Holy Matrimony
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a
partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses
and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons
has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.”
– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1601
Planning Your Wedding
As you begin planning and preparation for your marriage in the Catholic Church, all of us at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish are here to assist you.
Preparation for your wedding takes place in several stages. To assure ample time for a quality preparation, you as a couple must visit with one of the priests or deacons at least six (6) months prior to your anticipated wedding date.
Contact Karen Kotara to begin the process at least six months prior to the wedding. Karen can be reached at kkotara@olachurch.org or 404-261-7181 ext. 128 . At that time she will discuss the sequence of events that leads up to the wedding.
Click here to download our Wedding Guide for detailed information.
Church Availability
Weddings at OLA may be scheduled for Saturdays at 11:30am, 2pm, or 7pm.
Schedule Of Fees
​For Active Parishioners
An active, registered parishioner is an individual who is registered in OLA parish and who has been active in Time, Talent, and Treasure for one year prior to the reservation of the wedding date. The determination of whether one is an active parishioner is reserved to the Pastor and is based upon regular attendance at Mass, volunteer work in parish ministries, and financial contribution of more than a nominal amount through envelope, check, or online giving.
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Main Church (including use of the Bride’s Room), $600.00
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Main Church – Refundable Deposit, $400.00
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Chapel - $250
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Marriage Preperation Fee - For those prepared at OLA, but married elsewhere.
This refundable fee of $400.00 will cover unfilled parts of this contract: clean-up, breakage. If all parts of the agreement are fulfilled, OLA will return the entire $400.00 deposit.
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Parish Hall (for wedding reception), $600.00
Parish Hall – Refundable Deposit, $400.00
This refundable fee of $400.00 will cover unfilled parts of this contract: clean-up, breakage. If all parts of the agreement are fulfilled, OLA will return the entire $400.00 deposit.
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Security Fee (for wedding receptions we require a policeman to be on duty), $210 for up to 3 hours. $70 for each additional hour.
For Non-parishioners and Registered Parishioners
Who Are Not Active
Main Church (including use of the Bride’s Room), $1,200.00
Main Church – Refundable Deposit, $400.00
Chapel - $250
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Marriage Preperation Fee - For those prepared at OLA, but married elsewhere.
This refundable fee of $400.00 will cover unfilled parts of this contract: clean-up, breakage. If all parts of the agreement are fulfilled, OLA will return the entire $400.00 deposit.
Parish Hall (for wedding reception), $1,200.00
Parish Hall – Refundable Deposit, $400.00
A refundable fee of $400.00 will cover unfilled parts of this contract: clean-up, breakage. If all parts of the agreement are fulfilled, OLA will return the entire $400.00 deposit.
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Security Fee (for wedding receptions we require a policeman to be on duty), $210 for up to 3 hours. $70 for each additional hour.
Sacramento del santo Matrimonio para la Comunidad Latina
Para obtener información sobre el Sacramento del santo Matrimonio para en nuestra comunidad latina, comuníquese con Carlos Vizcaino, Coordinador de la comunidad latina. Comuníquese con Carlos al 404-261-7181 ext. 356 o cvizcaino@olachurch.org.
Photos of Schmidt Wedding Courtesy of Jill Doty Photography