Wedding Guidelines - Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Wedding Guidelines
July 2014
*** 37730 St. Francis Court Purcellville, Virginia 20132
540-338-6381 Fax 540-338-6431***
Wedding Information & Policy Booklet
Index
Scheduling Your Wedding
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Marriage Preparation
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Required Documentation
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The Parish Liturgy Director/Wedding Staff
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Your Bridal Assistant
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Use of the Church
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Wedding Rehearsal
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Wedding Programs
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The Marriage Ceremony
Presider
Liturgical Preparation
Readings & Prayers
Gift Bearers
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Wedding Music
Music Director
Prelude Music
Additional Musicians
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Guidelines for Photographers & Videographers
Before the Ceremony
During the Ceremony
After the Ceremony
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Guidelines for Florists & Decorators
General Guidelines
Unity And Signage
Flowers for the Blessed Mother
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Wedding Fees
Non Refundable Deposit
Church Wedding Fee
Music Fees
Stipends
Priests’ Stipend
Altar Servers’ Stipend
Parish Coordinator Stipend
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Miscellaneous
Outside Professional Consultant
Dressing Room
Restrooms
Parking
Alcohol Consumption/Gum Chewing
Contact Information
Church
Clergy
Wedding Staff
Liturgy Director
Music Director
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Information Sheets
Contract
Wedding Information Sheet
Liturgy Information Sheet
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Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Wedding Information & Policy Booklet
The Sacrament of Marriage
Welcome to Saint Francis de Sales Church. We are happy to assist you in any way possible to make
your wedding joyously participatory and Christ-centered. Please review the following guidelines.
It is the responsibility of the wedding couple to ensure that the florist, decorating personnel, &
photographer receive these policies and abide by them. If you have questions about these policies,
please direct them to the Liturgy Director, Cathy Mitchell, 540-338-6381,
[email protected].
Scheduling Your Wedding
One member of the engaged couple should call the parish office at least six (6) months before the
wedding to speak with a priest.
If either of you were previously married or divorced, the priest will offer further guidance before
proceeding.
Marriage Preparation
Completion of a Marriage Preparation Program is required in order to be married at Saint Francis de
Sales. The program may be taken at the places listed below. Consult with your priest for information
on these programs.
Approved Preparation Programs include:
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Catholic Engaged Encounter: Friday through Sunday afternoon residential program.
Go to www.engagedencounter.org and check listings for Arlington, Va.
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Diocese of Arlington Conference for the Engaged: is a Friday night and Saturday
day program. Go to www.arlingtondiocese/offices,family/cfe for more information.
Ninety (90) days prior to your wedding date, you must submit the letter or Certificate
of Completion for Marriage Preparation to Saint Francis de Sales Church. Please
direct questions to Father Escalante regarding preparation by a priest outside of Saint
Francis de Sales.
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Required Documentation
The Catholic Church requires several documents to be on file with the Church prior to a wedding
ceremony. These documents establish your ability to enter into marriage freely and provide the
Church with the necessary information to record your marriage properly.
Church Documents
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Pre-Nuptial Questionnaire: The priest assisting you will conduct this
questionnaire during one of the regularly scheduled meetings you have with him
as you prepare for marriage. The questionnaire ascertains your freedom and
readiness to enter into the Sacrament of Marriage.
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Baptismal Certificate: If you were baptized as a Roman Catholic, an “Official
Copy” of your Baptismal Certificate is needed (with the seal of the Church
embossed onto it). An official copy is one issued before your wedding date, but not
more than six months prior to it. Call or write to the Church of your Baptism to
obtain a copy. If you were baptized in another Christian church, a certificate or
other proof of Baptism must be provided. A photocopy of that certificate is
sufficient.
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Testimony of Family: Each of you must provide two letters from your immediate
family (parent or sibling) that attest that you are “free to marry.” i.e., you have
not been previously married.
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Canonical Permissions and Dispensations: When necessary, the priest working with
you will prepare permissions and dispensations required by the Church before the
marriage can take place. These dispensations apply to all couples when one is not a
Roman Catholic, or the couple intends to marry in a church of another faith.
