Photos above: Courtesy of Images by Ingrid

A Wedding at
St. Jude's Chapel of the Holy Family
celebrated by Fr. David St. John

How about having your wedding in a "real" chapel? This Spanish Mission style chapel is one of the most beautiful in the entire Southwest. The Chapel of the Holy Family at St. Jude's is not a wedding chapel, it is a real church located on the campus of St. Jude's Ranch for Children. St. Jude's is available to couples who want to have a traditional wedding in a traditional setting. It is the perfect setting for couples desiring a Christian wedding ceremony in a suitable environment and is especially desirable for Catholic couples wishing to have either a Full Nuptial Mass or a simple Catholic wedding ceremony celebrated by Father David St. John. Although Fr. David is not affiliated with St. Jude's Ranch for Children, he is graciously afforded the privilege to officiate Catholic weddings in this enchanting church.

(Reservation instructions are at the bottom of this page.)

For over 25 years, St. Jude's Ranch for Children has been "home" to hundreds of abandoned, abused or neglected children. Six homes on the sprawling 25-acre campus overlooking Lake Mead are staffed by loving, dedicated, professional Teaching Parents. They provide a stable family environment for children ranging in age from pre-school to high school.

Inside the Chapel of the Holy Family, dramatic murals and antiques grace the tranquil setting. Handmade tapestries and other treasures adorn the chapel. The "Living Stones", which decorate the floor of the chapel, contain the names of children who have been helped and those who help them.

For the use of this church, St. Jude's Ranch for Children charges a $500 (tax-deductible) donation. Couples who choose to have their wedding at St. Jude's Chapel of the Holy Family will not only have a beautiful setting for their ceremony, but will be helping the children of St. Jude's through this $500 donation which will be charged directly by St. Jude's Ranch for Children.

Father David St. John is available to celebrate your Catholic wedding at St. Jude's Chapel of the Holy Family.

The cost of his services for a simple, traditional Catholic ceremony is $395, which includes all wedding fees and travel time.

(If you desire a Catholic Nuptial Mass, please add $100)

(Some couples desire the Hispanic or Filipino ceremonies which include the coins, the cord, and the veil. For these extra ceremonies, please add $50)

If you have more than 2 attendants and/or more than 20 guests, an on-site wedding coordinator will be required to assist Fr. David. There is an additional fee of $100 for this service.

We do not allow the use of independent, outside wedding coordinators for weddings at St. Jude's. All coordinating is done by Fr. David St. John and/or his assistant.

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An additional Wedding Services Package is available for couples wishing to include limousine service, flowers, and photos/video.

The Wedding Services Package features:

n Round-trip limousine service from your hotel to St. Jude's in a beautiful white, luxury, 8-passenger stretch limousine (including gratuity to the driver)

n A beautiful fresh 9-Rose Cascading or Nosegay Bridal Bouquet and matching boutonniere for the groom - in red or white roses (other colors available at additional cost)

n Our professional photographer will take at least 60 digital photos -  including live shots during the ceremony and posed photos after the ceremony. You will receive these photos on a photo CD.

An optional DVD of your ceremony is available.

The Complete Wedding Services Package, including DVD of ceremony: $795

The Wedding Services Package with Limousine, Flowers, and Photos only: $725

Limousine Service and Flowers only (no photos or DVD): $395

Photos and DVD only: $395

Photos only: $325

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A $200 non-refundable deposit will be required upon making the reservation. The balance will be due no later than two weeks prior to the date of your wedding.

How to arrange a St. Jude's Wedding with the services of Father David St. John:

1. First, you will need to contact us at (702) 289-5991 or via e-mail at: weddingslasvegas@cox.net in order to confirm the availability of both St. Jude's and Father David for the date and time you desire. (If you wish to contact Father David directly, you can e-mail him at fatherdavid@cox.net or call him at (702) 767-5683.

2. You can then return to this page ( www.weddingslasvegas.com/st_judes ) and, at the bottom of the page, click on the entwined wedding rings in order to make your reservation.

The services and scheduling of Father David St. John are arranged exclusively by Weddings Las Vegas (weddingslasvegas.com). Father David St. John will not officiate weddings at St. Jude's that are booked through any wedding chapel, wedding broker, or any other wedding service.

3. Extra services must be chosen from those described above in the Wedding Services Package. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact Weddings Las Vegas.