Marriage & Weddings at Old St. Pats
Congratulations on your engagement!
Whether you have been part of the Old St. Patrick's community for years or are discovering us for the first time, our dedicated team will guide you through every step of your journey. From thoughtful marriage preparation and personalized planning to the beauty of our historic church, inspiring music, and welcoming hospitality, we are committed to creating a wedding experience that is prayerful, joyful, and uniquely your own.
At Old St. Patrick's, we believe your wedding is more than a beautiful celebration—it is the beginning of a lifelong covenant rooted in God's love. It is a privilege to accompany you as you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and begin your life together in faith.
After exchanging your vows, continue the celebration just steps away at Amazing Space, Old St. Patrick's elegant event venue located across the street from our historic church. Its convenient downtown location allows you and your guests to move seamlessly from the sacred celebration of your wedding to an unforgettable reception with family and friends.
We are honored to celebrate this sacred moment with you and look forward to helping you begin a lifetime of love, faith, and joy together.
Whether you have been part of the Old St. Patrick's community for years or are discovering us for the first time, our dedicated team will guide you through every step of your journey. From thoughtful marriage preparation and personalized planning to the beauty of our historic church, inspiring music, and welcoming hospitality, we are committed to creating a wedding experience that is prayerful, joyful, and uniquely your own.
At Old St. Patrick's, we believe your wedding is more than a beautiful celebration—it is the beginning of a lifelong covenant rooted in God's love. It is a privilege to accompany you as you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage and begin your life together in faith.
After exchanging your vows, continue the celebration just steps away at Amazing Space, Old St. Patrick's elegant event venue located across the street from our historic church. Its convenient downtown location allows you and your guests to move seamlessly from the sacred celebration of your wedding to an unforgettable reception with family and friends.
We are honored to celebrate this sacred moment with you and look forward to helping you begin a lifetime of love, faith, and joy together.
PreCana (Pre-Marriage Education Seminar)
We warmly invite you to participate in our PreCana program, designed to support and enrich your journey toward marriage. This seminar fulfills the requirement of the Archdiocese of Chicago for engaged couples to participate in a pre-marriage education seminar. The program is offered four times a year and takes place over three consecutive Sunday afternoons, from 2:00–4:45 PM, followed by an invitation to attend the 5:00 PM Mass with our community. The fee per couple is $275.
Each session includes presentations from OSP staff leaders and married couples who share their lived experiences. You and your partner will also have dedicated time for one-on-one conversation, reflecting on how each topic relates to your own relationship. We warmly invite you to join us for the 5:00 PM Mass immediately following each session.
Because this program is held in person and designed to be interactive, couples often engage more deeply with both the material and each other than in a virtual format. Our goal is to help you have meaningful conversations and feel better prepared for marriage. The program offers space to reflect, discuss the realities of married life, and connect with other engaged couples in our community.
At the conclusion of the three-week program, you will receive a completion certificate to share with the parish where you will be married, for inclusion in your marriage file. For additional questions, contact Keara Ette at [email protected].
Sign up for 2026 or 2027 sessions here!
2026 PreCana Dates
2027 PreCana Dates
We warmly invite you to participate in our PreCana program, designed to support and enrich your journey toward marriage. This seminar fulfills the requirement of the Archdiocese of Chicago for engaged couples to participate in a pre-marriage education seminar. The program is offered four times a year and takes place over three consecutive Sunday afternoons, from 2:00–4:45 PM, followed by an invitation to attend the 5:00 PM Mass with our community. The fee per couple is $275.
Each session includes presentations from OSP staff leaders and married couples who share their lived experiences. You and your partner will also have dedicated time for one-on-one conversation, reflecting on how each topic relates to your own relationship. We warmly invite you to join us for the 5:00 PM Mass immediately following each session.
Because this program is held in person and designed to be interactive, couples often engage more deeply with both the material and each other than in a virtual format. Our goal is to help you have meaningful conversations and feel better prepared for marriage. The program offers space to reflect, discuss the realities of married life, and connect with other engaged couples in our community.
At the conclusion of the three-week program, you will receive a completion certificate to share with the parish where you will be married, for inclusion in your marriage file. For additional questions, contact Keara Ette at [email protected].
Sign up for 2026 or 2027 sessions here!
2026 PreCana Dates
- Aug 2, 9, & 16, 2026
- Nov 1, 8, & 15, 2026
2027 PreCana Dates
- Feb 7, 14, & 21 2027
- Apr 4, 11, & 18 2027
- Aug 15, 22, & 29 2027
- Nov 7, 14, & 21 2027
Planning an Out of Town Wedding
If you live in Cook or Lake County, Illinois and are planning a Catholic wedding outside of Cook or Lake County (i.e. outside of the Archdiocese of Chicago), you will need to do your marriage preparation locally (within the Archdiocese of Chicago). Old St. Pat's would be happy to help with this 'out of town marriage preparation' process, and the fee is $400. We ask for a contribution of $400 to cover administrative costs of your wedding preparation. To make arrangements, please email [email protected].