Civil Documents
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You must obtain a marriage license from a local government circuit court within the
State of Virginia. In Loudoun County, Va. it is from the:
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Mailing Address: Clerk of the Circuit Court
18 Ease Market Street
Recording Division
Leesburg, Va. 20176
PO Box 550, Leesburg, Va.20178
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-4
Phone:
703-771-5647
You can visit www.loudoun.gov and find the Clerk of Circuit Court, Marriage License
Information, to download the application and obtain the fee schedules. You will need
the name of the priest/presider and the fee. Please check to see how long it is
between the application completion and its issuance. Please also check with the Clerk
of Circuit Court office to see if both Bride and Groom need to attend.
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The Liturgy Director
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The parish Liturgy Director is the main point of contact for your wedding preparation and planning.
The Liturgy Director and her assistant (1) work with you and the bridal party. They will attend the
rehearsal and the ceremony too. The Liturgy Director and assistants (1) have primary responsibility
for the smooth flow of the wedding ceremony, and Cathy Mitchell is the person to whom all questions
should be addressed. Email is [email protected].
Your Bridal Assistant – Day of Wedding
It is recommended that you ask someone attending the wedding to be your Bridal Assistant. It
is your responsibility as a couple to make sure all church areas used by the wedding party are left
clean. The Bridal Assistant would be someone to arrive early to meet the florist, to set up pew bows,
if any, to distribute the corsages and boutonnieres to the wedding party before the wedding, to make
sure everyone is on time and ready, and to be available to help if necessary. They make sure the
church, oratory, narthex, and church grounds are clear of any wedding items and wedding refuse
after the wedding.
Use of the Church
Weddings begin promptly at Saint Francis de Sales at 2 PM. You may begin to use the church one
hour before the start time. This is true for all activities related to your wedding, such as arrival of
family and flowers. Because we have others using the church, and as a courtesy to the priest and
other wedding parties, we expect that all weddings will begin promptly.
Wedding Rehearsals
The wedding rehearsal is an important part of the preparation for the ceremony. It allows members
of the wedding party to become familiar with the physical environment of the church and with their
liturgical roles. All members of the wedding party, including readers, must be invited to the rehearsal
and they must make every effort to attend.
The rehearsal is not the time for discussion and decision making. Decisions should be made in
advance, in consideration with the priest/presider and the Liturgy Director, before the rehearsal
itself. Wedding musicians are not normally present for the wedding rehearsal.
Rehearsals are scheduled on the Thursday/Friday evening preceding your wedding and typically last
one hour. Rehearsals in the church are scheduled at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM. Rehearsals must start on
time so anticipate traffic difficulties in Leesburg on most evenings and plan to leave Leesburg at
least 20 minutes early.
Wedding Programs
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A well-designed Worship Program will help you and your guests participate in the celebration. It is
important to utilize the Worship Program as a means to enhance the prayer of the gathered
community. For assistance, please consult our Director of Liturgy or Director of Music who can show
you copies of various wedding programs, as well as help you with the correct order of service.
Wedding programs are not necessary, but if they are used, the format must be approved by the
Director of Music and/or the Liturgy Director at least one month in advance. Please bring eight (5)
finished copies of the program to the Liturgy Office one week before the wedding.
The Marriage Ceremony
The Marriage Ceremony is a Religious Rite in which the Church celebrates the continuing Presence
and Activity of Jesus in the relation of husband and wife. The Rite is composed of words and
symbolic actions designed to help the couple and their guests discern this Presence of God. Words
and actions that conflict with or obscure what the Church desires to communicate through its ritual
will not be permitted.
Presider
If you are having your wedding at Saint Francis de Sales, the Pastor may assign a priest to preside at
your wedding. If you wish to have a particular Saint Francis de Sales priest to work with you in
preparing for your wedding, please contact the pastor at least six (6) months in advance. He will meet
with you and assist you with the ceremony. If you want to bring your own priest, (friend, relative,
etc.), please call the Pastor.
Liturgy Preparation
The Church celebrates marriage in one of two forms: The wedding rite within a Eucharistic
Celebration (Mass with Communion) or the wedding rite within a Liturgy of the Word.
The priest assisting you will help you decide which form is appropriate for your celebration. The
guiding principle is that you and your guests should feel free to participate fully and actively in
whichever form you choose. We recommend the following as a general guideline:
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A marriage ceremony within a Eucharistic Liturgy (Mass with Communion):
Both the bride and the groom are practicing Catholics
Both families are for the most part practicing Catholics
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A marriage ceremony within a Liturgy of the Word (No Communion):
One member of the couple is not a practicing Catholic
Many members of the families and guests are not practicing Catholics
The Marriage Ceremony (continued)
Readings and Prayers
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To assist you in preparing the celebration, we will give you the book “Marriage Is For Keeps”, by John
F. Kippley. This book contains descriptions of the various parts of the service, as well as the
readings, and prayers. You will NOT have to choose any Mass parts other than the Readings (2),
Responsorial Psalm, and the Gospel. The Psalm will be chosen when you work on your Music. You will
choose readings in consultation with the Priest or Liturgy Director working with you on your wedding.
