It is strongly recommended that any couple wishing to be joined in Holy Matrimony first contact the Rector before deciding on a date or any other details. Couples should contact the Rector at least six months prior to the proposed date - one year in advance would be preferable.

Once agreeing to the marriage, the Rector will meet with the couple 3 additional times for premarital counseling and planning of the service.
In the Episcopal Church at least one of the parties must be a baptized Christian, the ceremony must be attested by at least two witnesses, and the marriage must be in accordance with the State law as well as the Canons of the Church.

In situations where one or both have been previously married and divorced, the Rector will need to obtain consent from the diocesan bishop before securing a final approval to preside at the marriage. One year should have elapsed since a decree of divorce is issued before considering marriage in the Episcopal Church.