SCHEDULING A WEDDING at the CATHEDRAL

 

Our Wedding Coordinator will be happy to schedule an appointment with the engaged couple 6-12 months prior to the intended wedding date.  Please contact Mrs. Joan Sims at 337-232-1322 Monday through Thursday. 

 

Before the couple comes for their appointment with our Wedding Coordinator, they are required to have the following documentation/funds (check or money order) to present at the time of the meeting.

 

·        Updated BAPTISM certificate (dated within 1 year of anticipated wedding date)

·        Updated CONFIRMATION certificate (dated within 1 year of wedding date)

·        LETTER OF PERMISSION from the Pastor of the bride if she is not a St. John parishioner.

·        Notarized AFFIDAVIT stating there is “no previous marriage” by any party who is non-Catholic.  This should be completed by a parent, sibling, or close relative of the non-Catholic  party.

·        ANNULMENT documents, if applicable

·        NAME of celebrant

·        $750.00 MAINTENANCE USE FEE (non-refundable after appointment) for non-parishioners of St. John Parish.  This can be in the form of a check or money order made payable to St. John Cathedral.  

·        $130.00 WEDDING FEE for registered parishioners of Cathedral Parish. (You must be registered with the Parish at least one year before beginning the wedding process).  This can be in the form of a check or money order made payable to St. John Cathedral.  

·        $250.00 DEPORTMENT DEPOSIT refundable upon request after the wedding, providing conduct and behavior of the wedding party was appropriate for rehearsal and wedding.  Please make this check payable to St. John Cathedral.

·        $200.00 BASE FEE - ORGANIST/MUSIC COORDINATOR made payable to Mr. Thomas Niel.  Any additional fees, when applicable, are payable at least 2 weeks before the wedding.

 

Please Note:  Your wedding date IS NOT SECURED until all of this documentation has been presented, fees paid, and all requirements have been met.