Welcome to the official parish directory for National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi - . Find liturgical service schedules, sacramental preparation, and event planning guidelines below.

Catholic Wedding Venue & Ceremony Planning

If you are planning your big day, choosing National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi - as your catholic wedding venue provides a sacred setting for your sacrament. Couples searching for a catholic wedding destination or catholic wedding venues near me must contact the parish office at least six months prior to their preferred date. Options include coordination with a catholic church with reception hall or an outdoor catholic wedding venue for post-ceremony gatherings.

• Updated copies of Baptismal Certificates with notations.
• Completion of an approved Pre-Cana marriage preparation course.
• Pre-marital inventory evaluation, pastoral interviews, and coordination with marriage officiants or a wedding celebrant.
• Sanctuary reservation, wedding ceremony packages, and 4pm wedding timeline approval.

Floral Arrangements, Venue Decor & Event Vendors

To maintain solemnity during every bridal ceremony, external event vendors, coordinators, and decorators working at National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi - must observe these guidelines:

• Photography & Videography: Professional photographers capturing the reception ceremony or chapel service must register prior to setting up equipment.
• Floral Arrangements & Decor: Event florists specializing in luxury flower arrangements, flower accent walls, or custom flower decoration near me get venue access 90 minutes prior to the service. We accommodate various styles including peony flower arrangements, tulip flower arrangements, chrysanthemum flower arrangements, and seasonal yellow flower walls or blue and pink flower arrangements.
• Balloons & Special Decor: Services supplying balloons and flowers delivered or get well balloons and flowers must coordinate setup areas with the sacristan.
• Ceremony Music: Organists, vocalists, and ceremony musicians must submit their repertoire for liturgical approval.

Memorial Services, Chapels & Funeral Rites

We extend spiritual support for funeral mass services, memorial services near me, and committal rites. Families coordinating with a local memorial park funeral home or a memorial chapels and crematory provider are encouraged to contact our pastoral team. We assist in selecting appropriate burial flower arrangements and flower arrangement funeral tributes while helping families navigate funeral plans cost with local memorial mortuary partners.