The information provided in this section is intended to aid couples planning to hold their wedding at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
It's essential to know that within the Catholic Church, marriage is regarded as a sacrament and thus necessitates preparation and prenuptial arrangements overseen by an ordained Catholic priest or Permanent Deacon. Consequently, Our Lady of the Gulf can only accommodate Catholic wedding ceremonies. Non-Catholic ceremonies are not permitted.
Non-parishioner couples must arrange with their own priest or deacon for the required preparation program and are encouraged to invite him to celebrate the wedding ceremony.
No wedding date can be finalized until the couple has secured a Catholic clergy member to officiate and has ensured compliance with all requirements for a valid Catholic wedding. Confirmation of these requirements will be provided by the Catholic clergy guiding the couple through the preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage.