You must call the Church Office at 419-358-8631 and make an appointment with a priest 6 months prior to your anticipated wedding date. A firm wedding date should not be made prior to speaking with a priest. Pre-Cana program is required for all couples in preparation for the sacrament.

Marriage Preparation

  A wedding is a special and joyful time for a bride & groom, for their families and friends and for the entire parish community.   Great care is taken to see that the Wedding Ceremony is reverent, graceful, beautiful and open to the movement of God’s spirit among us.
 

                                                                    PARISH POLICIES                                                                               

 Designation of Parish

• Marriages are celebrated in the parish where at least one of the parties is registered. Couples wishing to marry outside their parish must obtain approval from both pastors.  Weddings outside of a Catholic Church require permission of the Bishop.

Day and Time of Wedding

• Saturday is the customary wedding day.  Weddings are scheduled to begin between the hours of 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.   Weddings must start at the appointed time.

Rehearsal

• Please reserve the Church for rehearsal and wedding time.  Rehearsals begin promptly at the set time.  Call the Church Office to set a time.

Music

• All Music chosen must be suitable for a Church Service. Please call the church office to arrange for a parish musician/s to serve at your wedding. 
• He will provide you with suggestions and guidelines concerning the music, as well as his fees.   After you have secured a date with a priest, please contact the office to make an appointment to plan your music 419-358-8631..

 Floral Decorations

• No flowers are to be placed on the Altar.  No furnishing or seasonal decorations may be rearranged or removed.  Adhesive tape or hot glue may not be used on pews. For safety reasons, Aisle Runners can not be used.

 Attendants

• It is suggested that young attendants be at least 4 years of age.

Rice

• No rice, flower petals or substitute materials may be used inside or outside the church.

Photographer

• Photo sessions after the ceremony must end before the beginning of the next service.
• Please observe the regulations as presented by the Wedding Directors.  Thank you.

• The pastor will assist you with any other questions you might have.