Summary Checklist

  • Schedule the wedding date. Call one of our priests at least six (6) months before the wedding to schedule and eventually complete further discussions regarding your relationship and to begin planning your wedding liturgy.
  • Contact the Director of Music and Liturgy at your parish at least four (4) months before the wedding to schedule an appointment to plan your wedding liturgy.
    • Old St. Mary - Meggie Moyer: mmoyer@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6180
    • Our Lady of Divine Providence - Mary Robertson: robertsonm@archmil.org or 414-271-6577
    • SS. Peter & Paul - Meggie Moyer: mmoyer@ffpmke.org or 414-962-2443
    • Three Holy Women - Mary Robertson: robertsonm@archmil.org or 414-271-6577
  • Prior to your meeting with the Director of Music and Liturgy, complete the Liturgy Preparation Form with your selections of readings, music, etc.
  • Meet with your FOCCUS couple. Your FOCCUS couple will contact you.
  • Schedule and eventually complete the Archdiocesan Enrichment Conference. Register at https://www.archmil.org/MarriagePreparation.
  • Obtain newly issued copies (within 6 months of your wedding date) of your baptismal certificates and turn them in to the presiding priest. You can obtain these by contacting the church of your baptism.
  • Create and duplicate your orders of worship and bring to your rehearsal.
  • Obtain your marriage license thirty (30) to eight (8) days before your wedding. (Please call the county for more information.)
  • Ensure that everyone is at your rehearsal.
  • Please bring the following to the rehearsal:
    • Marriage license, the wedding can not take place without this 
    • Fees; One check made out to the parish where your wedding will take place (ie.Three Holy Women Parish) for $700; if one of the priests from the parish is not the presiding priest, the fee is $625. Checks for other musicians (if used).
    • Orders of Worship (programs)
    • Memorial pictures (if used)  
  •  It is very important to keep in mind that we start all weddings promptly!!
  • Continue to grow in your faith, as a married couple, by being active members of your parish.
  • Be sure to call the parish office where you are a member to update your contact information (married name, address). Thank you!
    • Old St. Mary:  414-271-6180
    • Our Lady of Divine Providence: 414-264-0049
    • SS. Peter & Paul: 414-962-2443
    • Three Holy Women: 414-271-6577