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The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenant, which is more than a contract. Covenant always expresses a relationship between persons.
The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between the husband and wife, a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. The celebration of marriage is also a liturgical act, appropriately held in a public liturgy at church. Catholics are urged to celebrate their marriage within the Eucharistic Liturgy. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults |
As soon as a wedding date and time have been set with the church, a couple should contact St. Mary Magdalene's Director of Music Tess Nelson.
Please be aware that the Diocese of San Diego has Guidelines for music at weddings. We will be happy to assist you in your musical and reading selections based on these guidelines. Below are some examples of appropriate music, however if you have a favorite hymn or psalm that you would like celebrated at the liturgy
that is not on this list, please do not hesitate to ask and feel free to contact Tess Nelson directly.
The music ensemble for weddings at St. Mary Magdalene includes piano, cello & cantor.
The remuneration is $350, payable in advance. Please contact Tess Nelson for payment details.
We ask that you honor our policy of selecting our staff musicians for your celebration. If you have a family member or special friend you would like incorporated into the service, please let Mrs. Nelson know. Often we can accommodate that during the prelude time or you might think about having that person perform at your reception.
You can find examples of approved readings during your ceremony at www.foryourmarriage.org/readings.
Thank you and congratulations!
Please be aware that the Diocese of San Diego has Guidelines for music at weddings. We will be happy to assist you in your musical and reading selections based on these guidelines. Below are some examples of appropriate music, however if you have a favorite hymn or psalm that you would like celebrated at the liturgy
that is not on this list, please do not hesitate to ask and feel free to contact Tess Nelson directly.
The music ensemble for weddings at St. Mary Magdalene includes piano, cello & cantor.
The remuneration is $350, payable in advance. Please contact Tess Nelson for payment details.
We ask that you honor our policy of selecting our staff musicians for your celebration. If you have a family member or special friend you would like incorporated into the service, please let Mrs. Nelson know. Often we can accommodate that during the prelude time or you might think about having that person perform at your reception.
You can find examples of approved readings during your ceremony at www.foryourmarriage.org/readings.
Thank you and congratulations!
Processional/Recessional - Classical
Canon in D(PACHEBEL))
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring(BACH)
Hymn to Joy(BEETHOVEN)
Air from Water Music (HANDEL)
Hornpipe(HANDEL)
Trumpet Voluntary(CLARK)
Bridal Chorus(WAGNER)
Processional and Recessional - Hymns
Gift of Love(O WALY WALY)*
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Where There is Love(Schutte)
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Amor de Dios/O Love of God(Hurd)*
Responsorial Psalm(after the first reading)
Psalms: 128 Blest are Those Who Love You
103 The Lord is Kind and Merciful
25 To You O Lord I Lift My Soul
34 Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Offertory (only at a full Mass)
Drawn to You(Hart)*
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Si Yo No Tengo Amor/If I Do Not Have Love-also can be done as a Responsorial Psalm
this is ideal if you are planning a bilingual wedding
There is Love(Schutte)
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Communion(only at a full Mass)
Beautiful is Your Love(Blakesley/Hart)*
Drawn to You(Hart)*
The Gift of Love(O WALY WALY/Hopson)*
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Panis Angelicus(Franck)
Si Yo No Ego Amor/If I Do Not Have Love-also can be done for Responsorial Psalm
Taste and See(Hurd)
There is Love(Schutte)
Ubi Caritas(Hurd)*
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Devotion to the Blessed Mother
Ave Mara(Shubert)
Ave Maria(Norbert)
* recordings of these hymns can be found on our Music Mass Clips webpage.
At a full Mass, the Mass parts may be suggested or recited.
If you think your guests might not be familiar with these prayers, we suggest having them sung.
Canon in D(PACHEBEL))
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring(BACH)
Hymn to Joy(BEETHOVEN)
Air from Water Music (HANDEL)
Hornpipe(HANDEL)
Trumpet Voluntary(CLARK)
Bridal Chorus(WAGNER)
Processional and Recessional - Hymns
Gift of Love(O WALY WALY)*
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Where There is Love(Schutte)
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Amor de Dios/O Love of God(Hurd)*
Responsorial Psalm(after the first reading)
Psalms: 128 Blest are Those Who Love You
103 The Lord is Kind and Merciful
25 To You O Lord I Lift My Soul
34 Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord
Offertory (only at a full Mass)
Drawn to You(Hart)*
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Si Yo No Tengo Amor/If I Do Not Have Love-also can be done as a Responsorial Psalm
this is ideal if you are planning a bilingual wedding
There is Love(Schutte)
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Communion(only at a full Mass)
Beautiful is Your Love(Blakesley/Hart)*
Drawn to You(Hart)*
The Gift of Love(O WALY WALY/Hopson)*
Love Goes On(Farrell)
Panis Angelicus(Franck)
Si Yo No Ego Amor/If I Do Not Have Love-also can be done for Responsorial Psalm
Taste and See(Hurd)
There is Love(Schutte)
Ubi Caritas(Hurd)*
When Love is Found(O WALY WALY)
Devotion to the Blessed Mother
Ave Mara(Shubert)
Ave Maria(Norbert)
* recordings of these hymns can be found on our Music Mass Clips webpage.
At a full Mass, the Mass parts may be suggested or recited.
If you think your guests might not be familiar with these prayers, we suggest having them sung.