St. Joseph Parish - Epping, NH
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Helpful Information For Your Wedding Preparations

 

1. Weddings at St. Joseph Church are limited to Catholics and their future spouse.

2. Wedding dates can be scheduled on Monday through Friday at any time during the morning, afternoon, and evening.  Saturday weddings are limited to the morning, or afternoon before 1:00 PM. Sunday weddings are not allowed.

3. Weddings need to be arranged at least six months ahead of the wedding date in order to complete all the necessary requirements and paperwork.

4. You will need a recent Baptismal and Confirmation certificate when making your wedding date reservation.

5. To help you make plans for your reception, we will gladly let you know what dates and times are open.

6. The parish organists are:

     Chris Vallone                             Denise Kelly

     Blake Road                                3 Silvio Dr

     Epping, N.H. 03042                     Exeter, NH 03833

     T: (603) 679-5186                     T: (603) 778-0614

Soloists can be arranged by contacting the above musicians.

7. Flower Shops in the area:

       Epping Flower Shop                 Joan's Flower Shed             

       Route 125                              Route 27

       Epping, N.H. 03042                  Epping, N.H. 03042

       T: (603) 679-1800                  T: (603) 679-5247

Please remember when making floral selections for the Church. 
No floral arrangements may be placed upon the main altar.

8. The use of confetti and bird seeds is not permitted since other people may be using the Church after your wedding.

9. Photographers can take all the pictures they want before, during, and after the Wedding ceremony. The Church is also available for formal portraits during the week of the Wedding. Please advise your photographer to check with the Celebrant prior to the start of the Wedding to determine where the photographers will be positioned during the ceremony.

10. The Receiving Line usually takes place at the Reception Hall prior to Wedding Dinner.  If however, the receiving line is to occur at the Church, please be considerate of the Church’s schedule of religious services.

 

FINANCIAL ASPECTS:

  There is no fee for the use of our Church for your wedding, however donations are accepted.  Checks should be made out to "St Joseph Church

  The costs for the musicians are determined by the musicians.  You should take care of the above financial matters on the night of your rehearsal or some time prior to the wedding.  Please remember to take care of this because it causes confusion and sometimes embarrassment to have to take care of this on your wedding day.

  Changes of wedding dates and times will be accepted up to six months prior to the wedding ceremony.

 

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