Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the proposed date to make arrangements.

• One member of the wedding couple MUST be Catholic to be married at St. Ambrose.
• You must contact the parish to begin wedding preparations at least 6 months before the wedding date.
• Weddings are held on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at the following times: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Other days and times by special arrangement.)
• There is a building usage fee of $1,000; however, there are discounts available for certain circumstances (registered members of the parish, etc.). The fee includes use of the church for 3 hours on the wedding day, as well as for a rehearsal on the day or days before the wedding. Cost of the organist is $300.00, to be paid separately by the couple, who work directly with the organist.
• A 50% deposit of the wedding fee is due 6 months prior to the scheduled wedding date; the deposit is non-refundable 3 months prior to the wedding date.
• First step is to contact the parish office at 313-822-2814 to check the date and begin the process of working with our Pastoral Minister, Chuck Dropiewski. His email is chuck.stambrose@comcast.net