 | Announce Engagement |
| Meet with Priest or Deacon |
| Reserve a Date on the parish calendar (Note: In the case where one or both were previously married, the decree(s) of annulment must be received before a wedding date for your new marriage can be set. |
| Worship together |
| Register for Marriage Preparation |
| Contact church of your baptism to secure baptism certificate dated within six months of the proposed marriage |
| Make guest list |
| Make arrangements for reception, honeymoorn, clothing and travel |
| Invite any attendants and liturgical ministers |
| Complete Marriage Preparation |
| Meet with your priest/deacon again (number of meetings will vary) |
| Select Scripture readings and other prayers for your wedding |
| Investigate Natural Family Planning Methods |
| Make arrangements with church musician(s) |
| Secure marriage license from city or county where the marriage is to take place. There is a waiting period of three working days between application and receipt of license. Give to clergyman before the wedding. |
| Schedule rehearsal with the church |
| Make time for personal prayer and reflection throughout this preparation time. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are valuable sources of grace and healing. |
| Rehersal and dinner |
| Go to church and marry your beloved |
| Celebrate |
| Live |
