Weddings are a time of feasting and joy, family and new beginnings. At St. Paul's, we also recognize that this is one of the seven sacraments of the church.
If you are interested in a wedding at St. Paul's, there are a few guidelines and a fee structure.
First, there is a minimum of four hours of premarital counseling that the couple must complete in consultation with the Rector. The discussions will be both practical and theological, covering the four parts of a sacrament: form, matter, minister, and intent.
Secondly, at least one of the persons to be married must be a baptized Christian, preferably, both.
Thirdly, if a prior marriage was dissolved by divorce or annullment, the Rector must ask and receive a marital judgement from the Bishop of San Diego before a date can be set.
Lastly, all arrangements for the wedding service will be done under the direction of the Rector. This includes photography, additional clergy, music, decorations, and use of other parts of the building.
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