- We schedule weddings in such a way that no one will be rushed. On any weekend, the Basilica is used for many functions (funerals, confessions, other weddings, evening Mass, weekend liturgies, etc.). Because of our busy schedule time is limited. This is important information for you, your photographer and florist.
For your wedding, you have the church from one half hour before the scheduled start time until one and one-half hours after the scheduled start time. For example, for a 3:00 wedding, set-up can begin at 2:30 and the entire wedding must be cleared from the church by 4:30. Therefore you, your photographers and florists must plan accordingly. All weddings must begin on time and clear the church on time.
| Wedding Schedule |
| Our wedding schedule is as follows: |
| Saturday: 11:00 am/1:00 pm/3:00 pm |
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Rehearsal Schedule
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| Our rehearsal schedule is: |
| Thursday: 6:30 pm/7:15 pm/8:00 pm |
| Friday: 6:30 pm/7:15 pm/8:00 pm |
- Arrival Time: On the day of the wedding, the entire wedding party should be at the church thirty minutes before the wedding is to begin. The Processional Music will begin at the time scheduled.
- Rehearsal: Trained volunteers run our rehearsals. Please respect their directions and be on time for your rehearsal. Call the parish office to schedule your rehearsal at least 3 months prior to the wedding date.
- Stipends: Envelopes are provided for the parish offering, the music fees and the servers’ stipend. The church offering and music fees should be received at the rectory no less than 6 weeks prior to the wedding.
- Florist: Please tell your florist that bows and decorations MAY NOT be taped to the pews. Rubber bands are acceptable. There are 39 rows of pews in the church. The aisle is 150 feet long. The florist will have thirty minutes before the wedding to set-up.
- Decorations: Helium balloons are not permitted inside the church. Also, rice, birdseed or any other materials may not be thrown inside or outside the church.
- Photographers: Photographers and videographers may use artificial lights during the processional and recessional only. They are not permitted in the sanctuary or choir loft at any time. During the rest of the wedding ceremony, there is to be no flash or artificial lights. The parish wedding coordinator will be on hand to instruct photographers and videographers as to where they can position themselves during the wedding. A place has been reserved for photographers behind the rail of the mother’s chapel. They may NOT be in front of the pews during the wedding.
You are permitted to take pictures outside on the grounds, weather permitting, for as long as you would like. If you have any questions or concerns regarding policies and schedule, please call Paul Scavone at the rectory.
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Readings and Prayers for the Ceremony:
It is most fitting that the marriage vows be exchanged at Mass and that the Holy Eucharist be received by the couple, if both are Catholic. The parish Priest, or officiating Priest if invited, will help the couple to select appropriate sacred readings and prayers for the Mass. The priest will give you a booklet “Together for Life” containing the various Scripture readings and prayers for a Catholic Wedding ceremony. After you have made your selections and you have completed the Marriage Preparation, the priest will assist you in finalizing the specifics of your wedding ceremony.
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Programs/ Worship Aids:
Some couples wish to print a liturgical program (Worship Aid) for their guests. Please consult the priest celebrating your wedding before finalizing the copy. We recommend that you print an outline of the ceremony rather than the complete text of all the prayers and readings. Thus, your guests can focus their attention on the ceremony rather than the printed words of the booklet.
The Priests and the Staff of Queen of All Saints Parish wish you
every blessing in your journey to a life
of commitment and love.
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