STEP 4: Planning Your Wedding Ceremony
Date And Times For Weddings : Saturday Weddings are at 1:00 p.m. Weddings may also be scheduled on Friday evenings, except for the first Friday of the month and Fridays during Lent. Weddings are not normally scheduled between the Third Sunday of Advent and the Feast of the Holy Family and between Palm Sunday and the 3rd Sunday after Easter.
Readings: If you wish to involve family or friends on this special day you can pick out the scripture readings for your wedding at: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/old-testament-readings. You need to pick out one Old Testament reading and one New Testament reading. The responsorial hymn is sung. The priest will pick out the gospel.
Bring your readings, wedding license, and church fee to the rehearsal.
Music: After you have met with the pastor, call Christopher Mendicino, the Director of Music (570-947-8432). The music must have a sacred character which supports your Sacrament of Marriage. All music, soloists, and musicians will be approved by the Director of Music. See the section “Church Fees.”
Flowers and Runner: Use flowers in moderation. Bows and flowers will be attached to the pews with rubber bands, no tape. There are 34 pews. The center aisle is 70 feet long if you use a runner.
Photography: Photos of your wedding are special. It is best to use a professional wedding photographer. Stationary video is permitted. Pictures are allowed for only 30 minutes after the ceremony.
Throwing of rice, birdseed, confetti, flower petals, etc. is not permitted anywhere on church property in the interest of safety and maintenance. Bubbles are allowed.
Flower Girls: No flower petals may be thrown in the Church. The Flower Girls will simply walk down the aisle with the basket.
Cleanup: Before the ushers depart please have them remove all flower boxes, bubble containers, the runner, programs and other items.
Pre-Marriage Counseling is mandatory and should be completed soon after the wedding date is set. You may obtain an updated list of times and places at www.dioceseofscranton.org under Parish Life.
Unity candles are not used at St. Lucy's Church. The symbol for the sacramental unity of husband and wife is the exchange of vows. Unity candles are best utilized at the reception before the cake is cut where both families can be involved with great pictures.
