Churches in archdiocese wedding fees (9/24/11)

    The following information is the latest available on the costs associated with church weddings at various parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans as of Sept. 24, 2011. Costs are subject to change after publication, so contact the parish. The churches in the following list 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. 127: $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; Web site: www.seeloschurchno.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 registered, active, supporting parishioners. Wedding ceremony coordinator included in fees; additional fees for musicians.
    Holy Name of Jesus, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, (Mail: 6220 Lasalle Pl., New Orleans, LA 70118), (504) 865-7430, Ext. 202; E-Mail: 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.
    Holy Name of Mary, 500 Eliza St., New Orleans, (504) 362-5511: $1,200 for non-parishioners with a $200 deposit to hold the date. $600 for parishioners with pastor officiating; $500 for parishioners with other priest officiating.
    Immaculate Conception, 4401 7th St., Marrero, (504) 341-9516: $1,000 for non-parishioners, requiring a $200 deposit. Fee is reduced for supporting parishioners. Weddings may be scheduled on Friday evening at 7 p.m. or Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
    Immaculate Conception (Jesuit’s) 130 Baronne St., New Orleans, (504) 529-1477, Ext. 242; Web site: www.jesuitchurch.net: $2,500 for non-parishioners; Jesuit High School alumni, Loyola University New Orleans alumni, and active parishioners are eligible for a discount. Fee includes everything: church, cantor, organist, wedding director, music director and sacristan. Weddings scheduled Monday through Friday throughout the day and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; then 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.
    Mary Queen of Peace, 1501 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985)626-6977: $1,000 for non-parishioners; no fee for registered, active and supporting parishioners; a 50 percent non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking, with balance due one month before wedding; musician fees additional. Weddings scheduled Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays until 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m.
    Mater Dolorosa, 8128 Plum St., New Orleans, (504) 866-3669: $1,450 for non-parishioners with $700 non-refundable deposit; $700 for parishioners with $350 non-refundable deposit. Fees include two wedding coordinators only.
    Most Holy Trinity, 4465 Hwy. 190 East Service Rd., Covington, (985) 892-0642: $500 for non-parishioners; $300 for parishioners.
    Our Lady of Divine Providence, 1000 N. Starrett Rd., Metairie, (504) 466-4511: $400 for non-parishioners; $200 for parishioners.
    Our Lady of Guadalupe, 411 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, (504) 525-1551: $400 for non-parishioners; donation from parishioners.
    Our Lady of the Lake, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5671: $1,250 for non-parishioners; $500 for parishioners.
    Our Lady of Lourdes, 400 Westchester Blvd., Slidell, (985)643-4137, Ext. 300: $1,500 for non-parishioners; $900 for parishioners, with a $500 non-refundable deposit. Wedding coordinator included in fees; organist additional. Balance due two months before the wedding.
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8968 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, (504) 394-0314: $400 for non-parishioners; $200 for registered, supporting parishioners. Organist fee additional.
    Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1908 Short St., Kenner, (504) 464-0361: $350 for non-parishioners; $250 for parishioners.
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, (504) 271-3441: $400 for all; $200 non-refundable deposit required at time of booking with balance due one month before wedding; organist/cantor fees additional.
    Our Lady of Prompt Succor, 146 Fourth St., Westwego, (504) 341-9522: $1,000 for non-parishioners; $500 for registered, active, supporting parishioners. Wedding ceremony coordinator included in fees; additional fees for musicians.
    Our Lady of the Rosary, 1322 Moss St., New Orleans, (504) 488-2659: $1,500 for non-parishioners with a $300 non-refundable deposit; $120 ($60 each) for two wedding coordinators. Download wedding booklet at www.ourladyoftherosary-no.com for more information.
    St. Agnes, 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, (504) 833-3366 or (504) 833-4118: Fees for 2011 bookings are $1,100 for non-parishioners and $500 for parishioners for Friday evening and Saturday daytime weddings; and $800 for parishioners and $1,500 for non-parishioners for Saturday evening weddings. Non-refundable deposit is half of the fee at time of booking. Wedding coordinator included in fees; organist fee additional.
    St.  Alphonsus Parish (St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 923 Josephine; St. Mary’s Chapel, 1516 Jackson Ave.) New Orleans, (504) 522-6748: $1,400 for non-parishioners (fee includes the required $700 non-refundable deposit); $500 for registered, supporting parishioners, with a $250 non-refundable deposit.
    St. Angela Merici, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, (504) 835-0324: $520 for non-supporting or non-parishioners; no charge for registered, supporting parishioners.
    St. Ann, 3601 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, (504) 455-7071: $600 for non-parishioners; $300 for supporting parishioners.
    St. Anselm, 306 St. Mary St. (P. O. Box 40), Madisonville, (985) 845-7342: $1,100 for non-parishioners; $500 for parishioners. A deposit of half of the fee is required to secure the church and date of the wedding. Call the parish office before reserving reception hall. Please visit www.stanselmmadisonville.org for more details.
