SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

A beautiful journey toward a lifetime of shared love and faith

Engaged couple

Congratulations on Your Engagement!

We are overjoyed for you as you take this beautiful next step. May God bless you both during this time of preparation.

YOUR ESSENTIAL FILES

Essential Documents

Download everything you need for your wedding preparation. These comprehensive guides will walk you through each step of planning your sacred celebration.

Wedding Guidelines Booklet

Download

Wedding Guidelines Appendix

Download

Wedding Liturgy Planning (Ceremony)

Download

Wedding Liturgy Planning (Full Mass)

Download

Preparation Process Checklist

Download
Wedding ceremony

Important Requirements

NO dates confirmed until meeting with priest or deacon
At least one party must be Catholic with no prior marriage bonds

Questions? Email

frbob@stambrose.us

SIMPLE AND CONVENIENT

Online Forms

Complete these forms online to begin your wedding preparation journey

Engaged Couples Information Form

Complete Form

Marriage Validation Form

Complete Form

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

For Validation

If you're planning a marriage validation ceremony, these are the required documents you'll need to provide prior to your special day

Baptismal Certificates

New copies must be obtained from your Church of Baptism (original copies cannot be used).

Mail directly to:

St. Ambrose Church

c/o Barb Yaugher

929 Pearl Road

Brunswick, Ohio 44212

Marriage License

A notarized copy of the original may be mailed to Barb Yaugher or dropped off at the Parish Front Office.

YOUR VISION, OUR DEVOTION

Your Wedding Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who will guide you through every step of your wedding preparation journey

Father Bob Stec

Father Bob Stec

Pastor

Kim Nemet

Kim Nemet

Wedding Preparation Coordinator

Helen Lanzarotta

Helen Lanzarotta

Wedding Day Coordinator

Travis Jurgens

Travis Jurgens

Wedding Music Director

SPECIAL EVENT

Wedding Fair Event

Meet our Wedding Team, Couple2Couple ministers, listen to sample music, and participate in Q&A about wedding logistics

Date

March 1, 2025

Time

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Wedding Fair Event