Practical Information

The priest who is assisting with the preparations will normally be the one to perform the wedding.  If you wish another priest, please let that be known.  If the priest is not from the parish, ask him to contact the Pastor for permission and delegation. 

Inquiries and questions should be directed to the priest who is assisting you with your wedding plans. 

The usual offering for a wedding of an affiliated parishioner is $450.00.  This fee covers the services rendered by St. Andrew Avellino, including music, and a donation to the Church. 

Floral arrangements and wedding program booklets are the responsibility of the bridal couple. Please note the directives on the enclosed information sheet and give it to your florist. 

Music arrangements must be made with our Director of Music Ministry, Mr. Stephen Galizia. 

Photographs are permitted in the Church, but not in the Sanctuary area.  Photographing of ceremony should not interrupt the procession of the ceremony.

Please note the directives on the enclosed information sheet and give it to your photographer.

Rehearsals are conducted on Thursday evenings.  Plans for the rehearsal can be made with the priest or by calling the Rectory.  The white runner that is sometimes used for the main aisle is unnecessary at St. Andrew Avellino. It is also a safety hazard. It gets rumpled and torn, looks unsightly and can cause people to trip. It is not permitted at St. Andrew Avellino. For the same reasons, flowers may not be strewn down the aisle during the entrance procession. Nor is rice, birdseed or confetti permitted to be thrown on the Street of the Church. Please consider the safety of others in your preparations. 

It is our hope and prayer that this time of preparation will enhance your wedding ceremony and provide a strong foundation for your married life together.  We are anxious to assist you in any way we can.

Sincerely,

The Parish Staff of St. Andrew Avellino