Booking

A telephone booking establishes a tentative time and date only.   This is not a firm booking and it will be displaced if not confirmed within one month.  A $100 non-refundable deposit is required when confirming this booking.  On receipt of your deposit a Wedding Kit is forwarded.

If you choose to get married at Saint Andrew's the Minister would like to meet with you three times.   Most couples also like a rehearsal in the week prior to their wedding.

The first appointment is to get to know you and to fill out the appropriate forms and begin to organise the wedding service. 

The second meeting focuses on what marriage means for you and how you can make the most of it. This meeting should be about a month before the wedding so that the content of the service can be discussed and final arrangements made.

An invoice for the balance owing will be forwarded to your home address.

The wedding rehearsal is normally held during the week prior to your wedding.   At this meeting declarations are signed and witnessed.

Documents

The Notice of Intended Marriage Form must be returned to the Minister at least one month before the date of the wedding.  Please bring this form to your interview as well as the appropriate supporting documents  (originals please, no photocopies) your full Birth Certificates, the finale Decree of Divorce if you have been married before, the Death Certificate of your former spouse if you are a widow or widower and if applicable, evidence of your Australian Citizenship.

Original Birth Certificates are required from both the bride and groom. The Notice of Intended Marriage Form is to be signed by you in the presence of an authorised witness to your signature.

Consent Forms are required when either party is under the age of eighteen years. If a Consent Form is signed by only one person, as in the case of a widowed parent, evidence of this circumstance must be produced.

Marriage of a person under 18 without the order of a Judge or Magistrate is invalid. Under no circumstances can permission be given when both parties are under marriageable age.

Confetti

The throwing of confetti and rice and rose petals is contrary to the Litter Laws and is forbidden by the City Council. Please ensure that your friends and relatives are aware of this.

Flowers

Saint Andrew's will look after all the floral arrangements for the church.

Music

Please contact the Church Administrator so that arrangements with the Church Organist can be made. These arrangements should be made at least 1 month prior to the marriage ceremony.

Punctuality

As a courtesy to everyone it is essential that you be punctual for appointments and your wedding. There could be another wedding following your own or the Minister has other commitments.

Photographs

You are very welcome to capture your important occasion on film or video, but some restrictions do apply.

Parking

Please contact the Church Office regarding parking for wedding cars.  Please inform your guests to pay particular attention to parking signs to ensure they are not parking illegally in Ann Street. The nearest commercial car parks are Anzac Square, Cathedral Square,  Wickham Terrace and King George Square.  Arrangements can be made regarding use of the commercial car park opposite the church in Ann Street (weekends only).  Costs for this facility are available on request.

Fees and Charges

Fees for 2009 $710.00 all inclusive fee
Fees for 2010 $750.00 all inclusive fee

Services provided in this fee include
Marriage, Church, Organist and Flowers.

Optional Extras

St Andrew's can also provide a choir or instrumentalists to add that extra touch to your ceremony or reception. Prices for these services can be obtained from the church office.

We look forward to working with you to make the celebration of your wedding a significant and meaningful day.