We share your delight as you prepare for marriage, and we are pleased that you are interested in having your wedding at St. Francis. Marriage is one of the sacraments of the Christian Church, and it is therefore to be entered into with appropriate preparation and care.
The first step in planning a wedding is to contact the Church Office at : (805) 526-5141, to discuss times and dates. Once the date has been determined, we will be able to provide a copy of our comprehensive wedding packet, which includes guidelines and fees.
According to canon law, a couple must notify a priest of their desire to be married at least thirty days prior to the proposed wedding, and persons wishing to remarry must have been divorced at least a year. At least one of the couple must be a baptized Christian. The Vicar will schedule a series of premarital counseling sessions to be held with the couple prior to the wedding.