OSMOld Saint Mary's Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Church, San Francisco, California. The Old Cathedral of St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception. Run by the Paulist Fathers. A historic landmark in CA. A perfect place for your wedding ceremony!
The interior of Old Saint Mary's Cathedral. Our Roman Catholic Church, located near downtown San Francisco, California, and many hotels, is a beautiful location for your Catholic Wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom after their wedding ceremony. Old Saint Mary's, a historic church and landmark, is a perfect location for your Roman Catholic Wedding ceremony in San Francisco, CA. We are located near the hotels in downtown SF and Nob Hill, and are on a cable car line.
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Photo and Video Guidelines for Weddings

Because a wedding is worship, we ask that all who work at Old Saint Mary's, including photographers and videographers, act in a professional manner, respecting the sacredness of the ceremony and the assembly gathered in prayer. During the ceremony, picture-taking should be unobtrusive and respectful. If videotape equipment is used, it should be set up in a stationary place out of the sight lines of the assembly. Photographers may use the balcony.

Respecting the schedule of other weddings or church functions, the church can be made available for picture-taking before or after the ceremony. We recommend that photographers and videographers visit the church prior to the ceremony to become familiar with the surroundings and lighting conditions. Our present overhead lighting is mercury vapor and may require a special filter for the best results. During the procession, photographers/videographers must be unobtrusive and not obstruct or hold up the movement of the ministers and wedding party.

During the ceremony, those taking pictures may not:

  • be in the sanctuary (the altar area)
  • stand forward of the first pillar on the side aisles
  • stand forward of the last occupied pew in the center aisle
  • be positioned between the couple and the priest
  • stand on the pews or chairs
  • use flash or flood lights during the ceremony
  • use any theatrical spotlights already positioned in the church without prior written approval

Videographers may not change or add to the microphone system. The bridal couple is responsible for acquainting the photographer with these guidelines.

Before the wedding, please remind family members and friends to refrain from taking photos during the ceremony. Call (415) 288-3800 with any questions or concerns you might have. Call several days prior to the wedding ceremony, do not wait until the day of the ceremony.

 

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Paulists
 
The Old Cathedral of Saint Mary
of the Immaculate Conception
(Old Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church)
along with St. Mary's Catholic School and Catholic Center and Holy Family Mission: Roman Catholic Ministries of the Paulist Fathers
660 California Street
San Francisco, California 94108
phone: (415) 288-3800
fax: (415) 288-3838
email us!
Masses:
Weekdays: 7:30AM, 12:05PM
Saturday: 12:05PM, 5PM Vigil
Sunday: 8:30AM, 11AM
Holy Days: 7:30AM; 12:05PM; 5:15PM
Confession:
Monday and Wednesday-Saturday: after 12:05PM Mass
Saturday: 4:00-4:30PM
Or by appointment anytime.
Weddings and Sacraments:
Old Saint Mary's is a perfect location for your San Francisco Catholic wedding ceremony! Please see our wedding pages for more details. For other Sacraments, including Baptisms and Sacrament of the Sick, please see our Sacraments page or call (415) 288-3800 for more information.