By signing the wedding contract with the Cathedral, it is required that you will be responsible for knowing all of the information on this website that pertains to your wedding. No exceptions. To assist you in your liturgical preparation, we have assembled the following suggested steps:
1. Become familiar with the all of the pages under "Weddings"; to access the "Wedding Form" page that contains recorded examples of selections for your wedding, contact the Director of Music, for the password: SavCathedralMusic@gmail.com
2. Choose your readings (use the booklet Together for Life to help you) – we suggest you start with the gospel reading and move backwards to the New Testament reading and the Old Testament reading. The Responsorial Psalm is normally sung by the cantor; select the Psalm from the music list, not the Together for Life booklet.
3. Go to the "Wedding Planning Form" page. Listen to the music choices for weddings, then enter your choices for the processions:
4. For a wedding Mass, choose a set of Eucharistic Acclamations (Holy, Holy, etc).
5. Choose a piece to be sung during Communion (if it’s a Wedding Mass); then choose a Responsorial Psalm and an Alleluia (the Gospel Acclamation)
6. Decide if you want any other musicians used in addition to the organ and a cantor.
7. Ask questions about anything that is unclear! Contact the Director of Music, at SavCatherdalMusic@gmail.com
8. Keep a copy of the music that you have selected for your records.
9. Click "Submit" to send your choices from the website.
10. Use our “Order for Service for Weddings” as a guide when designing your program.
11. Forward the completed program to your priest or deacon to check for accuracy. Forward your program to the Director of Music: SavCathedralMusic@gmail.com
12. Have your program printed, folded and stapled.
13. Send your stipends, made out to each person individually, two weeks before your ceremony, to: The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Director of Music, 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
14. Experience great music at your wedding!
1. Become familiar with the all of the pages under "Weddings"; to access the "Wedding Form" page that contains recorded examples of selections for your wedding, contact the Director of Music, for the password: SavCathedralMusic@gmail.com
2. Choose your readings (use the booklet Together for Life to help you) – we suggest you start with the gospel reading and move backwards to the New Testament reading and the Old Testament reading. The Responsorial Psalm is normally sung by the cantor; select the Psalm from the music list, not the Together for Life booklet.
3. Go to the "Wedding Planning Form" page. Listen to the music choices for weddings, then enter your choices for the processions:
- Processional music for mothers
- Processional music for bridal party
- Processional music for bride
- A recessional piece (this needs to be a louder processional piece)
4. For a wedding Mass, choose a set of Eucharistic Acclamations (Holy, Holy, etc).
5. Choose a piece to be sung during Communion (if it’s a Wedding Mass); then choose a Responsorial Psalm and an Alleluia (the Gospel Acclamation)
6. Decide if you want any other musicians used in addition to the organ and a cantor.
7. Ask questions about anything that is unclear! Contact the Director of Music, at SavCatherdalMusic@gmail.com
8. Keep a copy of the music that you have selected for your records.
9. Click "Submit" to send your choices from the website.
10. Use our “Order for Service for Weddings” as a guide when designing your program.
11. Forward the completed program to your priest or deacon to check for accuracy. Forward your program to the Director of Music: SavCathedralMusic@gmail.com
12. Have your program printed, folded and stapled.
13. Send your stipends, made out to each person individually, two weeks before your ceremony, to: The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Director of Music, 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, GA 31401
14. Experience great music at your wedding!
