The Celebrant
The celebrant for your wedding will be one of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs’ priests or deacons. If you know a priest or deacon and wish to invite them to celebrate your wedding you are most welcome to do so. You are asked to have the priest or deacon write to our pastor, Rev. Stephen J Pietrowski, for permission to perform the ceremony.

Your Wedding Liturgy
The celebrant will meet with you to discuss the plans for your wedding liturgy, including your music selections, once you have completed the Marriage Preparation Program. This is a very important part of the process and the celebrant will be happy to assist you. It is helpful to complete the liturgy planning several months before the wedding so you may prepare your wedding programs. We can provide sample booklets as a guide.

Photography
To ensure the solemnity of your liturgy, we require photographers and/or videographers to be stationed behind the congregation and remain there for the entire ceremony. They may not move around the Church during the ceremony and no additional lighting sources are permitted. Pictures may be taken at the altar after the ceremony, providing there is not another ceremony or celebration of Mass immediately following.

Church Decorations
You are welcome to provide floral arrangements for your wedding. Our Wedding Coordinator will be able to answer any questions regarding flowers.

For the safety of the guests at your wedding, flower petals, rice, and aisle runners are not permitted. Bubbles may be used to “shower” the bride and groom outside the Church.

Wedding Music
Suggestions in document. See  Wedding Music Booklet button above on this page