1. Prenuptial interview: Contact the marriage coordinator at least nine months in advance of your anticipated wedding date.  She will assist in scheduling the prenuptial interview with one of our pastoral staff. The Prenuptial Questionnaire is completed at this interview. 
   
   
2. Presider meeting: Meet with the priest or deacon who will preside at the ceremony. This is an opportunity to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage as well as your expectations for the ceremony. Parish staff schedules this meeting.
   
   
3. Required documents: After the prenuptial interview, begin procuring the required documents:
   1. Updated Baptismal record
      • For Catholics, contact the parish of Baptism and request this document. The record must have an issue date 6 months prior to the wedding date.  Plan your request accordingly. 
      • For non-Catholics, a certificate or letter from your church of Baptism is acceptable and can be issued at any time.
      • For non-baptized, this requirement does not apply.
   2. Affidavits of Freedom to Marry: These forms are provided during the prenuptial interview.
   3. Other documents as specified at the prenuptial interview.
   4. Marriage license must be procured according to guidelines issued by the State of Texas.
      
      
4. PREPARE-ENRICH assessment: The marriage coordinator will connect you with a trained facilitator who will assist you with this relationship assessment.
   
   
5. Marriage preparation course: Choose ONE of the following options.  Let the marriage coordinator know your preference.
   1. Four-session series class at St. Catherine of Siena: St. Catherine of Siena offers the Together in God's Love marriage preparation class in four sessions. For details on available dates, fees, and registration, please visit the Together in God's Love page or click the button at the top of this site.
   2. Retreat weekend -OR- 4-class series at the Diocese of Austin: The Austin Diocese offers Together in God’s Love marriage preparation in a weekend retreat at Cedarbrake in Belton, -OR- as a series of four classes usually held at the Pastoral Center.  Current dates, fees, and registration information may be found on the Office of Family Life page of the Diocesan website (or click the button at the top of this site). The engaged couple may also call the Diocesan Family Life Office at 512-949-2493.
   3. Online marriage preparation: Visit the Diocese of Austin website for approved online classes on the Office of Family Life page (or click the button at the top of this site).
6. Liturgy review: The wedding folder provided during your prenuptial interview contains the Together for Life planner and helpful information for planning the wedding day ceremony. The planner must be submitted for review to the marriage coordinator one month prior to the wedding date.
   
   
7. Reservation contract: To reserve the church or chapel for your ceremony, a reservation contract must be completed and appropriate fees paid. See the Reservation Information Tab and Summary of Fees Tab.
   
   
8. Have a blessed and joyous wedding day!

1. Church information: Provide St. Catherine’s office with the name and contact information of the church where you are completing marriage preparation.  This includes the church’s mailing address, phone number, and website.

2. Clergy/Facilitator name: Provide St. Catherine’s office with the name and contact information (phone number and email address) of the person directing your preparation.

3. Marriage Packet is due in the church office no later than 1-month prior to the wedding date.

4. Presider meeting: Meet with the priest or deacon who will preside at the ceremony. This is an opportunity to discuss the Sacrament of Marriage as well as your expectations for the ceremony. Parish staff schedules this meeting.

5. Liturgy Review: Please provide your mailing address to the marriage coordinator, who will mail you the wedding folder. The wedding folder contains the Together for Life planner and helpful information for planning the wedding day ceremony. The planner must be submitted for review to the marriage coordinator one month prior to the wedding date. 

6. Reservation Contract: To reserve the church or chapel for your ceremony, a reservation contract must be completed and appropriate fees paid. See the Reservation Information Tab and Summary of Fees Tab.

   
   

1. Prenuptial interview: Contact the marriage coordinator at least nine months in advance of your anticipated wedding date.  She will assist in scheduling the prenuptial interview with one of our pastoral staff. The Prenuptial Questionnaire is completed at this interview. The marriage preparation process, including the collection of documents, takes at least six months to complete, plus the time required to submit documents. Please keep in mind the following schedule to complete your marriage preparation and plan your time accordingly when contacting St. Catherine to begin marriage preparation. 
   • Within the Diocese of Austin: Marriage preparation must be completed six weeks in advance of the desired wedding date. 
   • Outside the Diocese of Austin and within the country: Marriage preparation must be completed 2 1/2 months in advance of the desired wedding date. 
   • In another country:  Marriage preparation must be completed 3 1/2 months in advance of the desired wedding date.
     
     
2. Required documents: After the prenuptial interview, begin procuring the required documents:
   1. Updated Baptismal record
      • For Catholics, contact the parish of Baptism and request this document. The record must have an issue date within 6 months of the wedding date.  Plan your request accordingly. 
      • For non-Catholics, a certificate or letter from your church of Baptism is acceptable and can be issued at any time.
      • For non-baptized, this requirement does not apply.
   2. Affidavits of Freedom to Marry: These forms are provided during the prenuptial interview.
   3. Other documents as specified at the prenuptial interview.
   4. Marriage license must be procured according to guidelines issued by the State of Texas.
      
      
3. PREPARE-ENRICH assessment: The marriage coordinator will connect you with a trained facilitator who will assist you with this relationship assessment.
   
   
4. Marriage preparation course: Choose ONE of the following options.  Let the marriage coordinator know your preference.
   1. Four-session series class at St. Catherine of Siena: St. Catherine of Siena offers the Together in God's Love marriage preparation class in four sessions. For details on available dates, fees, and registration, please visit the Together in God's Love page or click the button at the top of this site.
   2. Retreat weekend -OR- 4-class series at the Diocese of Austin: The Austin Diocese offers Together in God’s Love marriage preparation in a weekend retreat at Cedarbrake in Belton, -OR- as a series of four classes usually held at the Pastoral Center.  Current dates, fees, and registration information may be found on the Office of Family Life page of the Diocesan website (or click the button at the top of this site). The engaged couple may also call the Diocesan Family Life Office at 512-949-2493.
   3. Online marriage preparation: Visit the Diocese of Austin website for approved online classes on the Office of Family Life page (or click the button at the top of this site).
      
5. Marriage preparation only fee: Please pay a preparation fee of $200.  This is payable to St. Catherine of Siena Church.
   
   
6. Have a blessed and joyous wedding day!

• Weddings are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 2:00 PM, contingent on availability.
• The prenuptial interview must be completed prior to reserving a wedding date.
• Reservations are accepted up to 18 months in advance.
• No weddings are scheduled during Lent or the month of December.
• Included in the reservation
  • Brides Room
  • Piano
  • Cantor’s microphone
  • Two church coordinators to direct the rehearsal and assist the clergy at the ceremony

Convalidation of a civil marriage follows these guidelines unless modified at the prenuptial interview.

Guest clergy are always welcome to celebrate sacraments at St. Catherine of Siena.  The marriage coordinator will provide information about the additional paperwork required. Please inform the marriage coordinator of plans for a guest clergy member to preside at your wedding.

• The PREPARE-ENRICH program charges a $35 processing fee for the relationship assessment.
• Marriage preparation course fees vary. Fee information is provided with the course details.
• If the Director of Music is required to be present at your ceremony to manage special requests by musicians, an additional $250 is assessed.
• Reservation fees
  • A $200 down payment is paid at the time of reservation and is applied to the total fee.  Balance must be paid no later than 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.
  • Reservation fee for the church - $650
  • Reservation fee for the chapel (seats 25 people) - $400  
• Marriage Preparation Only - $200 (marriage will be celebrated at another Church)
• Additional fees may include but are not limited to musicians, cantors, flowers, photography.