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MarriageThank you for inquiring about the possibility of being married at the Cathedral of Christ the Light.
We want to support and assist you in the best way possible as you embark on this very important
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
To begin the process, please fill out the form at the link below. We ask that you begin this process at least six months prior to your desired wedding date.
After you submit this form, we can schedule your initial appointment with our clergy and begin the preparation process.
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Encounter for the Engaged (E4E) is a discipleship group consisting of several couples preparing for marriage. E4E is a place for conversations about important topics and issues related to married, from marriage in the modern world and communication to God's role in marriage and matrimony as a vocation.
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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.Is there a fee for having our wedding at the Cathedral?
Yes. The wedding fee is $3,000 for parishioners and $3,500 for non-parishioners, which covers the costs for the Encounters for the Engaged program, liturgical ministers, a cantor, an organist, and the services of a wedding coordinator.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.
Does the Cathedral complex have a facility for our wedding reception?
Yes. The Cathedral Event Center is available for your rehearsal dinner and/or wedding reception. For more information call (510) 496-7233.
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