1. You are asked to book your wedding with the Director of Liturgy & Music at least six months prior to your wedding date. 
2. After you have had time to submit your music selections, you may call and set an appointment and discuss your music and readings and any other details of the liturgy. 
3. The current fee for a professional organist is $300.00, which includes your consultation, a rehearsal with the cantor, and the wedding liturgy. 
4. The fee for a professional cantor is $175.00, which includes a rehearsal with the organist and the wedding liturgy.

Music at your Wedding
What function does music have in the marriage liturgy? Is it like the exchange of vows - one of those elements without which you cannot have a wedding? Or is it like bouquets and bouteonnieres - nice, but nonessential decoration? Certainly, it belongs with the essential elements of a wedding liturgy. There are parts of the liturgy that absolutely require music. Your careful consideration and selection of music can add depth and meaning to your marriage liturgy that you won't soon forget. 

Here at St. Marcelline's, in accordance with the Archdiocese of Chicago, we have policies concerning the appropriateeness of music during your liturgy. 

Below you will find music we believe effectively expresses the tone of the liturgy and are in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. If you have a specific selection you would like to be used, the Director of Liturgy & Music must approve it beforehand. Secular music or recorded music of any kind is strictly prohibited. 

Please use the form below to make your selections. Please do not forget to hit the SUBMIT button when completed. These selections will be discussed at your consultation. 

You should have received a Together For Life book that contains all the choices available for your scripture readings and the prayers of the faithful. You are to choose a First Reading, Second Reading, and the Prayers of the Faithful.

All wedding liturgies require the services of a professional cantor. The cantor will provide musical leadership during your liturgy that will enable your guests to feel comfortable in singing the music you have chosen. Our cantors are familiar with how liturgy is celebrated at St. Marcelline's , which may be different that any other parish.

If you request a outside cantor or instrumentalist they must be able to provide references to the Director of Liturgy & Music that can validate their ability and familiarity with the Catholic liturgy. 

The Director of Liturgy & Music or the Associate Organist assumes the responsibility for all parish weddings. The weddings at this church are part of the compensation package offered to the professional musicians on staff. Therefore, if you request a guest organist to play for your wedding, they must be approved by the music staff and our organist receives their fee regardless.