriage.
  • If you live in our boundaries and are not yet a registered parishioner, we encourage you to begin coming to Mass at St. Gabriel and find ways to become a part of our community before getting married here. 

 

About the Process:

Our Marriage Preparation Coordinator will accompany couples preparing to be married through a step-by-step process that includes:

• Guidance through critical decision and preparation steps
• Marriage preparation for leading an enriched married life, guided by one of our sponsor couples
• Collection of information and establishing both parties are free to marry
• Meeting with a priest or deacon
• Liturgy planning with our Wedding Liturgical Coordinator
• Rehearsal and celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony 
• Post-wedding opportunities for the couple to grow together here at St. Gabriel

 

Get Started:  Wedding Inquiry Form 

Please inquire at least NINE to twelve months prior to the intended date of your marriage (and do not book reception space until after confirming a wedding date with us).

 We will reach out to you with more information and next steps.
 

 

Celebration of Matrimony Guidelines: Read More

When you celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony here at St. Gabriel, we desire to make it a sacred, holy and beautiful experience. Please review these guidelines before meeting with our Marriage Preparation Coordinator.