We will be celebrating a Full Catholic Nuptial Mass which is a traditional wedding ceremony that takes place within the context of a Catholic Mass, celebrating both the sacrament of Matrimony and the Eucharist. This type of ceremony is sacred and sacramental, emphasizing the spiritual and lifelong commitment of marriage within the Catholic faith.

It includes: The Liturgy of the Word – Scripture readings, a responsorial psalm, and a Gospel reading, followed by a homily.

The Rite of Marriage – The couple exchanges vows and rings in front of the priest and congregation.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist – The Mass continues with the celebration and sharing of the Body of Christ with the addition of prayers and songs.

Final Blessing – The priest blesses the couple and sends forth the congregation.

A regular Catholic Mass typically lasts about one hour. Therefore, you can expect the regular hour-long Mass plus the wedding ceremony.

Catholic Weddings do not have to include the full Mass. So when they do, it was an important choice the bride and groom made when planning their wedding.

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In general, the priest is the leader of the Mass. The congregation follows his words and actions for cues on what to say, when to say it, and how to move. However, other people support the Mass by reading and serving in different ways.

We will have a prepared program that you can use as a guide, but you can also observe the people around you and follow their lead.

As a non-Catholic, you are invited (and encouraged!) to participate in the sitting, standing, kneeling, singing, and praying portions of the Mass—as much as you are comfortable. After all, you have been invited to this wedding to be a part of the community of witnesses to pray for and celebrate the bride and groom. Regardless of your spirituality or religious beliefs, there is a joy to be shared as the two become one, through love, in marriage.

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Catholics believe that the simple bread and wine presented on the altar during a Mass become the living, real presence of Jesus--his body, blood, soul, and divinity. To receive communion is to receive the body of Christ.

If you practice a different faith, do not share this belief, or have not been spiritually prepared through catechesis to receive the Eucharist, you are invited to remain present in the Mass without receiving communion.

As the congregation processes to the front of the church during communion, you can choose to receive a blessing--by walking forward with your arms crossed on your chest so each hand rests on the opposite shoulder--or to remain at your seat. Either way, this is a time for reflection, solitude, and recollection.

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Kindly RSVP by Friday, September 12th

Please see our Wedding Information page for these details.

Lubbock is a very drivable area and both venues have plenty of free on-site parking space. If you are flying in, you can utilize uber/lyft, or the Yellow Cab of Lubbock taxi service.

We have reserved blocked rooms at Holiday Inn Lubbock South. You may use the link on the Accomodations page to make your reservations.

We would be happy to recommend all of our favorite places in town on our Local Recommendations page.

Our dress code is black tie optional. For more details, please visit our Wedding Information page.

We kindly request that only those listed on the invitation attend, as we are unable to accommodate plus-ones or children.

We are registered on The Knot, Target, Dillards, and Capricho Interiors.

Our wedding will take place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Friday, October 10th. The ceremony will begin at 5PM sharp, followed by cocktail hour and the reception at Autumn Oaks Event Center, which is anticipated to wrap around 11PM.

We kindly ask that you keep our wedding ceremony "unplugged" and refrain from taking any photos or videos at our wedding. We want our guests to truly be in the moment with us during this special day. During the reception, feel free to take as many photos as you would like.

Both the ceremony and the recpetion will take place indoors. There will be an outdoor area at the reception where you can play corn hole or enjoy the fresh air.

We do not care what you wear, we are more excited for you to be joining us. If you are wanting to avoid wedding party colors, they will be in black. Keep in mind that our wedding ceremony is in the Church so please dress modestly.

On October 10, the temperature in Lubbock typically ranges from 53°F to 76°F and is rarely below 43°F or above 88°F.

We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a sit-down dinner with a choice of beef, chicken, or veggie fajitas. Don’t forget about the desserts too!

We recommend arriving at the ceremony venue at least 15 minutes ahead of the ceremony start time to ensure you have enough time to find a seat.

There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy throughout cocktail hour and the reception. Please feel free to bring some extra cash to tip the bar tenders!

Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, you can have it delivered to our home at 6908 Geneva Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413. A wedding card box will be at our reception.

Kindly contact Karen Hodge at (806)894-3188 with any further questions ahead of the wedding.