Thank you for your interest in sharing the sacrament of marriage with our Mission San Gabriel community. Below is information relating to booking your wedding. After reviewing the following information, please contact our Rectory Office at 626-457-3035 for more information and for scheduling appointments.
In order to prepare for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage, we require the following from a man and a woman wishing to make a life long and life-giving commitment to each other. Please note: both individuals DO NOT need to be Catholic.
If this is not your first marriage, please contact the Rectory Office for additional documentation that is required.
9 mos - 1 year | Call Rectory office to set up appointment with a Priest Obtain sacramental certificates (baptism, 1st communion, confirmation) |
6 - 8 mos | Meet with Priest, turn in required paperwork, set date and leave deposit with Rectory Office |
6 - 7 mos | Register for a Marriage Encounter Weekend retreat Contact Music Coordinator, Ralph Mohutsky, to coordinate music |
5 - 6 mos | Call Rectory Office and obtain the contact information of Wedding Coordinator to schedule wedding rehearsal and finalize ceremony details |
3 - 5 mos | Call office for appointment to bring witnesses to sign the Affidavit of Freedom |
1 - 2 mos | Turn in Marriage Encounter Certificate and Marriage License Application to Rectory Office |
Please contact the Rectory Office (626-457-3035) and speak to Connie Perez, our Faith Formation Director, for pricing and availability.
All music for the marriage ceremony must meet the standards of the Los Angeles archdiocese's requirements for liturgical music. All music inquiries should initially be made with the Director of Music, Ralph Mohutsky (any outside music must be approved by Ralph Mohutsky). Please contact Ralph at (626) 235-8957 or email at www.ravmomusic.com.
Please contact our Rectory Office at 626-457-3035 if you have any questions. Blessings!