Marriage
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1601) says: The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.
The Basilica Community is thrilled to help couples prepare for the sacrament of marriage.
To ensure that planning your wedding is a seamless process, six months advance notice is required. Participation in a recognized marriage preparation course and a pre-nuptial interview is also required. These are in place to help you prepare spiritually and practically to enter into marriage.
For more specific details on having a wedding at the Basilica, please see these documents: