• A: Please review the eligibility requirements for marriage at St. Basil’s. If you meet the criteria, complete the Marriage Inquiry form below. Afterwards, a member of the parish staff will reach out to you to discuss your desire to marry at St. Basil’s and will explain the next steps. If you are not sure, please call or email us.

A: Diocesan policy requires that you start the process at least one year before the wedding date.

A: Each couple has a different set of needs so your preparation will be tailored to you. However, basic requirements include one to two meetings with the priest; a formal marriage preparation program (e.g., the annual program we offer or other approved options); a meeting to plan the music for your wedding; and finally, a meeting with a parish wedding coordinator.

A: Weddings are usually celebrated at St. Basil’s on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 3 p.m. Friday weddings are celebrated in the afternoon. Other days, except Sundays, are possible. Wedding rehearsals are scheduled with our Wedding Coordinator and take place on the Thursday evening prior to the wedding. An alternate date may be considered to accommodate exceptionalities. 

A: The approximate costs associated with each are listed in the table below.  This fee schedule is for weddings taking place in 2026 and are subject to change for subsequent years.

• Marriage Preparation 

  • Fee: $350 

  • Our marriage preparation program takes place once a year over two consecutive Saturdays. Other approved options for marriage preparation are available, though the fees may vary. 

• Wedding Coordinator 

  • Fee: $250 

  • Our Wedding Coordinator will help you to plan the ceremony, preside over the rehearsal, and be present on the day of your wedding. They will contact you approximately two to three months prior to the wedding date.   

• Musicians 

  • Fee: Varies on the number of musicians. Generally, a cantor and organist will cost $700 combined; a choir and organist will cost $1750 combined. 

  • Music and musicians for your wedding are coordinated by our Director of Music and Principal Organist, who will meet with you to provide music options and to plan music based on St. Basil’s music policy and to secure assigned musicians from the St. Basil’s roster. You will be contacted approximately four to six months prior to the wedding date. 

• Donation for use of the church 

  • Donation: suggested amount of $700 

  • Like all Sacraments, the Sacrament of Marriage is received without charge. The customary giving for a wedding at St. Basil’s is $700 and is allocated for the use of the church building. This is a consistent practice within the Archdiocese of Toronto. This donation is eligible for a tax receipt. If your financial situation does not allow you to meet this commitment, please feel free to discuss this with the Pastor. 

A: The procedure to get married in a Catholic church in another country or diocese is similar to getting married locally. Our Pastor assists parishioners in this process. You would need to complete an approved marriage preparation course and meet with our Pastor who will prepare all the required documents with you. The marriage documents are then processed and transferred to the parish of marriage via the chancery offices of the respective dioceses involved. This process typically takes several months, so contact us at St. Basil’s as soon as possible. For couples who are not getting married at St. Basil’s but require the Pastor to prepare you for marriage, a donation of $150.00 is appreciated. 

A: Since each case is different, please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment with the priest to discuss your particular situation.