Congratulations!

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable of your life. At Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church, we assist you in planning your wedding, and in preparing you for your life-long marriage as well. Here are some commonly asked questions about weddings at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church. 
We look forward to working with you! 

Must both the bride and groom be Catholic to marry at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church? 

No, The Catholic Church welcomes interfaith marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics. During marriage preparation, the Catholic party will be asked to promise to maintain his or her own faith, and also do all in his or her power to ensure that the children born of the union are raised in the Catholic faith. The non-Catholic party does not make any promises, but is made aware of his promise by the Catholic party. A member of our clergy can offer more details about this.

Do I need to be registered at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church to have my wedding here? 

No, you do not need to be registered at Christ Our King and Savior. However, we do urge you to seek out a parish home, at Christ Our King and Savior or another parish close to your home, so that you may practice your faith as an engaged/married couple. Meeting with your Pastor will answer several questions you may have about your ceremony. 

When are weddings scheduled? 

Weddings are scheduled on Saturdays only at 11am, 2pm and, 7pm.  

What is the seating capacity of the sanctuary?

The church seats approximately 475 people.  

Who is able to officiate at our wedding at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church?

Only Catholic weddings are celebrated at Christ Our King and Savior, so any Roman Catholic priest or deacon, ordained and in good standing, may officiate with permission from our Pastor.  

Can ministers from other denominations participate in weddings at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church? 

Yes. Ministers from other denominations are welcome to participate in certain aspects of your wedding ceremony. Please consult with our Pastor for more information.  

How far in advance may I schedule my wedding?

Weddings may be scheduled up to 18 months in advance of your proposed date. Generally, a minimum of six months is necessary to complete marriage preparation requirements. All weddings are scheduled on a first come first serve basis.  

What if one of us has been married before?

Church law requires that each party be free to marry. If either party has been married before, and the previous spouse is still living, an annulment of the previous marriage will be required. 

It is common misperception that a divorced person who “was not married in the Church” (ex. Was married in a civil ceremony or a non-Catholic church), would not need an annulment decree.  Even in these cases, however, a form of annulment is still required.  

A wedding date cannot be scheduled until the annulment has been granted and both parties are free to marry. For more information about annulments please contact the Christ Our King and Savior parish office.  
Is there a marriage preparation requirement?

Yes. The marriage preparation typically includes participation in a Pre-Cana weekend sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta or the Archdiocese of your home parish. 

 
For more information:  If you questions, or would like to start planning your wedding, contact the Parish office at mailto:lvaughn@cokas.org .   You can also begin by reviewing the COKAS Wedding Handbook which can viewed below.  You may also download the COKAS wedding reservation form below.