Please note that non-scriptural readings or poems are never permitted in place of readings from the
scriptures. Please also keep in mind that the Responsorial Psalm is sung at the marriage celebration.
Scripture readings and the General Intercessions are read from the ambo. These are practiced at
the rehearsal; therefore, readers MUST attend. The readers also MUST be Catholic and
experienced.
Gift Bearers
If you are celebrating a Nuptial Mass, please let the Liturgy Director know if you will be having Gift
Bearers (up to 4 are permitted) when you meet with her. The Gift Bearers need to be Catholic.
Please contact the Liturgy Director if you need more information.
Wedding Music
Music is an essential part of Catholic marriage ceremonies. The music at the celebration of marriage
reflects our unity in Christ and celebrates the presence of Jesus in this ceremony. As an action of
the whole liturgical assembly, the wedding liturgy encourages the active participation of those who
gather.
Director of Music – Liturgy Office
The Director of Music is the principal contact for all wedding music. All music is coordinated through
the Director for Music.
The Director for Music approves all music chosen for the ceremony, determining whether your
selections are appropriate to serve the needs of the liturgy.
The Director for Music and the Liturgy Director will schedule a meeting with you to go over the
format of your service and assist you in choosing the musical selections.
All texts and music used before or during the liturgy must be consistent with the theological and
liturgical traditions of the Church. The music used during the ceremony must meet the three
requirements given in the document of the Catholic Bishops of the United States, “Sing to the Lord:
Music in Divine Worship”:
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Liturgical - the music and its use is appropriate to the nature of the liturgy.
Musical - the music is technically, aesthetically, and expressively good,
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respective of the musical style.
Pastoral - the music helps the gathered community to pray and to give expression to
the faith.
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Wedding Music
Music Director
For these reasons, the following are not used at Saint Francis de Sales during the celebration of the
sacrament of Marriage:
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Any music that is so secular in nature that it neglects, obscures, or trivializes the
sacred purpose of the liturgy and the holy union of the couple with each other and
with Christ.
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Music that would recall sentimental or personal associations (e.g., the first song the
couple heard together).
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Pop tunes and musical theatre music. Such music should be reserved for the
reception or other social functions.
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Prerecorded music is not appropriate since the liturgy is the living prayer of a
particular assembly of the Church.
The songs, hymns, and acclamations chosen should be ones that are familiar and common to many
parishes, so that sung prayer in a diverse assembly is possible. The program should reflect the
relative importance of the various parts of the service. Certain parts are always sung; the Director
for Music will help you in this area.
Prelude Music
Music used before the liturgy prepares the community for sacramental worship. Through the texts
of the songs, this music can provide a preview of the readings the couple has selected and can reflect
the couple’s faith and joy. The prelude music enhances the liturgy. What is not appropriate during
the ceremony is not appropriate in the church beforehand.
Additional Musicians
The Director for Music is also responsible for and will coordinate any additional musicians and singers
(if needed) who will play or sing at the wedding liturgy. Additional musicians will be discussed with
the Director for Music.
If the couple would like a relative or close friend to participate in the music of the liturgy, he or she
would need to schedule a time to meet with the Director for Music for approval. If this meeting is
not able to take place, there is no guarantee that they will be able to sing/play. This not only
prevents disappointments due to poorly performed music, but also protects the parish’s responsibility
to see that prayer is carried out according to the highest standards.
**Bringing in outside musicians to provide music for your service is discouraged, but may be
permitted with the Director for Music’s approval - (NOTE: a “bench” fee of $300.00 will
still be charged)*.
Guidelines for Photographers and Videographers
General Guidelines
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Photographers, videographers, and their assistants must respect the sacredness of the wedding and
the Church buildings. They must behave discreetly and reverently and follow the policies in this
guideline. The directions of the Liturgy Director and her staff must be followed at all times. We
suggest that you give a copy of these guidelines to the photographer and videographer you hire.
