Congratulations on your Engagement!

Where a lone man may be overcome, two together can resist. A three-ply cord is not easily broken. - Ecclesiastes 4:12

You are entering a special time of preparation for your marriage. Just as an athlete prepares for a game, it is important for you to prepare mentally and spiritually for this very important Sacrament.

At the time of your wedding vows, together you become a living sign of God’s grace in the world. You reflect the love of God into the world for others to see and experience. In receiving the Sacrament of Marriage, you also receive all the grace you will need for whatever lies ahead in your life together.

We are here for you, to help guide you along the journey from “We want to find a date to get married” to “I Do.” Our marriage preparation process is for you to confirm you are choosing this sacred vocation freely, without reservation, and with overall knowledge of what it means to choose and live a thriving and holy marriage.

OLG Marriage Preparation:

  • Hands-on, personalized guidance through the preparation process

  • Marriage Process Overview Meeting

  • Engaged Questionnaires

  • Mentor Couple Discussions

  • Priest Meetings

  • Wedding Coordination

Archdiocesan Required add-ons:

  • Engaged Encounter Weekend

  • Natural Family Planning Classes

 

Wedding Overview:

  • Wedding Coordinator on-site for your rehearsal and wedding itself

  • Liturgy and Music Coordinator

  • Wedding rehearsal

  • Worship aid creation and printing

Wedding Options:

Wedding Mass

Liturgy of the Word, Wedding Vows, and Eucharist. Good choice for two baptized Catholics entering first marriage ($1500)

Wedding Service

Liturgy of the Word and Wedding Vows. Good choice for two baptized: one Catholic + one of other Christian faith ($1500)

Wedding Vows / Convalidations

Good choice for baptized Catholics in good standing, married civilly, who would like their marriage blessed. This blessing applies to entire marriage once received, so your anniversary date remains the same. ($ range from complimentary to $1500, depending on your choices)

Pre-Marriage Preparation at OLG (or Married Elsewhere)

Good choice if you are being married elsewhere and intend to be part of Our Lady of Grace as your future community of worship. ($300)

We’d love to get to know you and talk about the next steps in your journey!

  1. Send an email to the pre-marriage preparation team.

  2. Check potential wedding dates here.

  3. Set up intake meeting with Anna Schmitz at the Parish Office at 952-929-3317 (x9102).

  4. Check out our Wedding Planning Guide.

  5. Make Wedding Payments here.

 
““For man is created in the image and likeness of God who is himself love. Since God created him man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves man.””
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1604