Weddings at All Saints' Ainslie |
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What
form will the service take? The wedding
ceremony will be an Anglican form of service. The church itself is not
‘for hire’. An Anglican priest who is licensed within the Diocese of
Canberra and Goulburn and those from other dioceses who have the
Bishop’s permission must conduct the ceremony. We welcome clergy of
other denominations assisting in the ceremony. What if you live in another Anglican parish area? You are welcome
to conduct your wedding ceremony at All Saints Church. If you prefer to
have your local minister conduct the service we can arrange that for you. When a person is divorced: If either person
has previously been married the Bishop’s approval is needed before the
marriage can take place. The rector will meet with the couple to prepare a
submission outlining any special concerns of the couple, the strengths of
the relationship and any special preparation necessary. Legal Requirements: We have no
marriage licence or banns in Australia. A Notice of Intended Marriage
form must be completed between eighteen and one month before the wedding.
We will contact you to arrange an appointment with the priest who will
perform the wedding. At that
time each person should also provide a copy of either a full
birth certificate (if born in Australia) or a passport. Preparation: To prepare for
your future life together we expect each couple to attend a Marriage
Preparation Course run by St John’s Care, Reid. A pamphlet outlining the
course will be sent to couple's when a booking is made. The courses are
held on Sundays at St John’s Church in Reid, ACT and are held in the
Robertson Room. The Wedding Service: The
priest will meet with you both a few times before your wedding to help you
to arrange the service. The master for service booklets will be produced
at the church and given to you for printing either by email as an
attachment (Word 95), on a disk (Word 95) or a paper copy. We have lists
of suitable prayers, readings and music, or you are able to choose your
own if you prefer. Confetti: Confetti should
not be used in the Church or grounds. However, both bubbles and flower
petals are most welcome outside in the church grounds. Photographs: The priest is
happy to discuss photography and videoing of your ceremony. In general
photographs are usually taken at the following times. : • As the
bride comes into the Church: • After the
signing of the Register when the bride and groom will pose for
photographs; • At the
handing over of the Marriage Certificate; • As the
couple leave the Church; Photos may be
taken at other times as long as the photographer is out of sight. A good
spot is the organ gallery at the back of the church. Music The organist, Les Davey, will help you arrange your music. The organist
is included in the wedding fee, and we can also arrange for a vocalist,
trumpeter or choir for an extra fee. There are facilities to play recorded
music, and other musicians, musical groups, and choirs are welcome. Flowers: The church flower
arrangers normally arrange flowers. We try to co-ordinate the flowers to
complement the colours of all the brides getting married on that day. Ushers: Please arrange
for two of your friends or relatives to greet guests at the door of the
church and to hand out the Order of Service sheets. Ushers are to collect
the service sheets at the end of the ceremony and return them to the table
at the entrance to the Church. Readings: You are welcome
to ask a relative or friend to present the Scripture reading(s) at the
ceremony. The priest will give you a list of appropriate readings at your
first meeting, or you are free to choose a favourite reading. The Hall: The Hall may be
booked for morning tea, afternoon tea or drinks after the wedding at a
cost of $35 for the first hour, then $22 per hour. It may be used for
small receptions. Please arrange this booking with the church office. Rehearsal: A time for
rehearsal will be arranged for you with the priest and verger. It is
usually the afternoon or evening before the marriage. All taking part in
the bridal party as well as reader(s), ushers and ideally, the
photographer (still and video) should attend. Costs: The cost of a wedding at All Saints Church is :
This
includes the entire fee for the priest, verger, organist, flowers,
certificates and the use of the church. The marriage preparation course is
currently $180 per couple, and payable separately to St John’s. Booking enquiries
are kept for one month to allow you time to co-ordinate arrangements with
your photographer, reception centre etc. Then a $100 non-refundable deposit is required
to confirm the booking. The remaining fee is payable as two instalments,
due two months, and then two weeks before your wedding date. Booking: If you decide on All Saints for your wedding please make arrangements with us quickly to avoid disappointment. There is no charge for temporarily choosing a date and time; however, a deposit is required to confirm the booking. Bookings can be made by contacting the Parish Administrator, Elaine Jones, on 6248 7420 during office hours (9.30 am - 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday). If you have
booked your wedding and then decide to make other arrangements, please
contact the Parish Office on 6248 7420 as soon as possible. This ensures
that the day and time may be made available for someone else. Stay
in Contact Wedding bookings are often made a year or so in advance of the day. Please remember to keep in contact with the office if you move or change your contact details. We don’t want your plans spoilt by not knowing where to find you when it comes time to fill in the necessary paperwork! |
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