The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is an act of worship, prayer and covenant. As such it is not to be approached or taken lightly. It is an act which speaks not simply to you as a couple, but also to the community. In this sacrament the two of you GIVE the sacrament to each other. Unlike the other sacraments in which the priest is the "giver" of the sacrament, in matrimony the "givers" are the two people who are pledging and giving their lives to and for each other.

As an act of worship you are called to celebrate your wedding in the community from which you come or which you will live. Your choice of the Cathedral should be based out of this. Properly speaking you should not be choosing the Cathedral simply because you think it is pretty or for the grandeur or mistique of being married at "the Cathedral." You, the couple, are called to "preach" to the community through the celebration of your marriage. Your marriage is a sign and symbol of your faith to other people. Just as the community helps you, so you help the community by celebrating your marriage in their midst.

As an act of prayer you are called to take the time and effort to work with the staff and members of Corpus Christi Cathedral to compose the liturgy of your wedding; to select the music, readings, prayers that will be used, which speak of and to your faith and love, in Christ and in each other.

As an act of covenant you are called to take the time and effort to not only fulfill the required retreats and classes but also to hold sacred the daily sharing of each of yourselves with the other. On the day of your wedding you should be able to easily say that your marrying your best friend.

For additional information regarding weddings and associated fees at the Cathedral, please contact our Wedding Coordinator, Seline Smith, at 361-537-5443.