 Congratulations on your engagement!
We are happy that you are considering Ste. Anne Church for your ceremony.
Ste. Anne Church is a very popular wedding site on Mackinac Island. Since marriage is a sacred sacrament of the Catholic Church, prior to the ceremony the couple will have had to meet all requirements of a catholic wedding regarding preparations, paperwork, annulments, etc.
The bride or groom must be a practicing catholic.
The couple must have all sacramental preparations organized from within their local parish prior to their wedding ceremony at Ste. Anne Church.
Fees
The fee for using the church ranges from $750 – $1,500.00 depending on the day of the week, time of season and availability.
A $750.00 deposit will be required to secure your wedding date.
The remaining $750.00 fee will be due two months after the initial deposit was sent.
If you cancel this date for any reason, your fee is not refundable.
For more information and to book your wedding, please contact us by filling out our on-line Wedding inquiry Form on our Contact Page or by writing:
Wedding Coordinator:
Jan Shockley
(906) 430-5667
(906) 847-3507 (fax)
Ste. Anne Church
Attention: Weddings
P.O. Box 537
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
E-mail: steannes@gmail.com
For information on accommodations, wedding coordinators, musicians, carriages, reception site and other wedding vendors, email Jan Shockley or call her at 906-430-5667 for a listing of vendors available. For more information, visit either the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau or the Mackinac Island Wedding Guide.
The Rules & Policies of Ste. Anne Church for Weddings (Download a copy of the Rules & Policies.)
- Changing rooms are not available; however, there is a waiting area with restrooms in the lower level for the bridal party.
- Please remove flowers and decorations after the ceremony.
- Please do not use flower petals, birdseed, rice, bubbles during or after the ceremony.
- Aisle runners may not be used.
- No tacks, nails, push pins, tape, are allowed for decorating the pews or church
- A Unity Candle set will be provided.
- Due to a full staff at Ste. Anne Church it is not possible for visiting priests to stay at the rectory.
- The couple is responsible for supplying their own priest/deacon to perform their ceremony. If for any reason your celebrant is unable to officiate at your ceremony, Ste. Anne's is under no obligation to supply a celebrant. If we are given some notification of this situation, we may be able to assist you in finding another priest.
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises.
- We don't charge a damage deposit but if damages occur you will be expected to pay for the repairs.
 Initial Requirements
The following are initial requirements for preparing for a wedding at Ste. Anne Catholic Church on Mackinac Island:
- Weddings can be performed Sunday through Friday at 1:00 PM-4:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- You must provide a letter on parish stationery from the celebrant/deacon who will be performing your ceremony stating that he takes full responsibility for the service.
- Please call ahead to schedule your rehearsal time.
- Your parish will be responsible for your marriage preparation.
- You will be required to provide the following necessary church documents when you book your wedding at Ste. Anne Church:
- Pre-nuptial investigation or A form
- Current baptismal records
- Documentation of Marriage preparation classes
- Any dispensations and/or annulments that may be required
- Letter of permission from pastor of home parish to be married at Ste. Anne Church
- You must furnish a copy of marriage license 3 days prior to the wedding
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS MUST BE MET PRIOR TO WEDDING DATE.
For more information please contact Jan Shockley, Wedding Coordinator, at (906) 430-5667.
Wedding Vendor Information
Kelly Rayment: pianist available for weddings. Can do full masses or ceremonies. Can also accompany other musician(s) or vocalist(s). Contact at (906) 847-6089 or kellyrayment@msn.com.
Mackinac Video Productions (Contact at info@mackinacvideoproductions.com.)
Roger Humphrey Classical Guitar
Annies Cakes (Contact at: anniescakes4u@sbcglobal.net)
Highland Loft Dove Releases (Contact at doverelease@yahoo.com)
Filip Lazovski, Concert Violinist
Steven Blair, Photography
Island Photo - Photography
Photos above by Island Photo.
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