Weddings Liturgies

Wedding Liturgies

In virtue of the sacrament of marriage, married Christians signify and share in the mystery of the unity and fruitful love that exists between Christ and his Church; they thus help each other to attain holiness in their married life and in welcoming and rearing children; and they have their own special place and gift among the people of God. - Introduction to the Rite of Marriage, 1969.

Congratulations on your engagement!

We are very happy that St. Veronica parish will have a role in the beginning of your married life. Your life will be a beacon of hope to those who wonder if love is real. The love you share with each other every day will be the expression of your vocation and the manifestation of the love God has for each of us. Marriage is the way God will make you a saint.

To begin your marriage preparation, please take a look at our wedding guidelines, and then contact the Parish Office (703-773-2000) as soon as you are engaged and no later than six months prior to your desired wedding date. Please keep in mind, however, that St. Veronica cannot confirm your desired wedding date until you have met with the priest and he has confirmed that you are free to marry.

Who may be married at St. Veronica?

Parishioners: any Catholic not otherwise impeded by Divine law or Church law, who lives within the territorial boundaries of St. Veronica is a parishioner and may be married at St. Veronica. It is not necessary that both the bride and the groom be parishioners, but at least one of them must be. A parishioner who does not actually live within the parish boundaries, but who is a registered parishioner still needs the permission of the pastor of the parish in which he/she actually resides. That pastor's written permission needs to be submitted prior to any arrangements being made.
Children of parishioners: any Catholic, whose parents are actively participating members of St. Veronica, may be married here if the pastor of the parish in which they reside will give his written permission prior to any wedding arrangements being made.

Music for Your Wedding

Please take a look at our recommended music selections for weddings, and then contact Julia Atwood, our Director of Music (703-773-2009).