Weddings

Congratulations on your engagement! We hope you experience every joy and blessing as you prepare for and enter into marriage. Marriage is a good gift from God, given for his purposes and for our good.

Our desire is to help you prepare not only for your wedding day, making it a meaningful and joyful occasion, but also for your marriage by providing a strong foundation for a lifelong, loving relationship.

Weddings at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral use the traditional Anglican Marriage service - a beautiful, reverent liturgy that has been used by millions of people throughout history.

At the heart of this service are traditional Anglican vows. These deep, solemn promises have carried couples through centuries of changing times, holding fast through every season of life.

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”
Ephesians 5:31

FAQs

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Can we write our own vows?

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No. We are only authorised to use the vows within the traditional Anglican marriage service. You can download a PDF of the marriage service here.

What is required to prepare for marriage at the Cathedral?

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Because we care deeply about the health of your future marriage, we require all couples to complete a four-week marriage preparation course. This preparation includes a focus on looking at the Christian view of marriage as it is presented in the Bible. It also incorporates PREPARE/ENRICH, a globally recognized relationship tool that helps couples identify their strengths, navigate growth areas, and build strong communication habits.

How much does a wedding at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral cost?

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Fees can vary depending on your specific requirements (such as organists, vergers, or specific cathedral spaces). Please contact the Cathedral office for our most up-to-date fees and pricing schedule.

Can I decorate the Cathedral?

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Yes, you are welcome to add a few personal touches to the space for your service. You are welcome to provide your own flower arrangements for the sanctuary. However, to preserve the historic fabric of the building, no permanent decorations or attachments are permitted on the sides of the pews

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Do I have to organise musicians?

Do I have to be baptised or a member of the Cathedral?

Typically, weddings in the Cathedral use our beautiful pipe organ with one of our organists.

No

Next Steps

If you would like to take the next step toward getting married at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, we invite you to start by experiencing our church firsthand:

  1. Come and Visit: Join us for a Sunday service to experience the life of the Cathedral, meet our ministry team, and see the church building in person.

  2. Contact the Office: After your visit, or to plan a time to come by during the week, please contact the Cathedral office to check date availability and arrange an initial meeting.

St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral Sunday Service Times: 7:30 am & 9:30 am.