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Thank you for considering the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel for your wedding.

Please review the information below. If you would like to have your wedding in the chapel, please submit an inquiry form to begin the process. 

Wedding Inquiry

The Chapel Coordinator will contact you within 2 business days of your submission.

Policies

  • The bride and groom must be free to marry in the Catholic Church.
  • The bride or the groom must have some relationship with OLLU, the Congregation of Divine Providence and/or a Congregational Sponsored Institution. 
  • The bride and groom must secure a Catholic priest or deacon to officiate at the ceremony and work with the couple to ensure that the couple has completed all necessary marriage preparation requirements as set forth by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. It is the responsibility of the bride and groom to ensure that the celebrant completes the wedding packet and submits to St. Jude Catholic Church two weeks prior to the wedding.
  • Only Catholic clergy may officiate at Catholic weddings in Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel. In the event that one of the parties is not Catholic, a minister of that party’s religion may participate with the Catholic presiding priest or deacon celebrant at the wedding.
  • The bride and groom must submit all documentation required for a Catholic marriage to the presiding priest or deacon, and complete all required preparations for the Sacrament of Matrimony within the Catholic Church.
  • The bride and groom must complete all forms and pay all fees required by OLLU for use of the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel.

Fees

Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel Rental Fee

The fee for use of the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel is $2,000 for up to four hours and will include:

  • One-hour rehearsal;
  • One-hour decorating before the wedding;
  • One-hour for the wedding ceremony;
  • One-hour for the photography session inside the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel

Payment for the $2,000 rental fee is accepted exclusively through our online system. Cash and checks are not permitted. 

The SHCC Rental Fee of $2,000 is broken up into 3 installments:

  • ​The first payment is a $200 non-refundable deposit, given when the chapel is booked.
  • The second payment of $ 900 is due within 90 days of booking.  
  • The final appointment will be scheduled 60 days prior to the day of the wedding with the Chapel Coordinator. At this appointment, the couple will:
    • Pay the final installment payment of $900. 
    • Make arrangements to provide a cash payment security fee of $300 (not included in the $2,000 chapel fee). This security fee is required for your event which includes two officers to assist in directing traffic before, during and after your event.

Process

  1. INQUIRE
    Submit your inquiry form . The Chapel Coordinator will contact you within 2 business days to discuss availability and answer any questions you may have.
  2. SCHEDULE TOUR
    A date and time will be scheduled for you to visit and tour the chapel and Brides' Room.
  3. REVIEW/SIGN CONTRACT AND SUBMIT DEPOSIT
    If the date you are requesting is available for your wedding, you will be given the SHCC policies and procedures and rental agreement contract to review and sign. Your reservation is only confirmed when all forms have been signed and submitted, and the non-refundable deposit of $200 is received. 
  4. SECOND PAYMENT
    90 Days from the date of the deposit the second installment payment ($900.00) is due.
  5. FINAL APPOINTMENT
    The final appointment will be scheduled 60 days prior to the day of the wedding with the Chapel Coordinator and the couple will pay the final installment payment of $900. The completed SHCC Presiding Priest/Deacon Form is due at this time. Letters from the couple's home parishes granting permission to marry outside of the parish is sent to St. Jude Catholic Church. The couple will also make arrangements to pay the $300 CASH payment security fee (not included in the chapel fee) which is required for your event to OLLU Police Department. The security fee includes two officers to assist in directing traffic before, during and after your event. The CASH payment is due 30 days prior to the ceremony. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately, we do not have a priest available. You will need to consult with your parish priest. 

Yes, a deacon can preside over the wedding; however, your ceremony would be shorter and it would only be a liturgy of the word, with no communion.

The earliest they may arrive is on the first hour of your time block.

You may decorate the pews with ribbon/tulle secured only with string or zip tie. No tape is allowed. You may place one flower arrangement in front of the altar and/or two on either side of the altar on pillars provided by florist or yourself.

Lot A is reserved for the bride and groom and wedding party. Guests may park in front of the convent, or in Lot K and Lot J. 

You may tour the chapel by making an appointment with the Chapel Coordinator. If unable to tour in-person, there is an option for a virtual tour.

The musician is not included. You may use your own musician, however, if the musician is using the musical instruments in the chapel, permission must be granted by the music coordinator.

A non-refundable deposit is required within two weeks of your tour or confirmed date. The rest may be paid in payments and must be paid in full 60 days prior to your event.
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