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Requirements
At the Cathedral, we are open to all people desiring to be married as proscribed by the State of New Mexico, including people who are divorced, marrying someone of the same gender, or those who have differing religious convictions. All divorced persons will need to show proof of divorce and our Bishop will issue a judgement regarding the marriage. If you have been married more than 2 times, additional counseling may be required, depending on the circumstances.
The Canons of our church require that the couple getting married completes at least 4 hours of premarital counseling with the officiating clergy or someone designated by the officiating clergy. One of the people getting married must be baptized within a Christian denomination. The marriage service will be presided by a member of the Cathedral, but accommodations may be made for clergy outside of the Cathedral to participate. The service will follow the marriage service as authorized by the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
We know the music at your wedding is very important. Within our tradition, we allow most classical music and hymns. Our Director of Cathedral Music & Organist, Canon Dr. Maxine Thevenot will assist in the selection of all music.
We're here for you
Every wedding is unique, but here are some common requests:
Marriage License Information:
The cost of a marriage license is $25.
Both people getting married must be present at Clerk’s Office.
Book of Common Prayer
Read more about the celebration and blessing:
Other Resources from the Episcopal Church
Additional instructions and the gender neutral form of the marriage service:
Many ways to celebrate
There are several spaces in the church where you can host a reception. We're happy to help you realize your dream reception based on your budget and the number of guests.
The Cathedral strives to be a place that welcomes everyone wherever they are on their walk with God. This community is focussed on connecting to the community, growing in our love of God and neighbor, offering excellence in worship and treating everyone with hospitality and dignity.
318 Silver Avenue SW
(corner of 3rd & Silver)
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1246 (87103)
+1-505-247-1581
Office Hours:
M-Th. 8:00AM-4:00PM
Fri. 9:00AM-NOON