If you share this view of marriage, then we invite you to celebrate your wedding day in St Peter's Church, Glenelg.

Introductory sessions for those who are considering weddings at St Peter's are held on the first Thursday evening of each month.

The information below answers the most frequently asked questions about marriage in our Church. If you require any further information, or to register your interest, please contact Rosemary in the Parish office on 08 8295 2382 or by email glenang@bigpond.net.au

Are there any special requirements?

Yes. There are some requirements under Church and civil law which govern all marriages, and it is important to check that you comply with these.

• Both parties to the marriage must be at least 18 years of age, and at least one must be a baptised Christian in order for you to be married in the Church.
  
  
• The legal notice of marriage must be completed and given to your Celebrant less than six months and more than one month before the wedding day, and copies of your birth certificates (or passports for those born overseas) must be supplied.

How much does it all cost?

The cost of a wedding in St Peter's Glenelg is $900.00. This is a flat fee and includes everything to do with your wedding except any professional marriage preparation (see later).

A deposit of $100.00 (non-refundable) is required to confirm the date and time of your wedding ceremony, and the balance of $800.00 is payable at least 30 days before the wedding day.

What about the flowers?

The flower arrangers at St Peter's Church will arrange beautiful displays for your wedding. The colours are usually of soft, neutral hues, but if you want a particular colour included we can put you in touch with the flower coordinator through the Parish office. The cost of flowers is included in the flat fee.

One of us has been divorced. Does that make a difference?

Divorced persons who wish to remarry in the Church need to apply to the Archbishop of Adelaide for permission. This permission is usually granted on the recommendation of the parish priest. However, the Archbishop will want to be assured that you are connected with a Christian community. If you are not, the clergy in the Parish of Glenelg will offer you all the hospitality and help we can.

Do we have to attend marriage classes?

Marriage education has been shown to be of benefit to most couples, and has the capacity to strengthen and enrich your relationship whether you area young couple marrying from home, or an established couple seeking God's blessing on an already existing relationship.

All couples are expected to participate in some form of marriage eduction. This will usually take the form of one of the established courses offered by Anglicare. There is an additional cost for these sessions.

What about coming to Church?

When two people marry in the Church they seek God's blessing and the prayers and support of the Christian community on their relationship.

In the Anglican Parish of Glenelg we celebrate and share the love of God through worship, prayer, study of the scriptures; in our involvement with outreach and social justice efforts; and by seeking to live in God's ways in every aspect of our lives.

We pleased to provide the venue for your wedding ceremony, and will support you with our prayers during your time of preparation and on your wedding day. But we also have more to offer, and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our community.

We encourage you to come along to one of our regular services of worship. Some of our services are very traditional, and some are quite informal.

Preparation for adult Baptism and Confirmation is also available.