Your Wedding as Worship

In our Catholic tradition, a wedding is first and foremost a gathering for worship. For a man and woman, the giving of themselves and their entire lives to one another is a profound act of faith - in God and in each other. The songs, the prayers, the readings from Scripture, the blessings, the exchange of vows and rings - all are chosen to give expression to that faith. We encourage the couple to spend time and careful thought in the selection of these aspects of their wedding rite from the treasury of possibilities the Church offers for their use.

A very old saying in the Church states, "The way we pray is the way we believe." So the way we celebrate the rite of marriage at Old Saint Mary's reflects our faith and beliefs as Catholic Christians. We ask those who wish to celebrate their wedding here to observe our liturgical style of worship. These are described below, so please read them carefully. We receive wonderful feedback from couples about the beauty and meaningfulness of the ceremonies they experience here, even when it differs other churches.

Getting Married at Old Saint Mary's | Music