• Marriage date must be set at the Church of either the bride or the groom no later than 6 months before the wedding
  
• Weddings are held on Saturday at 1:00 pm.
  
• No Weddings during Lent or Advent
  
• It is important that you speak to a Priest before you set the date. Please call to Reserve a Date (815) 965-2761
  
• One party must be Catholic and have been an active Parishioner of St Anthony Church for at least 6 Months
  
• All baptized christians must present baptismal certificate
  
• Contact the Church Musician - Note: Music must be Church approved music
  
• Contact the church office for marriage fees
  
• Rice or Bird Seed is not allowed
  
• Receiving Line should be reserved for the reception
  
• The Rockford Diocese requires that the marriage ceremony must be performed in the Church.

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Prior to the Wedding

• The couple is required to attend a Engaged Encounter Weekend
  
• The couple is required to attend a Natural Family Planning Seminar
  
• The couple is required to take the Preliminary Marriage Inventory
  
• The couple is required to meet with the Priest at least 2 to 3 times

If you were married before and an annulment is required, a form needs to be filled out, a non refundable fee of $50.00 is required with the total fee being approximately $400.00. Please note it takes a minimum of 18 months from the time your annulment papers are submitted. Please do not make any plans for your wedding day prior to the Diocesan Tribunal decision.