    St. Anthony of Padua, 4640 Canal St., New Orleans, (504) 488-2651: $1,800 for non-parishioners; $800 for graduates of St. Anthony School; $600 for parishioners after required registration period. $500 non-refundable deposit due at time of booking. All fees include the services of a wedding coordinator.
    St. Augustine, 1210 Governor Nicholls St., (504) 525-5934: $500 for non-parishioners; $200 for registered, active, supporting parishioners.
    St. Benilde, 1901 Division St., Metairie, (504) 834-4980: $500 for non-parishioners; $300 for parishioners.
    St. Catherine of Siena, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-9343: $800 for non-parishioners; $400 for parishioners.
    St. Charles Borromeo, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-6383: $600 for non-parishioners; $250 for parishioners.
    St. Christopher, 309 Manson Ave., Metairie, (504) 837-8214: $500 for non-registered parishioners; $400 for registered parishioners. Organist and vocalists separately contracted by the couple. Weddings not confirmed until 50 percent deposit made.
    St. Clement of Rome, 4317 Richland Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-7821: $400 for non-parishioners; $200 for parishioners.
    St. Dominic, 775 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, (504)482-4156: $800 for non-parishioners; $400 for non-supporting parishioners; no charge for supporting parishioners. Fee is for church only. $100 deposit due at time of booking.
    St. Edward the Confessor, 4921 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-0703: $400 for non-parishioners; $200 for parishioners. Organist and cantor fees are additional.
    St. Francis of Assisi, 631 State St., New Orleans, (504) 891-4479: $1,600 for non-parishioners; $1,100 for non-supporting parishioners; $500 for supporting parishioners; deposit is half of the wedding fee and a $250 compliance fee at time of booking;  $200 wedding coordinator fee. Organist and cantor fees to be determined.
    St. Francis Xavier, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-0340: $500 for all.
    St. James Major, 3736 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, (504) 304-6750: $250 for registered, active, supporting parishioners; $500 for others. Non-refundable deposit of half of the fee is due at time of scheduling; balance due at time of rehearsal. Additional fees for organist and cantor.
    St. Jane de Chantal, 74020 Maple St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-1439: $500 for non-parishioners; $350 for non-parishioners with ties to the parish; $250 for parishioners. Half of the fee due as deposit when booked. Completion of payment three months before the wedding.
    St. Jerome, 2402 33rd St., Kenner, (504) 443-3174: $600 for non-parishioners with a $200 non-refundable deposit; $300 for parishioners with a $150 non-refundable deposit. Please contact church office for additional information.
    St. Joan of Arc, 529 West Fifth St., LaPlace, (985) 652-9100: $400 for non-supporting or non-parishioners; $200 for registered, supporting parishioners. Fee due one month prior to wedding. Additional fees for musicians. Please contact parish office for additional information.
    St. John the Baptist, 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, (Mail: St. Patrick Church, 724 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130-3757), (504) 525-4413: $1,600 for all 2011-2012 weddings. Contact Catherine Meisch, wedding coordinator at (504) 919-0848 .
    St. John Bosco, 2114 Oakmere Dr., Harvey, (504) 340-0444: $450 for non-parishioners; $400 for parishioners.
    St. John of the Cross, 61051 Brier Lake Dr., Lacombe, (985) 882-3779: $500 for non-parishioners; $350 for parishioners.
    St. Joseph, 610 Sixth St., Gretna, (504) 368-1313: $1,000 for all; $300 non-refundable deposit required; fee for registered and contributing parishioners may be reduced based on recent envelope contributions; fee includes wedding coordinator. Organist and cantor fees additional.
    St. Joseph, 1802 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, (504) 522-3186, Ext. 141: $2,200 for all. Fees includes services of a wedding sacristan and a security guard. A non-refundable 50 percent deposit is required. Weddings scheduled Fridays between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
    St. Joseph The Worker, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, (504) 347-8438: $425 for non-registered, out of parish; $225 for registered, supporting parishioners.
    St. Mary’s Church, c/o St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, (504) 525-9585, Ext. 127: $2,500 wedding fee which includes the church, cantor, organist, wedding director and security. Weddings scheduled Monday through Saturday at noon or 5 p.m.
    St. Margaret Mary, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 643-6124: $400. Additional fees for musicians. Please contact parish office for additional information.
    St. Mary Magdalen, 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 733-0922: $200 for all.
    St. Patrick, 724 Camp St., New Orleans, (504) 525-4413: $1,500 for non-parishioners, $700 for parishioners, and $1,000 for a child or grandchild of parishioner; organist and custodian fees additional.
    St. Peter, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, (985) 892-2422: $1,000 for non-parishioners; $500 for parishioners;  $100 wedding coordinator fee.
    St. Peter Claver, 1923 St. Philip St., New Orleans, (504) 822-8059: $225 for non-parishioners; $125 for parishioners.
    St. Rita, 7100 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, (504) 737-2915: $300 for non-parishioners and $100 for parishioners; $100 wedding coordinator fee.