FAQs

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What should I wear?

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Please wear your Sunday best! Whatever that may be ;)

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What time should I arrive?

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PLEASE aim to arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid being late to the ceremony. You don't want to interrupt the big moment! If you arrive earlier you can explore the beautiful cathedral and spend some time in prayer.

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Where do we park?

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The Cathedral has an expansive parking lot that will easily accommodate everyone. To be closest to the reception hall, you'll want to park on the north side (right side).

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Will there be dinner?

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Yes! There will be chicken breast with either a butter herb or white wine sauce. The sides will be rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, and sautéed green beans. There won't be additional dinner options so please plan accordingly! (Except for the children's menu)

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Will there be alcohol at the wedding?

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Yes! We will have wine and beer to celebrate with. Please remember to drink prudently and have a plan for returning home/ to your hotel safely. Drinks will stop being served an hour before the celebrations end.

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Is smoking allowed?

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No. According to Sacred Heart Cathedral Policy, smoking is not allowed anywhere on the cathedral's grounds including outdoors. We ask that you please refrain from smoking to respect the rules set by the church.

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Will the wedding be a full Mass or just a ceremony?

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The wedding will take place within a Catholic Mass. We ask that if you are not Catholic that you refrain from receiving communion at the end of mass, but you are still welcome to go up and receive a blessing from the priest.

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Will the ceremony be Bilingual?

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Yes! The groom's family speaks predominantly Spanish while the bride's family speaks predominantly English, so the Mass will alternate between the two languages. (No German - sorry)

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?

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Our photographer will take pictures while respecting the solemnity of the Mass. We ask that you simply be present and enjoy the beautiful moment with us. We can share our pictures with you in the days/weeks after. Feel free to take all the pictures your heart desires during the reception though!