The ceremony will begin at 2:00pm. The exchanging of rings + vows will take place, followed by a Traditional Latin Mass. You can expect the ceremony to last approx. 90 minutes.

Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30pm. With a bit of downtime inbetween, check out the "Things To Do" tab for some of our favorite spots around town.

We invite you to wear cocktail attire. We want you to be comfortable but we do also ask that everyone – men and women – dress modestly. At mass, we believe that we are in the presence of the King of Kings, and therefore we ask that all are dressed accordingly. Even though it will be peak summer weather, which likely means hot and humid here in KC, we ask that you would please ensure that your shoulders are covered and necklines should not be too revealing or bare backs exposed. Additionally, please be mindful that dresses and skirts cover your knees when sitting. (For those curious, these are the same guidelines at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.)

This was honestly one of the hardest decisions we had to make regarding our wedding. We love your children. They hold a very special place in our hearts, and we wish that we had unlimited space and an unlimited budget so that they, too, could be a part of our special day. Your kids are more than welcome to attend the ceremony with you; however, we ask that nursing babies only are present at the reception.

Yes, the Latin Mass does indeed mean that the priest will pray the mass in Latin. However, the marraige ceremony (including the vow + exchanging of the rings will be completely in English.) Additionally, the priest will always preach the homily, or sermon in English. We will have a printed copy of the prayers, or "propers", for you to follow along with in English if you so choose. However, even though the words of the mass will be spoken in Latin, it is unlikely that you will be able to audibly hear the words being spoken outloud, due to several factors: the fact that the priest will be facing the tabernacle (God) as he leads the people in worship; the playing of the organ overhead; and the absence of any lapels or microphones used. We invite you to join us in most important form of participation while at mass, interior silent prayer.

We will provide printed booklets for you to follow along with and use as a guide during mass if you would like. These booklets will be distributed as you enter the church on our wedding day. If you are unsure when to stand, sit or kneel, you may follow the instructions in the booklet or just follow the cues of the others around you. We understand this may be different than what you are used to, even slightly different from a Novus Ordo Catholic mass that many of our guest might attend at home.

The Epistle reading will be taken from Ephesians 5:22-33. St. Paul makes a powerful comparison between husband and wife to that of Christ and His Church. This is a high call for all married couples to emulate. The Church seeks to love, honor and respect Christ, acknowledging Him as its head -- or in other words, it's leader, protector, refuge. Christ, on the other hand, loves the Church by willingly giving a complete gift of Himself + sacrificing everything for His bride, the Church. The Psalm, or Gradual, prayed between the first reading and the Gospel reading is Psalm 127:3. The Gospel will be from the book of Matthew 19:3-6. In this passage, Christ raises the intitute of marriage to that of a sacrament, emphasizing the indissolubility of the bond or vow.

We invite all practicing Catholics in the state of grace to join us in receiving Holy Communion at the appropriate time in the mass. As Catholics, we believe that the Eucharist is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ truly present to us under the veiled species of the consecrated host. If you are not a practicing Catholic or are not prepared to receiving Holy Communion, you are welcome to either remain in your pew or come up to kneel at the altar rail with your arms gently crossed over your chest in the space of an "X". This will indicate to the priest that you would like to receiving a blessing. At the Traditional Latin Mass, one receives Holy Communion while kneeling (if capable) at the altar rail. The host is received on the tongue, not in the hands. Additionally, one does not respond “Amen” to the priest; he will say it for you.

Here are a few helpful sites: https://www.latinmasskelowna.com/guide-to-the-latin-mass https://www.learnreligions.com/what-to-know-about-traditional-latin-mass-4068352 -- If you have specific questions, please reach out to us! We are excited to share this most important aspect of our faith with you and want to help you feel as prepared and comfortable as possible to participate in our wedding day.

Italy!!! We will be spending time on the Almafi Coast, a night in Assisi and will end our trip in Rome! If you have any recommendations, please send them our way.