Sacred Heart Church

Wedding Policies

All weddings are scheduled through the pastor of Sacred Heart Church only.
In order to set a wedding date, the pastor of Sacred Heart Church must be contacted at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date, so that there is time for the necessary marriage preparation, documentation, and paperwork to be completed.
For the ceremony in the church only, the use of wedding coordinators is strictly prohibited.
The parishioner wedding fee is granted to members of the Sacred Heart Church Community who have been registered and actively participating for at least one year prior to setting the wedding date. The non-parishioner fee applies in every other case.
To set the wedding date, a deposit of one-half of the wedding fee is required. The balance of the fee is due six months prior to the wedding date.
If the wedding is cancelled within six months of the wedding date, the deposit will be forfeited.
Weddings are held at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.
Weddings are not celebrated on Sundays.
Non-parishioners must bring a priest or deacon to conduct their ceremony.
Ring Bearers and Flower Girls must be at least five years of age.
No flash photography is allowed during the ceremony. Please consult the minister performing the ceremony regarding the use of video recording equipment, etc.
Flowers and other decorations must be coordinated through Patsy Trost by calling (409) 763-3015.
All music must be coordinated through Leo Hock by calling (409) 750-8947.
The marriage license must be available at the wedding rehearsal or before. Please remember, most marriage licenses are not valid until the third day and expire 31 days after acquisition.

Wedding Information

In order to receive the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Catholic Church, either the bride or the groom must be of the Catholic Faith.

In order to set a wedding date, the pastor of Sacred Heart Church must be contacted at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date, so that there is time for the necessary
marriage preparation, documentation, and paperwork to be completed.

For non-parishioners, in order to set a wedding date, the Sacred Heart Pastor must have received written verification from the pastor of the couple’s home Catholic parish that the necessary marriage preparation, documentation, and paperwork will be completed.

If a priest or deacon from outside the parish will perform the wedding, the Sacred Heart Pastor must receive written verification that the individual is in good standing with his home diocese or order.

For parishioners, the wedding fee is $300.00. To set the wedding date, a deposit of $150.00 is required. The balance of the wedding fee is due six months prior to the wedding.

Fee Information

The parishioner fee is granted to members of the Sacred Heart Church Community who have been registered and actively participating for at least one year prior to setting the wedding date. The non-parishioner fee applies in every other case.
For parishioners, the wedding fee is $300.00. To set the wedding date, a deposit of $150.00 is required. The balance of the wedding fee is due six months prior to the wedding.
For non-parishioners, the wedding fee is $1,000.00. To set the wedding date, a deposit of $500.00 is required. The balance of the wedding fee is due six months prior to the wedding.