How do we get married at the Cathedral of Christ the Light?

The first step is to introduce yourself to our Rector, Father Brandon Macadaeg, after Sunday Mass at the Cathedral.  You should become active and engaged in the parish community at least twelve (12) months in advance of your preferred wedding date. 

Once you have become active in our parish community, we will walk with you through our cultures of prayer, teamwork, and discipleship in a welcome via Cathedral 101 which gives you an overview of who we are at the cathedral.  Afterward we'll be overwhelmed by the Good News hrough Rescue Project.  At this point on your journey, through prayer and discernment, you may decide to begin the marriage journey with us.

Further Wedding information ...

When do weddings take place at the Cathedral?

Weddings normally take place on Saturday and are scheduled for 11:00 am or 2:00 pm.  The Cathedral allows for a three-hour time period for your wedding.

Does the Cathedral have a policy regarding music?
Yes. Click here for the Music Guidelines for Marriage Celebrations.

Do we need to take a marriage preparation class?
Yes. You are required to participate in one of the marriage preparation options outlined by the Diocese of Oakland. This can be scheduled once your initial interview has taken place. 

Is there a fee for having our wedding at the Cathedral?
Yes. The wedding fee helps defray the costs of the services of the wedding coordinator, the custodians, and security, as well as the cost of utilities.  This does not include the fees for parking in the Cathedral Garage or for music.

There are three fee schedules at the Cathedral of Christ the Light: 

• $1,500.00 - Parishioners of the Cathedral (registered and active participating members of the parish)
• $2,500.00 - Non-parishioners residing within the Diocese of Oakland (Your Diocesan Parish Priest prepares you & presides at the wedding)
• $3,500.00 - Non-parishioners residing outside the Diocese of Oakland 

• $250.00 - Non-Refundable Deposit - credited towards total wedding fees
• $250.00 - Refundable Security Deposit (After the wedding the refundable security deposit will be returned to you as long as you leave the Cathedral in as good a condition and cleanliness as existed before your wedding pursuant to the terms of the Reservation Agreement.)

No parishioner (registered and active participating members of the parish) of the Cathedral of Christ the Light is ever turned away because of an inability to pay the stipend.