It is the responsibility of the wedding couple to ensure that photographers and video personnel
receive these policies and abide by them. Any question about these policies should be directed to the
Liturgy Director and/or her staff. Please check in with her when you arrive. If guidelines are not
followed on day of wedding, the photographer, videographer, and assistants will be asked to leave.
Before the Ceremony
Because of the sacredness and formality of the wedding, proper professional attire is required of all
personnel.
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Photo equipment cases & coats belonging to photographers may be placed on the red
cushioned bench in back of the church near the choir loft steps.
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No food or beverage may be brought into the Church.
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Photography equipment may be set up 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the
ceremony.
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No photographer, videographer, or assistant is permitted in the sanctuary or behind
the sanctuary at any time before, during or after the ceremony.
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During the ceremony, the photographer must remain in the side aisles (not the center
aisle), no closer to the sanctuary than the end of the first pew anywhere in
the Church. This does not include side pews. Ask Coordinators if you have questions.
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Please keep voices at a low level during the photographic sessions.
During the Ceremony
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No photos beyond 1st pew on all sides of church.
No flash photography or additional lighting is permitted during the ceremony.
No camera lights or additional lighting is permitted for video cameras.
During the processional and recessional the photographer may be in the center aisle.
Video equipment must be unobtrusive and must remain stationary, with the
exception of the processional and recessional.
No flash photography or special lighting is permitted during the ceremony. The
Bride and Groom are to advise your guests of this restriction.
A single video camera may be placed in the balcony. The location of the camera is at
the discretion of Wedding Coordinator, who might be working in the
balcony. Any other video cameras must remain in the back of the church during the
ceremony.
All equipment must remain out of the aisles and kept well out of the way of traffic
patterns. Nothing should be placed in or on the pews. See “Before the Ceremony”.
Guidelines for Photographers and Videographers
After the Ceremony
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Please keep a quiet reverence in church.
Photos may be taken after the wedding until 3:20 PM. If the wedding start is
delayed, this time may be shortened. Follow the directions of the Liturgy Director
and her staff when the time is complete.
During formal picture poses after the ceremony, please remember you are
still in church. Please maintain and ask your assistants to maintain quiet. Since
a timeline is being followed and you need to exit the church by 3:20 PM, your
photographer should have your pose requests ready and get started ASAP
after the Marriage Rite.
No photos of bride and groom or wedding family, attendants, or guests in a
position of being “carried” horizontally or vertically allowed in the church
building.
Any violation of these policies will be immediately addressed. Any
photographer or videographer who violates these policies may be denied the
privilege of working weddings at Saint Francis de Sales in the future.
Thank you for helping us to maintain the dignity of our Sacrament in this sacred space, by
keeping talking to a minimum.
Guidelines for Wedding Florists and Decorators
*A helpful hint to give your florist – Label to whom bouquets and boutonnieres are to go to*
General Guidelines
Flowers and other decorations for the church should complement the building’s architecture and interior
artwork, and should be part of the overall environment. They enhance the beauty and solemnity of the
celebration. The couple is required to provide two (2) floral arrangements to be left after the wedding.
Please adhere to the directions of the Saint Francis de Sales Liturgy Office and this guideline regarding
decorations.
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Floral delivery time: 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM. DO NOT LEAVE THEM. The Staff needs to direct
where to place flowers. If this rule is not observed, there is no guarantee you will have
flowers on the altar.
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Flowers should be delivered and put in place one hour before the beginning of
the celebration. Florists may not deliver flowers to the church more than
one hour before. DO NOT LEAVE FLOWERS AND RUN.
Floral arrangements must be held in watertight containers. Paper or Styrofoam
containers should be hidden in water tight cache pots or baskets with plastic liners
for the protection of the wooden floor and altar flower stands. Every effort should
be made to make sure water does not mark the surface of the wooden floor or flower
stands in the sanctuary.
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Guidelines for Wedding Florists and Decorators
General Guidelines
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Floral arrangements may be two (2) large free-standing arrangements, placed on
pillars at the sides of the large arch in the sanctuary. Flowers are not appropriate
in front of the altar; flowers on the ambo shelf are permitted. But they must have
plastic liners.
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Floral arrangements are to be placed in the sanctuary area in such a way that they neither
crowd nor impede the movements of the celebrant and the bridal party. Wedding
flowers replace the usual Parish floral arrangements that are ordered every week. (In
other words, we cancel our usual floral order and use your wedding flowers for the
weekend Masses. As outlined above, you may place two large floral
arrangements on the pillars in the Sanctuary area. These two
arrangements must be left for the liturgies of that weekend. They are in
remembrance of your wedding for the parish. NO PLASTIC or SILK
Flowers are allowed for these flowers.
