Who can marry at Saint Mary Cathedral? Registered parishioners and non parishioners are able to marry here. One or both (bride or groom) must be baptized Catholic.
What determines your fee? There are a few determinations regarding fee scales, those being whether you are a parishioner of the Cathedral and if you live within the boundaries of the Diocese of Austin. To obtain a parishioner rate you must be a registered member at the Cathedral for a minimum of 6 months and active within the community. Your registration at the Cathedral cannot be linked to your parent's account.
What is included in your fee?
Wedding Coordinator - they will be with you from the beginning of the process to filing your marriage license with the State after the wedding.
Wedding Monitor- they will coordinate and run the wedding rehearsal as well as provide support the day of the wedding.
Music Director- This person will work with you in coordinating your music selection for all aspects of your wedding day. Please visit the music page for more information.
Cantor- Under the director of the Music Director
Florist- 2 large arrangements will be prepared and delivered to the Cathedral for your wedding- (please ask wedding coordinator for more details after your wedding date has been confirmed).
Facilities - Utilities and custodial personnel for set up and clean up of bride's room, Sacristy, and Cathedral before and after ceremony.
Parking at Capitol Tower Garage: Tickets can be validated if entered after 5pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday. The validation machine is located in the school gym (floor 2). Street parking is also available. Two spots will be reserved in front of the Cathedral for the bride and groom.
**Please remember that communications will be made only with the couple – please, do not give our email addresses to wedding planners or anyone “helping” with your wedding, etc.