The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4:30pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
The wedding itself will take place in Batavia, Ohio, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. It is a part of the Clermont County Holy Family Parish. The church building, which was originally built in 1910.
You can find the church at 140 N 6th St, Batavia, OH 45103.
For Catholics, weddings are celebrated within the context of the Mass. The Mass is seen as the highest form of worship of God. We therefore asks that you dress respectfully.
For men, this means a dress shirt, a necktie or bow tie, and slacks. Suits (or culturally appropriate equivalents) are encouraged. Specifically no shorts, t-shirts, or denim.
For most women, skirts or dresses (or culturally appropriate equivalents) are encouraged. Slacks and a blouse are also welcomed. Out of respect for the sacredness of the ceremony we ask that if you are wearing a skirt or dress, that it: 1) not be tight fitting, 2) not low cut, and 3) be be knee-length or longer.
For those unfamiliar with the Catholic faith, we have provided a list of questions you may have about the ceremony below.
The Mass is the central liturgical service of the Catholic faith. It's the primary way that Catholics worship God, and it's why they go to church on Sundays. Most sacraments of the Catholic church (such as baptism, confirmation, and in this case, marriage) are administered within a Mass. The Mass typically lasts about an hour and a half, of which, the wedding itself will be just a part.
Absolutely! We hope to see as many of our friends and family there as possible! All are welcome to attend Catholic services, regardless of their specific religious background. That said, if you're unfamiliar with the Catholic faith, we encourage you to read further and refer to the questions below so that you're prepared to join us for this celebration.
For theological reasons, non-Catholics cannot participate in Catholic Communion. (If you're curious as to what those theological reasons are, this write-up addresses the topic further.) In brief, during the reception of Holy Communion, Catholics believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. This is the most sacred part of the whole ceremony for Catholics. When receiving Communion, you are affirming your intention to be in unity with the Catholic Church and all of her teachings. Because the Catholic Church respects the beliefs of those not practicing Catholicism, we do not share Communion with non-Catholics. For more information about the mass, see below.
The Mass itself follows a liturgical structure. You can think of this like a sequence of steps that comprise the overall ritual. As a non-Catholic, you are not expected to memorize the full structure of the Mass before attending.
During the Mass, there are a number of prayers and responses, most of which will be outlined in the program provided to each guest before the ceremony begins. You are welcome to follow along and participate, if you are not comfortable participating in the prayers, or making the same affirmations of faith, you are welcome to simply remain silent and listen, whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Otherwise, you are allowed to participate, with the only exception being that non-Catholics cannot partake in Catholic Communion. During the reception of Holy Communion, Catholics believe that Christ is truly present in the bread and wine. This is the most sacred part of the whole ceremony for Catholics. When receiving Communion, you are affirming your intention to be in unity with the Catholic Church and all of her teachings. Because the Catholic Church respects the beliefs of those not practicing Catholicism, we do not share Communion with non-Catholics. Basically, during Communion, practicing Catholics will leave their pews to go towards the altar to receive Communion. During this part of the Mass, you may simply remain kneeling at your pew until communion concludes.
If you'd like to learn more about the Catholic Mass, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has more information about it on their website, but again, this is not required to attend.
The church does not allow photography during the Mass, with the only exception being the official wedding photographer. That said, this rule only applies inside the church itself. Feel free to take as many pictures as you'd like before the ceremony or during the reception!
We will also be sharing all the photos from the photographer once we receive them. As always, feel free to reach out to the couple for more information!
In the meantime, we ask that you please silence your phones during the ceremony.
While children are welcomed to attend, we understand that for younger children, it may be a lot to ask of them to sit through the whole ceremony. If you find that they are becoming restless, we respectfully ask you to bring them outside the church to give them space to be themselves without distracting other guests during the ceremony.
This is a wedding tradition we specifically chose to honor Mary and the consecration of our marriage to her and also to incorporate pieces of Mexican tradition into the ceremony. The wedding lasso is said to have been dated back to the 14th Century and is traditionally present in Mexican, Filipino, and Spanish Catholic wedding celebrations. A cord is wrapped around the bride and groom in the shape of a figure eight, or the infinity symbol which represents how the union of the couple is until death do they part. Some couples may specifically use a large rosary that has two loops so that a couple may pray together. One loop is placed over the groom and the other over the bride instead of using a rope cord. The crucifix will then dangle between the couple to signify Christ at the center of their vocation to marriage. The beauty of this tradition is that after the ceremony, the couple has a rosary to pray together to strengthen them and remind them of their vocation. Also, the lasso can be passed down generations as a family heirloom. Our Lady of the rosary, pray for us!
This is a wedding tradition rooted in Spanish, Filipino, and Latin American culture. A total of 13 coins are blessed by the priest and given to the bride by the groom. Traditionally, they represent the groom’s commitment to provide for his bride. But now, they also represent the shared union of the bride and groom, “what is mine, is now yours”. The number 13 is used to symbolize both Jesus and his twelve apostles, and prosperity and generosity of the couple. One coin for each of the 12 months of the year plus an additional coin to give to the poor. During the ceremony, the coins are traditionally presented to the priest for a blessing by the padrinos and madrinas (godparents) of the groom as a way to wish prosperity upon the couple. However, for our ceremony we have chosen to have our mentor couple, John and Rose Hageman, from our marriage prep take on this role to carry the coins as they helped provide the rich wisdom and formation to prepare us to start our lives together in marriage.