I'm not a religious but can I have my marriage ceremony in a church?
CINDY N
Question Asked: 12/12/2017
Wedding Date: 6/01/2019
Wedding Location: Melbourne, VIC 3000
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Yes of course, but it is only with permission from the resident priest or clergy. You just need to approach the parish office and ask.
(4) · Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands & Surrounding Areas
Posted: 31/01/2018
You can have your marriage in a church if your preferred church allows this- normally a fee is payable. As a Civil Marriage Celebrant I have conducted ceremonies in churches and chapels - normally non denomination churches/chapels are the easiest to book, there are a number of them in the Hunter Valley.
(41) · Cairns, Port Douglas, Mission Beach and the Tablelands but I am prepared to travel nationally
Posted: 11/01/2018
Hi Cindy. Yes, you certainly can have your ceremony in a church, even if it is a civil ceremony. Contact the Chaplin or Chaplins of the church or churches you have in mind, most of them will be happy to allow you to use their church and will probably charge you a fee. Keep in mind, however, that that church business will take precedence.
H ello Cindyng, you can definately get married in a church. All you have to do is get permission from the chaplin and I am sure most will charge a fee for the use of the premises. Do however be flexible as not all Chaplins will be prepared to rent out their Chapel so you might have to try a couple before you find one that suites. Have a wonderful day.
(16) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD
Posted: 29/12/2017
Yes, there are some churches who will hire out their premises for civil ceremonies
Different denominations have differnt views on this subject.It is best to discuss with the parish priest/minister otherwise consider using a celebrant for a civil ceremony.
(6) · Yarra Valley / Dandenong Ranges / Daylesford/ Macedon Ranges /Ballarat / Bendigo
Posted: 13/12/2017
Hi, yes you can get married in a church as long as you have permission, couples today love the fact that so many wedding venues have a chapel on their grounds, and the chapel has no religious content, so it's ideal for the bride who wants to walk down the isle but doesn't want to be in a church. Kaye.
It would depend on the church - you would need to approach them to see their response. Usually church weddings are held by clergy for their own community and have a specific order of service. There are a few chapels around that would feel like a church but would still enable your to be married by a celebrant who would collaborate with you to design your own unique ceremony.
(12) · Wollongong, South Coast (as far as Nowra), Southern Highlands and Sydney
Posted: 12/12/2017
Hi
You would have to check that with the church. There is a chapel in Camden NSW which a bride of mine has booked for her wedding.
Please feel free to discuss it with me.
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