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Marriages may be celebrated at any time except on a Sunday, the
last weekend of August and the first two weekends of September. Weddings can be
scheduled at either one of three times on a Saturday:
10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Weekday weddings are permitted if the
scheduling of a priest/deacon can accommodate. It is also
advisable to schedule a time for your rehearsal. Please note that
we do not offer a room for the wedding party to dress before the
wedding.
- Requests
for permission to be married at the College Chapel shall be sent
in writing to the Director of Edmundite Campus Ministry at least six months
before the wedding. The request should indicate the pastoral reasons
why the marriage ceremony should take place at the College Chapel
and the relationship of both parties to the College Community.
The letter must include a statement by the couple stating that
they have read these wedding guidelines and agree to follow them. A letter confirming the date and time of your wedding will be
sent to you.
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The music for your marriage ceremony must be planned with the
assistance of Jerome Monachino, the Director of Liturgical Music.
He can be contacted by phone at (802) 654-2254 or via email at
jmonachino@smcvt.edu.
All music at wedding ceremonies should adhere to the
Music Guidelines for Weddings issued by the Diocese of
Burlington. There are no exceptions to these music
guidelines as we are accountable to the Bishop's Office.
Guest musicians are allowed only on a limited basis and only with
prior approval of the Director of Liturgical Music. The use
of the Chapel organ is limited to members of the music staff.
Guest organists are not allowed.
- Within
six months of the wedding date, the couple should obtain copies
of their baptismal records. These can be obtained from the parishes
where the baptisms took place. The baptismal certificates must
be recent ones and must be issued within six months of the wedding
date. (Do not send original baptismal certificates).
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the bride is a Catholic, she must also present a written note
from her pastor granting permission to get married in the Chapel
of Saint Michael the Archangel (Diocesan regulation). If the bride
is a non-Catholic, then the groom must obtain the same type of
written permission from his pastor.
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The couple is required to participate in a formal Diocesan or
parish approved "Pre-marriage Program." Such a program not only
acquaints the couple with the spiritual, social, financial, and
sexual dimensions of marriage, it helps the couple to deepen
their relationship with one another.
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are three approved "Pre-marriage" programs: The Catholic
Engaged Encounter, Pre-Cana and a Couple-to-Couple Program.
Applications and information concerning the dates, times and
places for programs in Vermont are available through the Diocese
of Burlington, 351 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401
802-658-6110. The pre-marriage program can either be completed
through the Diocese of Burlington or in any Catholic diocese.
The couple must also complete the FOCUS Survey with the priest
witnessing the marriage.
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Licenses are issued by Vermont Town Clerks. If both the
bride and groom are Vermont residents, you may go to the town
clerk in either of your towns of residence. If just one of
you resides in a Vermont town, you must buy the license in that
town. If neither of you are Vermont residents, any Vermont
town clerk's office can issue you a license. Licenses cost
$45 and are valid for 60 days from the
date issued.
- A
donation of $250.00 to the Campus Ministry Stewardship Fund is
requested of all couples celebrating their marriage at Saint
Michael's College and should be mailed with the initial letter of
request.
- Visiting
priests from outside the state of Vermont must obtain permission
from the government to witness the marriage. Call 802-651-1518
to obtain the necessary application forms or write to: Chittenden
County Probate Court, 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401.
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