Churches in Archdiocese list wedding fees, contacts

The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church weddings at various locations in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The churches listed are among the ones that have celebrated the most weddings in recent years. It is not a comprehensive list.

St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, (504) 525-9585, ext. 27: $2,500 for wedding fee which includes church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Annunciation, 517 Avenue B, Bogalusa, (985) 732-4280: $175 for all.

Ascension of Our Lord, 1900 Greenwood Dr., LaPlace, (985) 652-2615: $400 wedding fee for non-registered or out-of-parish; $200 for registered, active and supporting parishioners. Deposit due at time of final interview during week of rehearsal. Organist fee additional.

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 3053 Dauphine St., New Orleans, (504) 943-5566; www.seelos ­churchno.org: $1,100 wedding fee; additional fees for organist, vocalist, etc.

Good Shepherd Parish (St. Stephen Church), 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, (504) 899-1378: $1,200 for non-parishioners; parishioners should check with the parish; $600 non-refundable deposit; $150 wedding coordinator fee; additional fee for organist.

Holy Guardian Angels Mission, 1701 Bridge City Ave., Bridge City, (504) 341-9522: $1,000 for non-parishioners; $500 for parishioners. 

Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, (Mail: 6220 Lasalle Place, New Orleans, LA 70118), (504) 865-7430, ext. 202; weddings@hnjchurch.org: $1,650 for non-parishioners; $1,150 for Loyola University students and graduates; $450 for parishioners; non-refundable deposit is half of the church fee; additional charges for the wedding coordinator, music coordinator and organist. Times available are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 7 p.m.