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 precreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. ~ CCC 1601

Welcome to Marriage Preparation at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish!

Please make initial contact with Teresa Wright, the Pastoral Assistant for Marriage at St. Stephen the Martyr at least 9 months prior to the month you desire to be married.
Our initial meeting will include:

• Desired month, date, time, and celebrant for your wedding
• Brief assesment of couple
  • Faith of bride and groom
  • any previous marriages
• Anticipated number of guests (Church or Chapel)
• To-do list with timeline
• Acceptance of donations
  • $200 for rental and cleaning fee (refundable)
  • $200 Wedding Coordinator fee 
  • $200 Administration Fee (class, altar servers, Pastoral Assistant)

We ask that you make your donation for church rental and cleaning at the initial meeting in advance of setting your wedding date.

All couples asking to be married at St. Stephen the Martyr are required to contract with one of our Wedding Coordinators.   A coordinator will be assigned to you and she will contact you.


For information on marriage preparation contact:

Teresa Wright
(253)631-6175 ext. 120
sstm.baptism@gmail.com