Congratulations! A very warm welcome to you if you are thinking about being married at one of our church centres!



We have created the guide below to answer the main questions you probably have about getting married in one of our churches. We would love to make the day personal to you and get to know you to help make this day special. Please have a read through the information below and get in touch so we can discuss your wedding in more detail...

1. Whether you are so closely related to each other that the law does not permit you to marry. You will need to certify that this is not the case.

2. Whether either of you is not an Australian National. Special issues arise in this situation and these need to be considered before further progress can be made.

Once these issues have been clarified we will send you a booklet with further information and ask you to arrange an appointment with one of the leadership team. At this meeting all the arrangements for the wedding service can be discussed and any questions that you have can be raised.

It may be possible for other Ministers to assist in the service. We will be pleased to discuss what is involved at your first appointment.

Which dates and times are available?

Most weddings take place on Saturdays in the Spring and Summer months, though they can be on any day and at any time of year.  However, please note that our regular activities on Sundays mean that we are unable to accept bookings for Sunday weddings. The earlier you make your arrangements, the more likely it is that a particular date will be available. It would be unwise to book the reception without first checking on availability of the church.

Please contact the Church Office for an initial idea of available dates - this can then be firmed up at your meeting.

Why get married at our Church?

Our church is a beautiful church building, set in the picturesque centre of the town, making the perfect location for a wedding. A team of dedicated leaders and administrators will help you to plan your big day.

However there are certain other important distinctions which make a church wedding different to a civil service in a registry office or other licensed venue. Here's three things which we believe about marriage which might see us take a different approach to a wedding:

• We believe that marriage is a gift from God; a gift which celebrates joy and love, a gift which helps us care for one another - especially children, and a gift which helps to build and strengthen our communities, so we want to help you celebrate.
• We believe that there is a certain solemnness and seriousness to marriage, the lifelong vows taken and promises made are hugely important, so we treat marriage with reverence and respect.
• We believe that marriage works best when God is 'at the centre' - the Bible tells us that 'love comes from God', he gives us the love to be faithful and sacrificial in our marriages. To that end, we will pray for you, include a Bible reading and short talk in the service, and help you to consider God's love as you prepare for marriage.

Is there a Marriage Preparation Course?

Yes, if your wedding is taking place at our church, we want to prepare you not just for the day itself but for your marriage relationship into the future, so participating in marriage preparation is part of the deal.

We use Prepare/Enrich and will send you the details needed for you to complete this on receipt of a deposit. 

What will it cost?

A lot less than the reception! The fee for a wedding is approx $1000. This includes the minister, the costs of the preparation course and a team to help make your wedding day go smoothly.

There are some optional extras should you wish to add them:

• Organist and organ - $TBC
• Flower Arrangements - $TBC