Catholic - one party of the couple must be a baptized Catholic
Where you will marry (preparing at Saint Mary Cathedral):
Marrying at Saint Mary Cathedral
determining factors involved ($3,000 or $4,000)
Marrying somewhere else
$250 Administrative Fee
Where you live: - If you live inside or outside of the Diocese of Austin
Member of Saint Mary Cathedral: How long has the bride or groom been registerd parishioners of the parish? (not how long your parents have been registered)
support and participation in the parish community are reviewed to determine rate
Destination Weddings: Coming from outside Saint Mary Cathedral
you are requested to coordinate your own officiant/celebrant for your wedding
To be considered as a member of the parish registration must be listed under the name of the catholic party/bride or groom (Non-Catholic parties would not register as parishioners of Saint Mary Cathedral)
3) Additional Facts to Consider:
A conversation regarding membership may reduce the above listed price - this is NOT guaranteed!
Destination Wedding officiants/celebrants must receive approval from the Bishop's Office of the Diocese 1-month before the date of the wedding.
Clergy: please review Approved Guidelines for Visiting Clergy here
4) Planning your Liturgy - please the the link in the menu
5) Music - An organist and cantor is provided by the Cathedral for weddings.
Cost: $200 (this fee may be waived - determination made by Wedding Coordinator)
Livestream will go live 5-10 minutes before your wedding is scheduled to begin
The groom will be given one USB "recording" of the wedding before you leave that day
NO additional recordings will be made, archived or stored at Saint Mary Cathedral
You will be emailed a code to forward to your family and friends, when payment is received.
MUST Inform Sacrament Coordinator-2-months before your wedding date or before!
8) Several weeks before your wedding day, our Wedding Monitor will contact you to discuss your rehearsal.
9) Couples' Tour Couples' Tour - for couples who have secured a date to marry at Saint Mary Cathedral:
Now that you have set your date at Saint Mary Cathedral. We know that there are a lot of details that you will be working on until your special day.
**Please remember that communications will be made only with the couple – please, do not give our email addresses to wedding planners, those “helping” with your wedding, etc.
What can you expect from Saint Mary Cathedral at your rehearsal and day of? Please RSVP (required) and join us for a tour of the campus and a walk-through of your day on any of the following dates –
RSVP is required:
January 10
February 7
March 7
April 5
May 2
June 6
July 11
August 1
September 12
October 17
November 7
December 12
PLEASE NOTE:
Tours will begin promptly at 6pm and will last for approximately 1-hour.
Meet in front of the Rectory offices (next door to the Cathedral)
RSVP is required to attend (if no one RSVPs, I will leave for the day at 5pm)