Holy matrimony is a serious step and is not to be undertaken on a whim. It is a life-long union (Book of Common Prayer, page 105). There are several criteria to be met to be married in our church.
1. At least one of the couple must be a baptized Christian.
2. There must be no impediment to the marriage (for example, one of them is already married or other legal or canon issues).
3. There must be at least two witnesses.
4. The couple must attend eight weekly sessions of pre-marriage counseling.
5. The couple must agree to become regular attendees of services held in the Episcopal Church or World Wide Anglican Communion.
6. All music, attire and decorations must be approved by the Rector.
7. Weddings are not typically conducted in Advent or Lent or on Sundays.
Additionally, while beauty and ceremony are good and appropriate, excessive and ostentatious display in decorations, flowers, clothing or food is not.
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