Holy Matrimony
Do you have questions about being married in an Episcopal Church? Please make an appointment.
The church office is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am to 2pm.
For non-wedding related questions, please contact the church office to schedule. Walk throughs of the spaces may be available on other days by appointment after an initial phone call.
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Marriage Equality
St. Luke's Episcopal has been served by several gay clergy over the years, is an affirming congregation, and is available for same-sex couples to be married.
Premarital Counseling
The rector looks forward to getting to know both of you as individuals and as a couple. All couples meet with the rector, at no cost, for premarital counseling over the course of several sessions. These meetings can be fulfilled in person if you are local and online if New Orleans is the destination for your wedding.
If you have completed pre-marital counseling with another priest, the rector must determine that the couple is ready for marriage.
Marriage After Divorce
Our hope is that you feel welcomed and understood in preparing for marriage again. There are several prerequisites that must be fulfilled if either party has been divorced previously.
New to the Episcopal Church
New to the Episcopal Church
It is necessary that one of you in the couple has been baptized, whether in an Episcopal Church or another denomination, in order to be married in the Episcopal Church. Marriage is a Sacrament and is to be entered into reverently with much preparation.
A guest officiant or preacher may assist the rector in presiding over the wedding ceremony, under certain circumstances.
The Book of Common Prayer
New to the Episcopal Church
The Book of Common Prayer
The beautiful, poetic language of the Book of Common Prayer recommends one or more passages of Scripture be read. You may wish to include Holy Eucharist (Communion) during the Marriage liturgy (service). Couples may not write their own vows or use any liturgy that is not authorized by the Episcopal Church.
Wedding FAQs
New to the Episcopal Church
The Book of Common Prayer
Please read the Customary for questions like pricing and frequently asked questions.
Please reach out at least 6 months before your desired date to understand all that being married in an Episcopal Church entails.
The sanctuary is not available for rent for an officiant or pastor of another denomination to solely perform a wedding ceremony.