Wedding Information

This is the information you need to know to plan ahead. 

Getting Married in an Anglican Church 

The first thing to do is call our office and ask to meet with the priest. After a meet and greet you will have a better sense of the marriage ceremony, get a tour of the church, and discover a date that works for you and the priest. Please note that one of you needs to be baptized in the Christian faith, for the priest to be able to officiate your wedding ceremony in the church. 

Marriage Preparation 

The priest is a trained facilitator with Prepare/Enrich and would love to offer you 4 sessions for a fee. See: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/    However, you can choose to meet with someone else who can assist you in this way. It is highly recommended that you prepare for your marriage with a counselor.  

The Marriage Ceremony 

There are two services to choose from in the Anglican Church of Canada; “The Form of Solemization of Matrimony” found in the Book of Common Prayer and “The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage” found in the Book of Alternative Services. The priest will help you create a wedding ceremony that is personal and meaningful and is open to considering your choice for readings and music selections.  We have a talented organist who can play for your ceremony, but you may acquire your own musician(s) if you like.  

Rehearsal 

It is important to rehearse the ceremony a day or two before the actual day and to have everyone present who will have an active role in the ceremony, particularly your wedding party (two witnesses) and relatives.   

Decorations and Flowers 

Arrangements can be made with the parish coordinator to book a time to come and decorate the church for your ceremony.  

Marriage License 

At some time in the three months prior to your wedding date, you will need to buy a marriage licence. Only one member of the couple is required to apply for a marriage licence, but he or she must apply in person, and show primary identification for both parties. For a licenser near you see: https://connect.health.gov.bc.ca/marriage-offices?search=north+saanich 

Wedding Ceremony Fees: 

Priest $300.00 

Organist $200.00 

Church $350.00 

Marriage preparation (4 sessions) $400 

A non-refundable deposit of $250, payable to the church, willl be required at the time of booking the date with the priest. The remainder of the fees are due at the rehearsal. 

Payments can be made by cheques or eTransfers. Individual payments are required for the priest, organist and church; they cannot be combined into one.  The Parish Coordinator will provide specific details on how payments are to be made. We have 2 option and receipt will be provided upon payment, let us know which mode below do you prefer: 

• E-transfer to givings@holytrinityns.org (Please mention in the note field what you are paying for if you will use this method) 

• Cheque payable to Holy Trinity 

You may send the form via online and do the e-transfer or bring the form and cheque in-person during our office hours only from 9AM-2PM Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 

The Holy Trinity hall is available for use as a reception space if requested. Please ask the Parish Coordinator for details.  The couple and wedding guests are welcome to wander in our historic cemetery.