Engaged couples planning to be married at St. Mark should make contact with one of the priests  of the parish at least six months before they plan to marry, but should know that many couples do so at least a year prior to their preferred date. 

Definite plans for a wedding date should not be decided until such contact has been made and the couples’ readiness for a sacramental marriage has been determined.

Preparation for marriage involves the couple completing the FOCCUS pre-marital inventory process, participating in any one of several Marriage Preparation Programs, planning the wedding ceremony with the presiding priest.