St. Mary's gladly welcomes local parishioners for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Only requests by active (registered) parishioners (of 18 months), who live within parish boundaries are considered.
If you are a newly engaged couple, congratulations!
The Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment of the Diocese of Providence exists to help you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage in the Roman Catholic Church.
Click on the link below to obtain information about programs for those entering into Holy Matrimony.
https://dioceseofprovidence.org/marriage
Inquiries for 2027 availability will not be accepted until after 8:30AM, May 1st, 2026, by email.
DO NOT BOOK YOUR RECEPTION VENUE FIRST.
Requests for 2026 date availability should be submitted to Jane Fallon by email only to: stmarysbristolweddings@gmail.com
The Church is handicap accessible, heated and air conditioned.
Local only inquiries (by email) are received (and replied to) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
Requests for 2026 date availability should be submitted to Jane Fallon by email only to: stmarysbristolweddings@gmail.com
after date and time above.
Inquiries for 2027 availability will not be accepted until after 8:30AM, May 1st, 2026, by email.
The church is open weekdays 9:30-12:30 for viewing.
DO NOT BOOK YOUR RECEPTION VENUE FIRST.
ALL DATES REQUIRE COMPLETE AVAILABILITY CHECKS FOR CHURCH AND CLERGY.
Friday wedding start times are scheduled between 11:30-5:30 PM.
Saturdays, our afternoon start time is 1:30 PM (no exceptions).
On Sundays, weddings start beginning at 2 PM up to 3:30PM to start.
Rehearsals are scheduled for the day before.
Recommended reading: https://togetherforlifeonline.com/
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
After your marriage you MUST register as a new family in whatever parish you plan on living (even if it is St. Mary’s Church).
Otherwise, you will not be considered a registered member of any parish.