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Church furnishings may not be altered or moved under any circumstances.
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Decorations of any type may not be attached to any wall, window, or element inside
the church.
Aisle runners are not permitted in the church or narthex.
Please do not block pews with ribbons, cords, strings, or other decorations.
Floral arrangements must be attached without the use of tape or other adhesives.
Ribbons, special hangers, which do not mar the finish of the pews in the church, may
be used. Absolutely NO tape, twisted wire or other method that can deface
or scratch the painted surface of the pews may be used. The bridal party is
responsible for placing and removing the pew arrangements.
The only candles permitted are those already in place. Additional candelabra,
lighted or unlighted, candles in aisles or on the pews or window sills are not
permitted. The unity candle is not part of the Roman Catholic Wedding Rite and is
not permitted; however, it may be used at the wedding reception as a family prayer
or grace before the meal. The use of free-standing candelabra in the sanctuary
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Candles/wreaths/floral arrangements may not be placed on/in the window
sills in the church.
NOTE: Rice, birdseed, confetti, bubbles, and the like, as well as silk or fresh flower
petals, inside or outside the church are not permitted.
“Flower Girls” may not “carry, throw or distribute floral petals of any kind” –
alive or silk, in their flower baskets on church property.
“Flower Girls” may NOT carry signs indicating “Here comes the Bride” or any such
Language: “Here she comes.” Etc. or Pets carrying signage are NOT allowed.
No food or beverage is to be brought into the church or narthex.
All floral transportation containers used for corsages, floral arrangements, etc.,
must be removed from the church by the attending florist or wedding party before
leaving the property.
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You must remove all other flowers and pew decorations at the conclusion of the
ceremony.
All flower debris is to be cleaned up. This includes tissues, vases used for
water, boxes, pins, pew decorations, etc. Designated Bridal Assistant can help.
NOTE: No Unity Ceremonies of any kind are permitted.
Unity Sand Ceremonies are NOT permitted either.
General Guidelines
Blessed Virgin Mary – Placing flowers (a small bouquet is recommended) before the BVM
in her honor is a beautiful tradition of asking her to look down upon your wedding in
prayer and watch over you through the years. Please consult with the priest for more
information on this beautiful tradition.
Keep in mind that during the liturgical seasons, of Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter, and
other special times during the year, the sanctuary has a particular seasonal atmosphere which
cannot be altered. Items bearing these colors as well as seasonal decorations or flowers may
not be removed or altered. If you have questions, please contact the Director of Liturgy.
Any florist or decorator who violates these policies may be denied the privilege of working
future weddings at Saint Francis de Sales.
Wedding Fees
ALL Fees and stipends are to be paid one (1) month prior to the wedding at the
Liturgy Office. Please put each fee/stipend in its own envelope.
Non-Refundable Deposit
When you schedule your wedding date, a $300 non-refundable deposit (for in-parish) and
$500. non-refundable deposit (for out-of-parish) is required to hold the date until thirty (30)
days prior to your wedding, at which time the remaining amount will be due in order to hold
the date through the day of the ceremony. Saint Francis de Sales will refund the wedding
fee, less the non-refundable deposit, if you cancel the wedding, in writing.
Church Wedding Fee
Saint Francis de Sales is an active parish that provides a full range of spiritual and pastoral
activities to its parishioners. The wedding fee you pay covers expenses associated with your
wedding.
For parishioners: we ask:
Fee: $500.00
Deposit fee: $300
The pastor will work with those parishioners who can’t meet the fee.
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Non-registered couples: These weddings are accepted on a case by case basis by the pastor.
Non-registered couples must be prepared by the local parish priests where you live. No date
can be set until we hear from your local parish priest approving the wedding.
For non-registered couples:
Fee:
$1700.00
Deposit Fee: $500 fee.
Music Fees
Music fees are separate for your wedding. This fee is required. St. Francis charges $300.00
for providing service for an accompanist and $175 for a cantor at your wedding. Both are
required Liturgical services. The basic fee for music covers the following:
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Planning/preparation of music, including one meeting with the Music Director.
Rehearsal time for all music (please note: the musicians do not attend the wedding
rehearsal the night before the ceremony. (They rehearse on their own time.)
