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Thank you for Considering an IHM Wedding!

Preparing for the Wedding
We have learned over the years that preparing engaged couples for the wedding ceremony and for married life helps them increase their happiness and satisfaction with marriage. You may have heard about the tragic rates of divorce in our culture. The most tragic part of the statistics is that most divorces don't have to happen. Couples often enter marriage without sufficient preparation and try to stay married without adequate levels of support. We are happy to help you prepare well, and we promise to be here for you in a supportive way throughout your married life.

Here is an outline of what we offer to engaged couples:
  1. Call Mary Ellen Chance at 330-793-9988 to schedule your wedding date.
  2. You will meet with a priest to plan the wedding ceremony.
  3. You will meet with our parish musician to plan your wedding ceremony music.
  4. Enjoy the blessings of marriage!
Time Commitment for Preparation
It takes about six months from the first phone call to the church office to the final rehearsal for the wedding. We would like to begin your preparations as soon as possible after you are engaged. Our goal is to help you develop good habits for marriage, habits that we witness in the happiest couples.
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Planning your Wedding Reception at IHM

If you are interested in having both your wedding ceremony and your reception at IHM Church, you can get more information about renting the Parish Center by clicking on "Parish Center" here or at the top of the page.

Are you Ready for Marriage?

It's a good question!
CLICK HERE for a thought-provoking article that will help you answer this very important one.
Contact Info: 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, OH  44515 / P: 330-793-9988 / F: 330-799-9269
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