key important steps
Call To Reserve Your Date With Your Parish
Find a date open with your parish before reserving your hall, photographer, music, flowers, planner etc. Do this at least 9 months prior to your desired date.
Fill Out The M-1 Archdiocese Form
Complete and return this form to your respective parish office as soon as possible.
Fill Out The Diocesan Assessment Questionnaire
Complete and return this form to your respective parish office prior to your initial group meeting.
Schedule Your Initial Group Meeting
For newly engaged couples, these meetings are held at either Ft. Recovery or Coldwater. Schedule 6-9 months prior to your wedding date. Contact your respective parish office.
Schedule First Meeting With Priest Or Deacon
After you attend your initial group meeting, schedule your first meeting with your pastor or priest/deacon. Should be completed 6-9 months prior to your wedding date.
Book Your Organist
About 6 months prior to your wedding date, call to book your organist at your parish.
Attend the Genesis Pre-Cana
See events to find a date and register to attend this retreat. Once completed bring certificate or email to your respective parish office.
Complete The "Beloved" Video Series & Scavenger Hunt List
Find a mentor couple to begin the "Beloved" video series and scavenger hunt list. These materials will be handed out at the initial group meeting.
Schedule A Natural Family Planning Class
See events to sign up for either a live in-person class, or online class. A series of 3 classes over 3 months. This will need to be completed prior to meeting with the priest for a 2nd time.
Schedule 2nd Meeting With Priest
Once "Beloved" Scavenger Hunt List is completed, schedule to meet with your priest a 2nd time. Approximately 3 months prior to your wedding date.
Acquire Marriage License for State of Ohio
Acquire your marriage license within 60 days of your marriage. Please bring it the rehearsal.
Final Meeting with Priest
About 1 month prior to your wedding date, schedule to meet with your priest one final time.