1) First Steps & Timeline

Please begin at least six (6) months before your desired wedding date.

• Submit the Marriage Application. CLICK HERE FOR FORM

• Meet with a Priest – Your initial interview determines requirements and freedom to marry; no arrangements should be made until you receive priest confirmation.

• Donation — Make a payment to secure date.

• Date Selection – The wedding date is set based on church availability and priest approval.

• Important: If either party has a previous marriage (Church or civil), we must establish freedom to marry during the initial interview before any date can be considered.

• Communication – All correspondence is directly with the couple, not with family or friends.

• Parishioner Priority – Registered St. Agnes parishioners receive scheduling priority.

MARRIAGE APPLICATION FORM

Process at-a-Glance

1. Marriage Application → 2) Initial Priest Meeting → 3) Marriage Prep (Camino Retreat, NFP, Fully Engaged) → 4) Plan the Liturgy (readings/music) → 5) Rehearsal & Wedding Day

2) Archdiocesan Marriage Preparation

All couples must complete the Archdiocese of Miami requirements:

• Transformed in Love or Camino Retreat (English/Español)
  A weekend retreat covering communication, finances, prayer, and the Catholic vision of marriage.

• Natural Family Planning (NFP) / Planificación Familiar
  Learn God’s plan for love and life in marriage and how to practice responsible parenthood in harmony with Church teaching.

• Fully Engaged Inventory
  A premarital questionnaire reviewed with a trained facilitator to identify strengths and growth areas. (This is not a test.)

Spiritual Preparation: We encourage regular Sunday Mass, frequent Confession—especially near your wedding—and daily prayer together.

If you will marry at another parish but wish to complete preparation at St. Agnes: Submit the Marriage Preparation Application (link above Bulletpoint 1). Begin at least 6 months before your wedding date.

MORE INFO ON THE ADOM WEBSITE

3) Planning the Wedding Liturgy

Ceremony Type

• Nuptial Mass – ordinarily for two practicing Catholics.

• Wedding Ceremony (without Mass) – often chosen when one party is not Catholic.

Readings
Choose from approved wedding readings (see links below).

Nuptial Mass Readings in English

Nuptial Mass Readings in Spanish

Music
Sacred music that supports the liturgy is required. Our Music Director, Aníbal Cruz, will guide you.

Wedding Music Guidelines

Wedding Music Selection

Decorations
Floral arrangements and simple decor are welcome within parish guidelines and liturgical norms.
(Please consult before making vendor commitments.)

4) Documentation Required

• Baptismal Certificate (issued within the last 6 months)

• Confirmation Certificate

• Civil Marriage License (State of Florida)

• Freedom to Marry documentation, if applicable (annulments, lack of form, etc.)

If either party was previously married (Church or civil), appropriate tribunal processes must be completed before moving forward.

5) Special Notes

• Parishioner Priority: Registered St. Agnes parishioners have priority for dates.

• Visiting Priests/Deacons: Must be approved by the Pastor and Diocese; compensation is handled directly with the visiting cleric.

• Communication: We work directly with the bride and groom throughout the process.

6) Suggested Donations (St. Agnes)

Your offering helps maintain our parish and support marriage preparation.

• Preparation & Ceremony – $3,500

• Ceremony Only – $3,000

• Preparation Only – $600

• Domestic Tribunal Fee – Included

• Deposit – $300 non-refundable
  Music and decoration are not included.

If you invite a priest not assigned to St. Agnes, he must be approved by the Pastor/Diocese and compensated directly.