Weddings are a time of festivity and hospitality. The colors and symbols used in the worship environment reflect the rich meaning of this day. The couple themselves are the primary symbol of God's faithful, unconditional love. Whatever is added by way of decoration is intended to highlight without overwhelming the meaning of this celebration.

Old Saint Mary's worship space incorporates the colors and symbols of the liturgical season which remain in place for all our services. Early in the planning process, we can discuss the general decor of the church at the time of your wedding as well as creative options and guidelines for the worship environment of your celebration. As we seek an atmosphere of welcome and inclusiveness, to embody appropriateness, simplicity and elegance that befits our worship. Because Advent and Lent have a somber color and feel and the use of flowers is restricted. We don't recommend wedding celebrations during these seasons.

To help coordinate with the decor of the liturgical season, and for the protection of the church, Old Saint Mary's and Holy Family has a house florist, Mark Angeles. He knows the space well and can help you select appropriate flowers for the space.

You are welcome to use your own florists. Flowers may not be placed directly on the main altar. Pew decorations must be secured by the use of ribbon only - no tape, tacks, or hooks, and are removed immediately after the ceremony. No adhesives or tapes may be used on the pews or anywhere else inside or outside the church. For reasons of safety and liturgical appropriateness, aisle runners are not permitted.

We request that flowers in the sanctuary remain in the church for the enjoyment of the rest of the community.

The seating capacity of the church is 500. The center aisle has a total of twenty-one (21) pews on each side. There are nine (9) pews in each front section before the center break.

For evening services, the overhead lights may be dimmed and the some candles in the sanctuary can be lit. For reasons of safety, candles are not used in the body of the church.

Unity Candles

Unit candles, if you wish to use them, can be purchased at a church goods store. The church has a tall brass unity candle stand that accommodates side tapers with a 7/8" fitted base and a center pillar candle no more than 3" in diameter. The stand can be decorated with flowers.

Outdoors

For reasons of safety, cleanup, and the environment, rice, confetti, birdseed or flower petals may not be thrown nor balloons released on church property.