The following is the complete list of fees and honorariums applicable to your marriage at St. Marcelline. These fees are meant to cover the costs incurred by the parish, other organizations or individuals associated with your marriage. An explanation is included for each.
This fee results from the expenses incurred by St. Marcelline Parish for your Marriage Preparation and Wedding Day such as the use of the facility for utilities and maintenance services, cost of materials including the FOCCUS documents, and various communication costs. The fee is due at your initial conference and is payable to St. Marcelline Parish. Payments schedules can be arranged.
Church Fee ------------------ $600.00
Your marriage at St. Marcelline requires that you meet with our Director of Music and Liturgy. The time he or his associate spends preparing your wedding music is their personal time. You will contract with one of them for their services. Should you wish to provide your own musician, this fee will still apply since your musician will be required to coordinate with our Director of Music and Liturgy. This fee is due one month prior to your wedding date.
Organist’s Fee --------------- $300.00
Your marriage at St. Marcelline also requires that you provide a professional vocalist. Our Director of Music and Liturgy or Associate will provide you with a list of vocalists that might be used. This fee is due one month prior to your wedding date.
Cantor Fee ------------------- $175.00
HONORARIUMS
An honorarium is the free will offering of a gift given to those individuals who assisted you with your marriage ceremony. These individuals set aside their time, and shared their life expertise with you in preparation and service for your wedding day. An honorarium is a customary and appropriate gift of thanks. The following are suggested honorariums.
Priest or Deacon -------- $50.00 to $100.00
Altar Server ------------- $15.00 to $20.00
Sponsor Couple --------- Restaurant Gift Certificate