Thank 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
commitment in your lives.
All weddings from June 2020 until December 2021 have been booked.
We are now accepting inquiries for those who wish to book their wedding ceremonies in January 2022 and onward.
The first step is to schedule an initial interview with the Cathedral Rector or one of the priests or deacons at the Cathedral to discuss your wedding and preferred wedding date at least twelve (12) months in advance of your wedding date.
The initial interview, lasting no more than 30 minutes, will give an overview of the entire process of planning your wedding at the Cathedral. At the end of this meeting, a date for the wedding may be set.
Please contact the one of our priests or deacons directly to begin the process:
When do weddings take place at the Cathedral?
Weddings normally take place on Saturday and are scheduled for 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The Cathedral allows for a three-hour time period for your wedding.
Does the Cathedral have a policy regarding music?
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 sacristan, 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:
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 fee.
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. Please visit Lakeside Events at www.lakesideevents.com.