Weddings

The Catholic Church considers marriage a sacrament, a vehicle for God’s graces to the couple and to the community.

Marriage in the Catholic Church is attractive not only because of its meaningful rituals and traditions but because of its impact on your life and happiness. Couples can fully appreciate its value they look at married life through the eyes of faith. Then you will see your wedding not as a one-day event but as the door to a great adventure that will last the rest of your life, a journey that involves not just you and your spouse but one that includes God, your children, your community, and all of society. Marriage is not an isolated relationship. The family based on marriage is the fundamental cell of human society. The Catholic Church invites you to give meaning to your life by embracing the vocation of marriage and forming a family that is dedicated to cultivating and sharing God’s love.

Couples of faith are more successful and satisfied in marriage not because they have fewer problems than anyone else. What helps these couples grow and overcome obstacles is the help they find in God’s grace.

Wedding Procedures

At least 6 months before you plan to marry, call the parish office. Some initial information will be asked and this will get the process started.

If either party was previously married in the Catholic Church, a declaration of nullity is required before booking a wedding date. For more information visit here.

You will be contacted to schedule an initial meeting with a priest

Schedule and attend the Rockford Diocese seminar: Gift of Self

Contact the Music Coordinator at the parish to schedule a musician and cantor:
Sr. Carol Stevens
CStevens@sjnstcharles.org
630-377-2797 ext 104

Call the parish office to schedule a time with a priest or deacon for parents to sign Witness Affidavits (To establish freedom of marriage)

Your Wedding Coordinator will contact you to prepare for the ceremony

Wedding Cost

Deposit: $200 (which will be returned within a week of the wedding if no extra clean-up is required)   

All fees are due to the wedding coordinator before the rehearsal

If you would like to pay any fees in advance electronically, please click here

Church Member

Chapel: $150
Church: $250
Presider: $175
Accompanist: $250
Cantors: $150
Wedding Coordinator: $100
Sound Tech: $125
(If musicians are not from SJN)
Livestream Tech: $150
Video Equip: $50

Non-Church Member

Chapel: $500
Church: $500
Presider: $175
Accompanist: $250
Cantors: $150
Wedding Coordinator: $100
Sound Tech: $125
(If musicians are not from SJN)
Livestream Tech: $150
Video Equip: $50

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