“‘The intimate community of life and love which constitutes the married state has been established by the Creator . . . God himself is the author of marriage.’  (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1603)
 

I Would like to have my wedding at St. Paul. What do I need to do?

Either the bride or groom must be a registered member of St. Paul on the Lake for at least six months before they can begin preparations for the Sacrament of Marriage.  If you are a Catholic that lives within the boundaries of St. Paul on the Lake and are not a parishioner, please contact the parish office for more information.  We do not accept visitor weddings or out of parish transfers for weddings.

St. Paul parishioners who wish to begin preparations should email Colleen Tolliver or call her at 313.885.8855 x151 at least six months in advance of the wedding date.

What kind of preparation is required?

In the Catholic Church, marriage a sacrament, and couples need to be well-prepared. Couples are encouraged to view this time of preparation as a way of getting to know each other better and growing closer to Christ.  Couples are expected to:

• Complete the Prepare-Enrich pre-marriage inventory assessment
• Meet with a licensed psychologist to review the assessment results and discuss any issues
• Complete the online Archdiocese of Detroit marriage preparation course
• Meet with clergy at least 6 months prior to wedding and throughout your preparation process
• Meet with the Director of Music to discuss desired wedding music and songs
• Submit relevant sacramental records (i.e., Baptism, Confirmation) to the parish

When you meet with the parish priest, he will explain how you can fulfill the above requirements.