Music at the Wedding Ceremony

Music adds a special dimension to any celebration. This is especially true for a wedding. All music used during your wedding liturgy should reflect not only the love between man and woman, but also the sacredness of their union.

 Careful attention must be given to the text of all songs to assure that their meaning is not superficial or explicitly sensual. Approved secular music may be used before the ceremony begins, as the guests are being seated. Once the ceremony has begun, only religious songs may be used. Congregational singing is encouraged. Your guests should be an active part of the ceremony.

 Please plan to meet with the Pastoral Associate at least two (2) months in advance or your wedding day. He/she will be happy to help you plan your wedding celebration. Nothing should be considered finalized until after this meeting. The Pastoral Associate will provide you with information concerning the use of a parish choir, soloists or other instruments for your wedding.

The parish organist/accompanist is contracted to provide music, not only for our Sunday, holyday, and special weekday Masses, but is also guaranteed the right of first refusal for all parish weddings. This means our parish organist/accompanist is to be considered first for your celebration. If she/he is unavailable, another name will be provided. Out-of-the-parish organists/accompanists are discouraged.

The parish has several excellent soloists available. The soloist will be expected to sing the responsorial psalm, the Gospel acclamation, and, if the wedding is celebrated within a Mass, the Sanctus (Holy, Holy), Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, the Lamb of God, in addition to the songs chosen throughout the liturgy. A qualified guest soloist may be used with the approval of the Pastoral Associate.. If additional rehearsals are needed with the parish organist/accompanist, an extra fee may be assessed.

If a string quartet or other instrumental group is providing your music, a $75.00 bench fee will be charged in order for someone to set up microphones or assist with any other equipment that may be needed. This person will be present throughout the ceremony.

No taped music is allowed.   If, at any point in the marriage preparation process, either the bride or the groom changes his/her personal, cell or business phone number or address, please let the parish office know immediately! We will be phoning you with important questions during the marriage preparation process.

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