The church itself provided a beautiful setting for a wedding and the officiant who conducted the ceremony was warm, professional, and did good job.
Unfortunately, our experience with the wedding coordinator, Monica, created unnecessary stress during what should have been a joyful occasion.
At the rehearsal, our group was left waiting outside the church with the doors locked and no communication regarding when we could enter. Monica unlocked the door and left us standing outside. Throughout the rehearsal, questions were frequently interrupted before they could be asked, and interactions often felt abrupt and dismissive rather than welcoming or helpful. We were often told to wait because information would be provided later, but the manner in which this was communicated came across as impatient and unnecessarily curt.
The wedding day was no better. Guests and family members were repeatedly rushed into their seats and instructed not to stop to greet, hug, or interact with loved ones as they entered the church. At one point, Monica shushed guests in a manner that felt more appropriate for disciplining children than speaking to adults. Going as far as using the church microphone to carry out her orders. Monica's overall tone and interactions felt cold, unfriendly, and lacking in basic courtesy. Monica contacted the bride by phone and threatened to shorten the ceremony if the she did not arrive immediately. While I understand the importance of maintaining a schedule, this approach felt unnecessarily harsh and added stress to an already emotional moment.
What made the experience especially disappointing was that this is a church. Weddings are meaningful family events, and the atmosphere should reflect hospitality, kindness, and grace. Instead, many interactions left family members feeling like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests.
The cathedral itself is beautiful, and the ceremony was meaningful. However, the wedding coordination experience significantly detracted from what should have been a joyful and memorable day. If this is the type of experience you want than this is the church for you. read more