Marriage at St Saviour's
In considering a wedding at St Saviour’s Cathedral, you join many hundreds of couples who have chosen this sacred place
for their marriage service since the completion of the Cathedral in 1884.
Here is some information you may find helpful:
Preparing for your Marriage
Over 4 appointments with the clergy the following areas will be discussed:
1.Legal Matters: completion of the official Notice of Intended Marriage, for which you need to bring to your first
interview
– Birth Certificates
– If either has been divorced* or widowed, copies of Decree Absolute or Death Certificate
– Evidence of Baptism (for a church wedding, at least one of you must be baptised)
– *Where there has been a divorce, the wedding arrangements at the Cathedral cannot be guaranteed until the Bishop has granted permission.
2.Prepare: A program to help identify strength and growth areas of your relationship.
3.Discussion of return information about Prepare.
4.Wedding Rehearsal.
Booking
To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book your preferred time and date well in advance. The Cathedral reserves
the right to hold more than one wedding on any day, with the provision of one and a half hours in between services.
Fees
Basic fee $800
Bells (optional) $200
Choir (optional) $150
The basic fee, which includes the non-refundable deposit of $100 includes the services of the officiating priest and
organist, the marriage preparation and other administrative fees and a donation to the Cathedral. This fee is current
as of the 1st July 2007 and is subject to rise accordingly.
Bookings are only considered to be confirmed upon receipt of the deposit.
All outstanding monies will need to be paid in full at the Cathedral Office one month prior to your service.