Matrimony

Please read all of our guidelines below for weddings and parishioner status before calling the office. Any initial inquiries regarding the Sacrament of Matrimony will only be recieved through the parish office at (843) 883-3108.

We are unable to accodomate all of the requests for weddings at Stella Maris. To marry at our parish, at least one part to the marriage should be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass for one year before asking to schedule a wedding. Diocesan policy requires at least a six month notice before settng a wedding date.

As Catholics, we believe that God has a plan for marriage. Cohabitation before marriage is not part of God's plan and decreases the chances of success in maintaing a permanent union. Cohabitating couples should separate and live apart before requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony.