WHO MAY MARRY IN OUR PARISH CHURCH? Normally, the marriage takes place in the bride's parish. Either the bride or groom (or your parents) must be registered parishioners of St. Stephen's, or either bride or groom must have been confirmed here. On occasion, couples from outside the parish (with no connection to St. Stephen's Parish) request the use of our church. If the parish schedule permits, the request may be granted at the discretion of the pastor, given that the couple provide their own priest/deacon to perform the marriage. You must have the Visiting Priest/Deacon Form filled out (see attached Wedding Guidelines) and signed by your priest/deacon before your date may be confirmed. We will hold your date for one month. Your priest/deacon should be willing to prepare all the paperwork and necessary records, and be available for the rehearsal.