Planning Music for your Wedding at Old St. Pat's
We are delighted to help you in this exciting time to bring a piece of Old St. Pat's music to your wedding celebration!
The process for beginning to plan music for your Old St. Pat's wedding begins at our Wedding Music Site: oldstpats.org/wedding-music. You will find the resources, guidelines, and overall process here to begin, including repertoire samples, and forms to request your music and musicians. Consider attending one of our Wedding Music Fairs. These are held in the church in early February and October. These provide the opportunity for couples to hear the many talented and skilled cantors who sing for weddings, as well as a string quartet, trumpet, and Irish traditional instruments, and they present excerpts of the best and most effective repertoire selections we have found for wedding celebrations.
Unity Candle
We would be delighted to have an Old St. Pat's Unity Candle ready for you at the Church. Please place your order online here.
Frequently Asked Questions for Weddings at Old St. Patrick’s
Since we celebrate more than 120 weddings each year, we have a lot of experience answering questions about the marriage process.
Contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.
To inquire about available dates for your wedding at Old St. Pat's, please fill out this form.
If you live in Cook or Lake County, Illinois and are planning a Catholic wedding outside of Cook or Lake County (i.e. outside of the Archdiocese of Chicago), you will need to do your marriage preparation locally (within the Archdiocese of Chicago). Old St. Pat's would be happy to help with this 'out of town marriage preparation' process, and the fee is $400. We ask for a contribution of $400 to cover administrative costs of your wedding preparation. To make arrangements, please email [email protected].
Planning Music for your Wedding at Old St. Pat's
We are delighted to help you in this exciting time to bring a piece of Old St. Pat's music to your wedding celebration!
The process for beginning to plan music for your Old St. Pat's wedding begins at our Wedding Music Site: oldstpats.org/wedding-music. You will find the resources, guidelines, and overall process here to begin, including repertoire samples, and forms to request your music and musicians. Consider attending one of our Wedding Music Fairs. These are held in the church in early February and October. These provide the opportunity for couples to hear the many talented and skilled cantors who sing for weddings, as well as a string quartet, trumpet, and Irish traditional instruments, and they present excerpts of the best and most effective repertoire selections we have found for wedding celebrations.
Unity Candle
We would be delighted to have an Old St. Pat's Unity Candle ready for you at the Church. Please place your order online here.
Frequently Asked Questions for Weddings at Old St. Patrick’s
Since we celebrate more than 120 weddings each year, we have a lot of experience answering questions about the marriage process.
- Getting Married at Old St. Pat’s
- Necessary Documents
- Ceremony, Flowers, Music and Photography
- Wedding Livestream Request Form
Contact [email protected] with any questions you may have.
To inquire about available dates for your wedding at Old St. Pat's, please fill out this form.
Amazing Space
AMAZING SPACE
Across the street from Old St. Pat's Church
625 W. Adams (Adams/DesPlaines)
DOWNTOWN LOCATION FEATURING:
*Green Room/Bridal Suite
*Smart AV System
*In-house lighting
*Projector & Ceiling Mounted Screen
*Dedicated Wi-Fi
*On-site Catering Kitchen
*Stage with ADA Access
*Grand Piano (rental option)
TABLE SEATING UP TO 300 GUESTS
*40-72" rounds for up to 10 guests each
*20 Hi-Boy Tables
*(6) 6' Tables
*(8) 8' Tables
*700 chairs
*4 Free-Standing Bars
PARKING
*Mon-Fri: Up to 100 spaces, 6 PM - 11:59 PM
*Saturday: Up to 200 spaces, 12 PM - 11:59 PM
Contact Ji Hee Choo, our management partner at [email protected] or 847.867.4025 to schedule a tour and see this beautiful space in downtown Chicago.
Across the street from Old St. Pat's Church
625 W. Adams (Adams/DesPlaines)
DOWNTOWN LOCATION FEATURING:
*Green Room/Bridal Suite
*Smart AV System
*In-house lighting
*Projector & Ceiling Mounted Screen
*Dedicated Wi-Fi
*On-site Catering Kitchen
*Stage with ADA Access
*Grand Piano (rental option)
TABLE SEATING UP TO 300 GUESTS
*40-72" rounds for up to 10 guests each
*20 Hi-Boy Tables
*(6) 6' Tables
*(8) 8' Tables
*700 chairs
*4 Free-Standing Bars
PARKING
*Mon-Fri: Up to 100 spaces, 6 PM - 11:59 PM
*Saturday: Up to 200 spaces, 12 PM - 11:59 PM
Contact Ji Hee Choo, our management partner at [email protected] or 847.867.4025 to schedule a tour and see this beautiful space in downtown Chicago.