Typical Wedding Timeline
CAMPUS MINISTRYGeneral Timeline for Wedding Preparation
|
What needs to be done |
Suggested timeframe |
| Secure priest/deacon and notifiy Wedding Coordinator with information | Right away |
| Wedding Liturgy Preparation Session at UST (held three times a year) |
As soon as possible |
| Engaged Retreat before wedding | 9-12 months |
| Take Pre-Marriage Inventory (Prepare/PMI) and do follow-up | 6-9 months |
| Secure baptismal certificates | 4-6 months |
| Complete Pre-Nuptial Questionnaire with priest/deacon | 3-4 months |
| All wedding liturgy details finalized – *readings/intercessions, music, ministers, meet with organist | 2-4 months |
| Obtain marriage license (*bring license reduction form) | 1-3 months |
| Wedding program to Wedding Coordinator for editing/revisions, etc. | 1-2 months |
| All paperwork to Wedding Coordinator (the priest or deacon will send this in) | 1 month |
Fee
$750.00
This includes a non-refundable $50 processing fee, and a refundable $200 damage deposit.
Securing a Priest
Please secure a priest/deacon at the time or very soon after you reserve the Chapel. If you do not secure a priest/deacon 6 months before the wedding, your date may no longer be held for the Chapel. The University requires 6 months for you to handle all of your marriage preparation.
There is only one Campus Ministry priest. You are encouraged to invite your Catholic pastor (or associate pastor), or another priest or deacon who was your teacher, relative or friend to preside at your wedding liturgy. If you need help in finding a priest/deacon, please contact the Wedding Coordinator as soon as possible.
