Time - Weddings can take place Monday to Saturday at a time agreed between you and the priest.  However, we do ask that your wedding begins at the arranged time.  Before the ceremony begins it is good for the bride to allow at least fifteen minutes at the church doors if photographs are to be taken.



Ceremony - There are a variety of prayers, scripture readings and essential elements in the Marriage Ceremony which the priest will discuss with you.  If you intend to have a booklet, the priest will also be happy to proof read it before it goes to print.  You might like to involve relatives or friends in readings or prayers. Such participants should be competent and properly prepared.  Family or friends may also be involved in the carrying of the gifts at the Offertory.  The priest will try and arrange with you a suitable time for a rehearsal.  If you would like altar servers to assist at the ceremony, please inform the priest so he can arrange these.  Signing of the Civil Register takes place after the wedding ceremony in the Sacristy, or another suitable place.  The schedule is never signed on the altar as this is separate from the sacrament.

Music - Please remember that only hymns and sacred music are suitable for the church.  It is never appropriate for secular songs or music to be played as part of the sacred liturgy.  The church organ and microphones are available for use by musicians and soloists.  We ask that tapes/CD’s are not used during the ceremony.  The priest will be happy to recommend a wide variety of musicians and hymns.

Flowers - Floral decorations should always be done with moderation and placed around the altar rather than on it.  If you would like to leave some flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Mass, it would be very much appreciated.  We would ask that people refrain from throwing confetti in the church or its grounds.

Photography - You are welcome to have photography and/or a video of your wedding ceremony.  We ask that this is done in such a way that does not distract from or intrude in the celebration of the sacrament.  It is desirable that the videographer remains in one place during the ceremony.  Those involved should speak to the priest before the ceremony begins.

Cost - The Church asks only that a couple be properly prepared and committed.  However, if you wish you can make an offering to the church.  No fee is charged for the use of the church by parishioners.  It is customary however to make an offering to the celebrant and a gratuity to the sacristan and altar-servers.

In preparing the ceremony we ask that you respect the traditions of the Church.  Please do not be offended if you are told that something you would like is not suitable for a church celebration.

After the Wedding - If you plan to make your home and begin your married life in the Parish, we look forward to seeing you in the future.  You will be part of a well established Parish community and we hope you find it a warm place to be.