Weddings

The standard fee for a wedding at St. John’s is $1500. This includes fees for the Celebrant and organist, document preparation, and use of the building, Additional fees apply for live-streaming for the service, service booklets, and musical rehearsals, if required. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is payable in advance to secure the booking. The balance of $1400 is payable to two weeks prior to the ceremony taking place.

All couples are encouraged to undertake a marriage preparation course. St. John’s will provide information on local programs. Participation is not mandatory.

St. John’s welcomes everyone and happily remarries those who have been divorced.

St. John’s offers a number of options for couples who wish to celebrate or strengthen and renew their commitment to one another, including Services of Prayer and Dedication after Civil Marriage. 

Same sex couples will receive a warm welcome and affirmation at St. John’s. Our clergy will offer support and guidance to all who wish to live in a loving, faithful, and committed relationship, whatever their gender. At present, we are not permitted by Australian law to marry people of the same sex.

Couples entering a Civil Partnership are welcome to attend any service at St. John’s, with friends and family, to hear the scriptures, pray, and, where appropriate, receive Communion.

So as to ensure the dignity of the occasion, photographers are instructed not to distract the bridal party or obscure the view of family and friends. Videos are permitted at a discreet distance and without additional lighting. Saint John’s has worked with many photographers and is pleased to recommend those it knows provide excellent results at a reasonable price.

The Church has flowers present each week, wonderfully arranged by members of the Sanctuary Guild, except in Lent and Advent. Additional flowers can be arranged or organised by you, in consultation with the celebrant. Ribbons can be provided for the end of the pew ends, or you may like to provide your own.

The Vicar of Parish normally officiates at weddings. Clergy from other churches or of other traditions are welcome to assist, although the Celebrant must be an Anglican Priest.

Confetti is not permitted in the church building or on the front steps. Rose petals are fine. Rice can be hazardous!

The Rutherford Room is located directly adjacent to the Church and is a convenient venue that can hired for small functions after your wedding. It is equipped with a professional kitchen that make it perfect for cocktails, parties, and more formal events. Further details on hiring the Rutherford Room can be obtained from the Parish Office.

All weddings have to comply with the regulations in the Commonwealth Marriage Act. There are forms to be filled out and preparations made. The Celebrant for your wedding will guide you through the preparation of the relevant documentation.

Marriage in the Anglican Church requires that at least one partner be baptised. Saint John’s is happy to advise individuals and couples on preparation for baptism, where this is desired.

The wedding service is selected from one of the prayer books of the Anglican Church. One of the exciting aspects of preparing for a wedding is planning to make the service your own. St. John’s has a wealth of resources and experience to help you realise your dreams for the day.

Wonderful music makes a wedding special. St. John’s has a beautiful organ and a fine musical tradition. Our choir sings to the highest standards and we can also arrange vocalists and instrumentalists to add to the occasion. In some settings, recorded music may be used during the service, in consultation with the Vicar.

St. John’s has installed professional audio-visual facilities that can be used to live-broadcast your wedding to family and friends. We can also provide a copy of the service as a memento of your joyous day.