Weddings at St. Gabriels

Photos courtesy of Paradise Foto, photographers Michael Slattery & Pola Allen

Please contact Ashley Sprigg at the Parish Office for further information about availability, scheduling a date, liturgical procedures, and marriage preparation.

Ashley Sprigg      stgabrielsfaith@saintgabrielschurch.com    858-748-5348 x204

Couples must provide St. Gabriels with the following information prior to the wedding date:

  • Diocese Prenuptial Questionnare (provided through our parish wedding preparation)
  • Baptismal certificates for the bride and groom (must be issued by the parish of baptism within 6 months of the wedding date)
  • Certificate of completion of Diocese preparation program (Pre-Cana and Evenings for the Engaged/Engaged Encounter Weekend)
  • First Communion and Confirmation certificates for the bride and groom
  • California Marriage License (within 90 days of wedding date)
  • Parental consent (if under 18 years of age)
  • Other documents: dispensations, etc. as required by the situation

The sacrament of Matrimony requires a 9 month period of preparation.  Couples are required to undergo counseling and marriage preparation through a priest as well as the preparation program given by the Diocese of San Diego.

St. Gabriels Wedding Preparation

Please contact Father Michael to begin marriage preparation.  Set-up an initial meeting with Father Michael by emailing him at: office@saintgabrielschurch.com

Diocese of San Diego Preparation

Couples must attend:

  • Pre-Cana conference
  • Evenings for the Engaged/Engaged Encounter Weekend (select one)

St. Gabriels will assist with registration for the Diocese preparation program.


St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church, 13734 Twin Peaks Road, Poway, CA 92064, (858) 748-5348, Directions