Weddings

Getting married at Anglican Churches Springwood

Congratulations! We are pleased to hear that you’re getting married and wish you every joy and happiness.

The following information is to help you get acquainted with the general policies for weddings at Anglican Churches Springwood. We want to be as helpful as possible to ensure that your wedding is a meaningful and happy day, and your marriage is long-lasting and joyful.

Marriage is the symbol of God’s unending love for his people, and of the union between Christ and his Church. The bride and groom make solemn vows before God and commit their married life to Him. Accordingly, we seek to help couples to take their relationship with God seriously as well as their marriage relationship.

Preparations for Marriage

Our ministers are available to conduct your marriage, following the wedding rites of the Anglican Church of Australia. Our general wedding requirements are as follows:

  • This takes about 30 minutes. The dates for the wedding service and rehearsal are set, other requirements are clarified and any questions you may have will be answered. Administration fee to be paid.

  • We regularly run a number of courses which teach the basics of the Christian faith. We ask that you attend one of these courses.

  • If you aren’t in the habit of coming to church, we ask that you give church a go with us and to get a feel for Christian community and learn more about the Christian faith. We can advise you of the service that is most suitable for you.

  • We strongly recommend that all couples take part in a marriage preparation program. You will discuss various aspects of your relationship in preparation for your marriage. This generally requires around three meetings with the minister. The cost of this program is approximately $50, payable directly to Prepare Enrich.

  • If either person has been divorced, a minister needs to discuss the matter with you before we can commit to taking your wedding. The permission of our Regional Bishop needs to be formally obtained. This will include personal questions about previous relationships. The aim of this process is not to judge but to ensure that the wedding can go ahead in good conscience in line with Biblical principles.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Christ Church comfortably seats up to 180 people.

  • According to the policy of the Anglican Church, only Anglican ministers are able to conduct weddings in consecrated Anglican buildings.

    If the couple wishes to bring their own Anglican minister it may be possible for them to conduct the ceremony in our church by arrangement with us.

  • All music selections must be approved by the minister.

    Please discuss arrangements for recorded music and bands with the church office.

    We have organists who are available to play at weddings.

  • Couples need to arrange their own flowers and other decorations. All decorations must be removed from the church promptly after the service. We do not allow confetti, rice or flower petals to be thrown on the church premises.

  • Please ask any official Photographers and Videographers to introduce themselves to the minister before the service.

  • The Verger will open and close the church and remain at the church throughout the wedding. The Verger will be responsible for the set-up of the church including the sound system, cooling/heating and furniture.

    Furniture must not be moved by the wedding party without permission.

  • Weddings are assigned a trained AV Technician to ensure the smooth running of things on the day.

Cost

$1250

This fee covers:

  • Use of the church building for your ceremony

  • Sound technician

  • Verger/site assistant on the day

  • Contribution towards the conservation and restoration of the heritage building

  • Pastor (Authorised Celebrant)

  • Administration and lodgement of forms

A $50 non-refundable deposit to be paid upfront to secure your date.

All payments are to be finalised two weeks before your wedding.

Payment details

Please use the details below to make your initial deposit and final balance. 

All required payment can be made by Electronic Funds Transfer to the church’s account:

ACCOUNT NAME: Anglican Churches Springwood
BSB: 062 601 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 10061657
DESCRIPTION: Wedding + surnames

Next Steps


Ready to book your wedding?

Please contact the Church Office using the
form to arrange a time for an interview between you and one of our ministers.

For your initial interview please bring:

  1. The Notice of Intended Marriage form, filled in but not signed.

  2. Both of your original Birth Certificates and/or a valid current Passport.

  3. A form of photo I.D.