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Marriage
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Weddings at St. Austin -
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Congratulations on your engagement!
We are happy and honored to accompany you and your fiancé as you prepare to form a partnership for life before God and the community.
Please review our policies below before submitting your request.
Photos by Two Fish Photography
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Eligibility
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St. Austin welcomes all couples eligible for marriage in the Catholic Church, whether you live in Austin or not.
If you worship at St. Austin or live in central Austin, we will guide you through the marriage preparation process. Depending on where you wish to celebrate the marriage, we will either help you plan your wedding liturgy at St Austin's or prepare the paperwork for you to celebrate the marriage elsewhere.
If you live elsewhere and wish to celebrate your wedding at St. Austin, we will try to accommodate you if the church is available. You will need to complete the preparation for marriage in the Catholic Church at your local parish. If your parish is outside of the Diocese of Austin, your parish can help you obtain the necessary permissions to be married in our diocese.
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Planning & Preparation Process
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Preparation for your marriage should begin no later than six months in advance of your desired wedding date, and preferably nine months in advance.
1) Complete and Submit "Marriage Request Form"
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If you will have the wedding at St Austin’s, review the wedding guidelines here
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A priest will email you confirming permission to reserve the church.
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Confirm the availability of your day and time with the wedding coordinator, then submit deposit.
2) Schedule initial meeting with a priest to discuss marriage preparation.
3) Complete marriage preparation and wedding planning.
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Requested Offerings & Fees
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The following fees are envisioned for traditional weddings to help offset the utilities and personnel expenses.
No couple eligible for a Catholic wedding at St Austin will ever be turned away, so please share any financial concerns with the parish once you are engaged.
Traditional Wedding at St. Austin - $650- Includes time for a full rehearsal with bridesmaids / groomsmen.
- Includes time for a wedding coordinator to receive floral deliveries, attend rehearsal, and arrange the processions of family members on the day of.
- Excludes stipends for musicians.
Organist and Soloist total fee - $450- Stipend rates for parish accompanist and cantor
- Couples may invite their own musicians and pay them directly.
Simple Wedding at St. Austin - $250- A wedding Mass or Liturgy of the Word celebrated in private.
- Excludes a rehearsal, musicians, and time for a parish wedding coordinator.
Wedding during the 5 pm. Saturday Vigil Mass – No Cost- The rite of marriage may take place during a regular parish Saturday vigil Mass.
Marriage Prep for Weddings Elsewhere - $175- Includes Prepare/Enrich Survey plus workbooks.
- Preparation of Marriage Packet and forwarding to another church for your wedding.
Marriage Prep for Weddings at St Austin - $150- Includes Prepare/Enrich Survey plus workbooks.
- Preparation of Marriage Packet.
A non-refundable $250 deposit is requested to reserve your wedding and rehearsal date and time on the parish calendar.
Couples will often give a personal gift to the presider of the wedding, but this is neither expected nor required.
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