Marriage
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Planning to get married? Congratulations! We rejoice with you!
We rejoice that you desire to be married in the Catholic Church! Because the Sacrament of Matrimony is such a great gift, Christ calls you to a full and prayerful preparation for this life-long commitment. We take our role in this preparation very seriously and look forward to preparing you for this beautiful sacrament.
FAQs about Marriage at Blessed Sacrament
Who can be married at Blessed Sacrament? Blessed Sacrament welcomes engaged couples who want to celebrate their wedding here as long as either the bride or groom is a baptized Catholic.
How do we begin? To plan your special day, first email sacraments@bspwa.org or call the Parish Office at (206) 547-3020 and complete this form: Pre-Cana Application We will invite you to an initial meeting in which we ask general questions to understand your situation and explain the marriage preparation requirements and documents needed.
What is involved in marriage preparation at Blessed Sacrament? We are using Witness to Love, a program in which engaged couples work with mentor couples to develop the virtues necessary for a successful marriage. Please see ourWitness to Love web page for more information about this program.
How long does marriage preparation take? Marriage preparation at Blessed Sacrament usually takes couples 7-9 months to complete. Exceptions to this rule can be made for exceptional situations.
Can anyone prepare for marriage at Blessed Sacrament? We do prepare couples for weddings in other parishes, as space allows.
What if we are parishioners at Blessed Sacrament but want to get married at a different parish? We will prepare your required paperwork here and send it to the parish where you will be married.
What if I have been married before? We will talk about this at our first contact with you.
What fees are involved? The wedding fee for current parishioners is $1,400.00. (Please note that to qualify as a current parishioner, you must have been registered in the parish for at least 18 months, attend Mass regularly and contribute in some way to the life and work of the parish.) The wedding fee includes a cantor, an accompanist, and a wedding liturgy assistant.
The wedding fee for non-parishioners is $3,000.00.
Marriage preparation at Blessed Sacrament is $300.00, with additional fees for a premarital inventory and a natural family planning course.
Please know that couples will not be turned away because of financial hardship. Please make an appointment to discuss your circumstances.
What times are available for weddings? Weddings normally do not occur during the season of Lent. During other seasons of the year, weddings may be held on Saturdays at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, or 2:00 PM.
What about music for our wedding? Please click here for information about music for Nuptial Masses and Wedding Rites at Blessed Sacrament.
What if we are already married civilly? We can help you prepare for the convalidation (“blessing”) of your marriage. Please email sacraments@bspwa.org or call the Parish Office at 206-547-3020.