Weddings at Saint Andrew's
Thank you for your interest in being married at the Cathedral! Holy Matrimony is a sacrament of the Church, and one we are pleased to share with couples wishing to be united in Christ.
Eligibility
To be married at the Cathedral, couples must meet the following requirements:
1) At least one of the couple needs to be baptized in the Christian faith.
2) At least one party must be a member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, an Episcopal church (ECUSA), or a Church in communion with the Episcopal Church. Churches in communion with the Episcopal Church include the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Philippine Independent Church, and any church that is a member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.
Other Requirements
The Episcopal Church and State of Hawai`i require the following for couples wishing to be wed:
1) Premarital counseling must be done by either a licensed marriage counselor or member of the clergy, who must write a testament to the counseling having been done.
2) If there is a previous marriage for either the bride or groom, then proof of dissolution or annulment by a civil court and special permission from the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i is required.
3) A legal license to marry from the State of Hawai`i must be attained.
Wedding Inquiries
If you are eligible to be married at the Cathedral and are able to meet the additional requirements, we will be happy to talk to you about holding your wedding at Saint Andrew’s! If you are a member of the Cathedral, please talk to a member of the clergy at church on Sunday. If you are a member of another Episcopal Church or church in communion with the Episcopal Church, please have the clergy at your home church send a letter introducing you to the Cathedral clergy. (Letters may be mailed to: Cathedral Clergy, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813.) At that time, please also contact the Cathedral office at (808) 524-2822 or cathedral@saintandrewscathedral.net.
Additional Information
Please note the Cathedral is not able to accommodate weddings on Sundays or during Holy Week. During the season of Lent, weddings will be held only in pastoral emergencies.
