Weddings

Marriage

See some common questions and answers below, or call us . 

The Sacrament of Matrimony (also known as the Sacrament of Holy Marriage) allows a man and a woman publicly to express their consent and to join together in a life-long covenant of self-giving love.  The Church teaches that in this covenant and love, the couples live out the essences of “unity, indissolubility, and openness to fertility” which are essential to marriage and constitute that they are “no longer two, but one flesh” (cf. CCC# 1644).


If you are interested in getting married at St. Frances Cabrini, please contact the parish office by emailing Chris.malone@sfxcparrish.com  or by phone at (941) 776-9097 at least six months in advance to schedule your wedding. We recommend that you not schedule your reception venue until you have secured a date and time for the wedding ceremony. 


Forms You Will Need: 


1. Baptismal Certificate: A recently issued (within the last six months) copy of one’s Baptismal Certificate with Sacramental Notations is required for each Catholic party.


 Baptized non-Catholics are asked to obtain a letter with the date, church, and place of their Baptism. 


2. Certificate of Completion from the Catholic Marriage-prep


3. Completed forms required by the Diocese of Venice (Forms Tab)


4. Marriage License issued by the State.



Before proceeding

* If either party was previously married, a Church decree of nullity must be attained and available to the priest. This decree is required of the Catholic and non-Catholic parties irrespective of how or where they were married. No date for the marriage can be set without this document.


* Likewise, if a former spouse is deceased, a death certificate of that spouse is required.

Please fill these out prior to meeting with the Priest. 


1.  Bride and Groom Pre-Marriage Questions: 


2. Affadavit Concerning the Freedom To Marry: You will need to have this filled out by someone who knows you well (Family or Friends) - you will need 2 seperate people for the Groom and 2 seperate people for the Bride.


3. Dispensation Form for Marrying a Non-Catholic or Un-baptized.

A Day of Relfection Retreat is required for all couples preparing for marriage or getting married in the Diocese of Venice, FL


Day of Reflection Retreat:

Details, click here

Register, click here


Two Become One Retreat for couples 55+

Details, click here

Register, click here

After bringing the Forms to the Office and Meeting with the Pastor, the next step is to Register with the on-line marriage instructor.


Led by experienced instructors, the course covers a wide range of topics essential for a successful marriage. You will feel more comfortable having discussions when you are not in a classroom setting, where you might not want to share things openly. From communication skills to conflict resolution, we've got you covered.


We understand that every couple is unique. Our course offers personalized advice and insights based on your relationship dynamics, ensuring that you get the most relevant information.


To Register: Click here


Registered Member – $500


Non-Registered Member – $1,000


Marriage Preparation for a non-registered member being married at another location – $200


Our fees include:

* Use of the Church

* Priest

* Altar Servers

* Sacristan

* Use of our Bride’s Room to get ready and wait peacefully for your entrance!


Musician Fees: Our Music Director will help you decide what musicians you need when you meet with Him.


Organist/pianist: $300 – The parish Music Director meets with each couple to plan their liturgy and is the instrumentalist at their ceremony.


Cantor: $200 – A cantor will lead the congregation, sing the Responsorial Psalm and other musical pieces you select. If you have a Mass, the cantor will also lead Mass parts and hymns.


Outside Musicians  – If you receive permission to use musicians from outside the church, they must follow parish guidelines and contact our Music Director to discuss selections. A fee of $100 is paid to our Music Director to act as a consultant to outside musicians. He is also on site to make sure sound is set up, and to take care of any technical problems that may arise during the wedding to make sure everything flows smoothly on your special day.

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