Matrimony

Contact Rachel Yabut, Steward for Baptism and Marriage at (360) 292-7108 or ryabut@saintmichaelparish.org

Marriage Registration Form
Wedding Liturgy Planning Guide

Congratulations on your engagement!
 We rejoice with you as you prepare to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church. Choosing to have your marriage witnessed within the Roman Catholic community at Saint Michael Parish is a beautiful step in your journey of faith and love.

Weddings are sacred and joyful moments—not only for the couple and their families, but also for the parish community. The Church invites couples to celebrate their union through prayer, Scripture, and the grace of the sacraments, surrounded by the support of the Christian community.

At Saint Michael Parish, we are committed to helping couples prepare well for this lifelong vocation. Marriage preparation is rooted in prayer and formation, and follows the guidelines established by the Archdiocese of Seattle to help foster lasting, faith-filled marriages.

To begin the process:

  • Fill out the Marriage Registration form (button at lower left). Please fill out the registration form if you are engaged or civilly married and seeking to be married in the Church.
    • Couples should complete registration at least six months (and no more than one year) before their desired wedding date.

Sacramental Preparation Includes:

  • Pre-Marriage Inventory, meetings with a priest or deacon, a marriage preparation program approved by the Archdiocese, and gathering the necessary documents.

For more information about the process for getting married at Saint Michael Parish, please see our planning guide. Click the button at left.

Wedding Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Michael Parish welcomes engaged couples who wish to celebrate their wedding here, provided that either the bride or groom is a baptized Catholic.

Begin by completing our Marriage Registration Form. A member of our marriage preparation team will contact you within four business days for an initial conversation. After that call, we will schedule a meeting to discuss the preparation process, review the required paperwork, and answer your questions.

Saint Michael Parish uses Witness to Love, a virtue-based marriage preparation program rooted in accompaniment. Each engaged couple selects a mentor couple to accompany them as they develop the virtues and practical skills needed for a strong, lifelong marriage. Couples will also participate in a Theology of Marriage retreat.

Marriage preparation generally takes eight to ten months to complete. Exceptions may be considered in extraordinary circumstances and require the pastor’s approval.

Yes. As space allows, Saint Michael Parish can prepare couples who will celebrate their wedding at another Catholic parish.

We will assist you in completing the required marriage preparation and paperwork. Once everything is complete, the documents will be sent to the parish where your wedding will take place. Please allow an additional two to three months for the transfer and review process.

A previous marriage must be reviewed before a wedding date can be confirmed. Please contact Mona Bishop – smptribunal@gmail.com, Tribunal Advocate, to begin

Weddings are not normally celebrated during the season of Lent. During the rest of the year, weddings may generally be scheduled on Saturdays at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM. Other days or times may be considered with the pastor’s approval and availability of the church.

We would be happy to help you prepare for a convalidation, through which your marriage may be recognized and celebrated as a sacrament in the Catholic Church. Please complete the Marriage Registration Form to begin the process.

Marriage Prep at SMP

The Archdiocese of Seattle also has a wealth of resources for marriage preparation.