FAQs

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Today is a Sacramental Day

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To all of our friends and relatives, we thank you from the deepest parts of our hearts for joining us not only in our wedding celebration, but in our reception of this holy Sacrament of Marriage. This Sacrament is a lifelong covenant. It signifies the loving union of Christ and His bride, the Church. Our wedding ceremony will be a full Catholic Mass. The Mass will be the most significant part of the day. We are getting married, but more importantly, we are building our life together on a foundation of Jesus Christ. The first moment we are married, we will receive Him in the Eucharist and can go forth in celebration with His grace. Every part of our wedding planning first began with how can what we do glorify God? Our relationship was built as we journeyed with the Lord. Praise God that we will always have the glory story of the Lord making our paths along the journey meet. Please pray for us as we approach our wedding day and know of our sincerest prayers for all of you! God bless!

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The Order of the Catholic Mass

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This is the order of the Catholic Mass for those of you who are unfamiliar: - Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Act, Glory to God, Collect - Liturgy of the Word: First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith, Universal Prayer. - Liturgy of the Eucharist: Presentation of the Gifts, Prayer Over the Offerings, Eucharistic Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Communion*, Prayer after Communion. - Final Blessing and Dismissal *Note about Communion: Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the literal Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. John 6:54-57 says, "Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise Him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me." For this reason, only baptized Catholics who have received their First Holy Communion, are practicing the faith, and are not aware of having committed mortal sins since their last confession may receive the Eucharist. If you are not baptized Catholic or are unprepared to receive the Eucharist, you are invited to come up during Communion time with your arms crossed over your chest to receive a blessing, or you may remain seated during this time. Thank you all for safekeeping the holiness of the Mass!

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RSVP Date

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Please RSVP by August 12th, 2026

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Where can I Park at St. Thomas Seminary?

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You are free to park anywhere you would like with the exception of the parking lot directly in front of the main entrance of the Pastoral Center. This lot is reserved for the bride and groom's family and the bridal party.

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Where do I Enter the Chapel at St. Thomas Seminary?

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You may enter through the main entrance in the front of the building or through the back entrance, but please watch for signage if you enter in the back.

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Where is the Cocktail Hour and Reception?

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We are so blessed to have the wedding Mass, cocktail hour, and reception all at the same location! The Mass will be in the Chapel and just down the hall to the left is the alumni lounge where the cocktail hour will be. The reception will be held in the main dining room next to the Alumni Lounge. Signage will be posted to direct you.

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What Shall I Wear?

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Semi formal or formal attire is welcome; we just ask that you be appropriately dressed to preserve the sanctity of the Mass. We also strongly encourage you to break out your cowboy boots if you have them because there will be line dancing during the reception! Yee Haw!

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Arrival for the Wedding Ceremony/Mass

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Please be seated for Mass no later than 11:45am as the Mass will start promptly at 12pm.

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Activities for the Kiddos

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We wish for our wedding day to be very family oriented and will therefore have many children attending. There will be a room devoted solely to children's activities to keep our little guests occupied!

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Seating for Children at the Reception

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For any parents bringing young children, please be sure to bring a highchair for them as the venue does not have them available to us.

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Fragrances

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We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing anything with heavy scents as we have guests with severe sensitivities. Thank you for your flexibility and for allowing this comfort for our guests!

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Photographs and Videos

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We kindly ask that out of respect for the Mass you refrain from taking any photos or videos. During the reception, you are more than welcome to take photos or videos; please share them with us if you do but be mindful of our photographer. Special note: Please do not post any photos or videos of us or any guests on social media as we are mindful of limiting our online presence. Thank you for your respect of our wishes!

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Gifts and Registry

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We are so grateful to all of you for your generosity as we begin to build our beautiful life together! Our hearts are truly overwhelmed, and we feel so loved! We have an Amazon registry linked here to Zola. You can access this on the Registry page of our website. If you are unable to give any physical gifts, know that the gift of your presence is worth so much more than any gift we could unwrap. Please offer up prayers for us; they are priceless gifts that will bear much good fruit. You are all joys in our lives, and we are grateful for YOU just being present with us!