Marriage

1. 1. Marriage Guidelines: Please contact the office for an updated copy of our marriage guidelines.
   2. Music Selection: The music for your celebration should be carefully chosen keeping in mind the solemnity of the occasion.  All matters related to wedding music (selection, musicians, cantors, etc.) must be coordinated and approved by the Director of Music.  We have prepared this music selection resource for you.
   3. Altar Flowers and decorations: You are responsible for providing your own flowers. It is possible to share the cost of the flowers with other couples who will be married on the same day.
   4. Photography: Photographers should respect the sacred nature of the the ceremony and the church. During the ceremony the photographer may not use flash, block the congregation or enter the sanctuary.  After the wedding, if the couple has chosen to take pictures instead of a receiving line, flashes may be used and couples will be allowed a maximum of 30 minutes for inside photography.
   5. Visiting Clergy: The priests of the parish prepare all couples and officiate at weddings. Roman Catholic priests or deacons who are relatives or close personal friends are welcome to officiate at weddings if they are in good standing with their bishop or religious superior and have the religious and civil authority to officiate at marriages for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Non-Catholic clergy are welcome to participate in the ceremony as fully as possible.
   6. Wedding Schedule: Weddings or normally on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, but may be held during the week too with permission from your presider.  The hour prior to the ceremony is meant for any preparation of the space, as well as the seating of the guests.  Floral deliveries, music setup, and any decorations will be put in place during this time.  We will also have a room for the bride and bridal party, and a room for the groom and bridal party.  The remaining 30 minutes following the conclusion of the wedding are meant for photography inside the church.  Be aware this time may be diminished if your wedding lasts longer than expected.  Indoor photography ends at 2:30 for a 1:00 pm wedding, and at 3:30 for a 2:00 pm wedding.  We have confession on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30 pm.  Photos can also be taken outside on our grounds, we have beautiful green spaces for photography.  Click to download the Wedding Mass Order/Schedule and the Marriage Preparation Pamphlet documents for your information and help in planning.

Contact us at aswidal@nativityburke.org to schedule your wedding!

Nativity’s Marriage Enrichment Ministry offers wedding rehearsal and ceremony assistance through their Wedding Coordinator Ministry.  For more information and contact, visit here.