Organist/Pianist at the Ceremony ($300)
Cantor at the Ceremony ($175)
Please see the “Wedding Music“ section , on page 9 of this guide, regarding **“Bench Fees”.
Dressing Room
Saint Francis de Sales has a small room for the bridal party: however, this room is based on
availability. This room is available one hour prior to your wedding. At this time, there is NO
charge for the use of this room. However, if a Bridal Assistant (appointed by the Bridal
Party) has not taken care to pick up trash, water bottles, vases, floral boxes and trash, pew
bows, kissing balls, rearranged the furniture in the Oratory, church, or sacristy, or anything
else that the Bridal Party moved, such as tables, programs left in pews and trash strewn in
narthex, halls, church, and around the outside. You are being billed an additional $150.00. to
cover the cost of clean-up. This will be collected one month prior to the wedding date. If not
used for the above, it will be refunded to the Bridal Party.
Stipends – These fees are due one month prior to wedding date.
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Altar Servers – $25. x 2 - A stipend to each altar server. Please put the stipends in
two (2) separate envelopes, one for each Altar Server.
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Liturgy Director $100
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Wedding Coordinator Staff
$100
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Oratory Deposit:
(This will be returned if trash in all rooms is
$150
cleaned up.
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Stipend for Priest:
This is a personal gift from couple to the priest.
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Miscellaneous Policies
Outside Professional Consultants
Professional consultants who you may retain to assist you with your wedding celebration
have no proper role in the wedding liturgy ceremony itself. While on the property, they
must abide by the direction of the Saint Francis de Sales staff and the policies of these
“Wedding Guidelines”.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the hallway off to the side of the parish church next to the
Oratory. A full length mirror is there for your use.
Parking
Saint Francis de Sales has parking available on site.
Alcohol Consumption and Gum Chewing
Alcohol consumption and gum chewing during the rehearsal, prior to the ceremony, and during
the ceremony on your wedding day may jeopardize the validity of the marriage. Alcohol use,
including flasks, on parish property at this time is prohibited. There are trash receptacles
available for the (A.B.C.)(already been chewed) gum.
Contact Information
Church
37730 St. Francis Court
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-6381
Clergy
Please call the office – 540-338-6381
Liturgy Director
Cathy Mitchell – 540-338-6381, ext. 110
540-303-5012 Cell
[email protected]
Answers all questions related to wedding, liturgy, rehearsal, wedding day, & flowers etc.
Wedding Staff
Cathy Mitchell, Director of Liturgy
Amy Flynn,
[email protected]
We will be there to lead your rehearsal and make sure things go smoothly for your wedding .
Music Director – Michael Galdo
540-338-6381, ext. 117. He works with you before your
wedding. He is not there for rehearsal.
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Contract
Date of Wedding_________________________
Time of Wedding_________________________
Mass:
____________Yes_____________No
Priest: ________________________________
Name of Bride_________________________________________DOB_____
Groom_______________________________________________DOB_____
Mailing Address______________________________________________
Contact Person_______________________________________________
Telephone_______________________Bride_Cell________________Groom
Cell________________
Email Address #1B___________________Email #2G___________________
As mentioned on Page 10 of the “Wedding Guidelines”, a non-refundable deposit of $300
(Parishioner) OR $500. (Non-Parishioner) is required to hold the date of your wedding. The
remaining amount will be due 60 days prior to the scheduled event in order to hold the date
through the day of the ceremony.
I/We the undersigned, assume responsibility for the use of Saint Francis de Sales Church and
property used for the wedding on the date indicated above. I/We further agree to make
restitution for damages resulting from this activity. I/We also agree to release St. Francis
de Sales Church from any personal liability claims incurred as a result of negligence or
accident on the part of attendees.
Further, I/We agree to abide by the “Wedding Guidelines July 2014” of Saint Francis de
Sales Church provided to us on (Date)________________by
Father_______________________________.
Signed:
Bride____________________________________Date__________________________
Signed:
Groom:___________________________________Date__________________________
Please complete and return this signed form with deposit payment to
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church
37730 Saint Francis Court
Purcellville, Virginia 22132
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NOTE: The executed contract must be returned to the Liturgy Director, with the
$300.00/$500.00 Deposit fee, within two (2) weeks of Pastor’s confirmation of
wedding date. Please return the Liturgy Information Form and the Wedding
Information Form two (2) months prior to the wedding. All other charges must be
in to the office two months before the wedding.
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St. Francis de Sales reserves the right to edit or change
anything within these guideline pages.
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