Sep 2026

Holy Name Cathedral Wedding Cost Guide | 312FILMS

Planning a wedding at Holy Name Cathedral? As wedding videographers who’ve filmed there, here’s the realistic cost breakdown.

Ceremony Fees

Holy Name Cathedral’s published wedding guidance lists a $3,200 Cathedral Offering. It covers use of the church, coordination and execution of necessary paperwork, logistical coordination for the ceremony, and the cathedral musicians. Use of the Cathedral musicians is required.

The cathedral does not list separate parishioner and non-parishioner wedding rates on that page. Ask its wedding office about current terms, preparation requirements, optional music, and any costs beyond the published offering before committing to a date.

Other Costs to Budget

Like the city’s other historic cathedrals and churches, Holy Name is a ceremony-only venue. The published offering covers the church and cathedral musicians, not a reception. Couples are also budgeting for a reception venue, catering, photography and videography, florals, and transportation between the Near North Side cathedral and the reception.

The bride is arriving at the church with her father in a classic car.

Pairing With a Reception Venue

Holy Name sits at State and Superior, minutes from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile hotels. Two weddings we’ve filmed show how naturally it pairs with a luxury reception:

Christiana and AJ married at Holy Name Cathedral, officiated by Monsignor Kenneth Velo, then celebrated at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, with an Etta James first dance and an after-party that ran until 2am. Kristin and Kevin paired their Holy Name ceremony with a reception at the Peninsula Chicago.

We’ve also filmed Holy Name paired with the Langham and, in an earlier wedding, the now-closed Signature Room at the 95th.

Budgeting for Holy Name Cathedral + Ritz-Carlton

Start with Holy Name Cathedral’s published $3,200 wedding offering, then ask the Ritz-Carlton wedding team for a dated, itemized reception quote for your guest count and date. The hotel does not publish current package prices or per-guest rates on its wedding page, so a combined total cannot be responsibly calculated without its proposal. Also budget separately for applicable service charges and taxes, floral design, photography, videography, attire, and transportation.

The bride and groom walk down the aisle of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.

Is Holy Name Cathedral Worth It?

Holy Name is the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and it looks it on film: a soaring Gothic Revival nave, bronze doors, and a grand exit onto State Street that’s one of the most dramatic moments in Chicago weddings. Christiana and AJ’s ceremony with Monsignor Velo and Kristin and Kevin’s pairing with the Peninsula both show why couples choose it. For a cathedral of this scale and history, the fees are genuinely modest next to what the reception will cost.

Holy Name Cathedral Wedding Cost Guide FAQ

How much does a Holy Name Cathedral wedding cost?
The cathedral currently publishes a $3,200 wedding offering covering the church, paperwork and ceremony coordination, and required cathedral musicians. Confirm current terms and any optional extras with its wedding office.

Do we have to use the cathedral’s musicians?
Yes. Per Holy Name’s official wedding guidelines, the Cathedral Musicians play all cathedral weddings. Additional musicians or soloists can be added for a further fee.

Where do couples hold receptions after a Holy Name ceremony?
The Magnificent Mile’s luxury hotels are minutes away. Couples we’ve filmed have celebrated at the Ritz-Carlton, the Peninsula, and the Langham. We also filmed a past reception at the now-closed Signature Room at the 95th.

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