Weddings

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 48 hours 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.
• Only Catholic clergy may officiate at Catholic weddings in SHCC. 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

SHCC Fee

The fee for use of the SHCC is $1,300 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 SHCC

Payment of $1,300 is broken up into 3 parts:

• ​The first is a $200.00 non-refundable deposit, given when the Chapel is booked.
• The second payment of $ 550.00 is due within 3 months 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:
  • Bring final payment of $550
  • A cash payment for security fee of $225.00 (not included in chapel fee) is required for your event which includes two officers to assist is directing traffic before, during and after your event. 

Process

1. INQUIRE
   Submit your inquiry form . The Chapel Coordinator will contact you within 48 hours 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 PACKET
   Review and sign the policies and procedures in the Wedding Packet. If the date is available for a wedding, the following forms and the deposit must be turned in to reserve the Chapel:
   • A letter describing your connection to OLLU, the Sisters of Divine Providence or the SHCC. 
   • Wedding Reservation form with both the Bride and Grooms signatures;
   • Non-refundable deposit of $200 which is part of the total rental fee.
4. FINAL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED
   Twelve weeks from the date of the deposit the following forms and letters will be due: 
   
   • Facilities Contract completed and signed;
   • Letters from the couple’s home parishes granting permission to marry outside of the parish–use the provided form;
   • Completed SHCC Presiding Priest/Deacon Agreement Form confirming the presider’s obligations for the wedding.
5. FINAL APPOINTMENT
   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: 
   
   • Bring final payment of $550;
   • A cash payment for security fee of $225.00 (not included in chapel fee) is required for your event which includes two officers to assist is directing traffic before, during and after your event. 

Frequently Asked Questions