Does anybody know how much it costs to get married in a church now a days?

Question

We don't go to any church either.

i live in Bristol (uk)

Answer 1

I got married in Cornwal last year & it cost us £266 for a church wedding. That included the Banns, marriage certiifcate & all the legal things the vicar took care of. It costs a little extra if you & your fiance don't live in the same parish. We organised our own flowers etc. & an organist was extra on top of that.
We don't go to church either but just liked the idea of a traditional church wedding. The vicar never questioned our faith.

Answer 2

It varies as with anything else. And yes, the DO charge.
Some churches rent out their facilities, others don't want the hassle. And usually whatever church you want you have to use that pastor. Which may or may not allow you to have input into your ceremony. My DiL's brother married this past weekend & was sorely disappointed in the ceremony because of this very reason. They couldn't use me because of the church they rented.

Your request also has to go before a church board; it isn't strictly up to the minister, so don't get upset if you're denied. Contact the church's pastor or office to find out details. I know one bride who was a member of a church & thought using the church was free; until she was invoiced for $1500.00!
And some churches require you to attend their services for 6 months in order to be married in their church.

There are many other places that you can hold a spiritual ceremony rather than a church. It is the ceremony that makes the wedding, though the surroundings help as well. Might want to consider another place such as Art gallery, museum, hotel, winery, even the venue where the receptin is being held, which is becoming very popular.

To find an officiant type into Yahoo your city, state & wedding officiant (no 's' onthe end) You will have a few to choose from, usually on the 2nd page. The larger bridal sites seem to get top biling. If you do go to the bridal sites, please visit the site of someone you think you might like. Those bridal sitems make vendors & officiants pay for youe contact info so you may not hear back from someone you'd hoped.

Answer 3

I live in Scotland and in most cases this depends on the individual church. I do not think anyone can give you an accurate answer. It is simply a matter of asking. The Catholic church here doesn't charge at all (you would pay yourself for flowers, organist, singer etc if required) but the priest usually receives a donation of whatever the couple want to give. Here certainly if you do not attend church the minister, priest etc would want to know for what reason you wish to get married in the church if you do not attend. Most churches will ask you to become a member before they will marry you here, this means attending for quite a while before the wedding. With the Catholic church they would expect at least one party to be Catholic and attend along with other couples 4 evenings of a pre marriage course.

Answer 4

It isn't the cost of the church....they vary from church to church. A really large one may charge $1000 or so and include the reception area....but I know some churches who charge very little...may just for the hours to pay a janitor to clean up....so just check around. Sometimes, too a friend can get the use of a church they attend. Ao a guess is $100 on up....

It is the whole wedding that costs, as you probably know.

Answer 5

Most churches do not charge a fee, but they gladly accept donations for the use of the church. Generally you need to attend the church a few times before the actual wedding, but some churches don't require this. You should speak to the pastor of the church you are looking to be married in and see what their requirements are. You also need to make a donation to the organist/pianist if you use the church's. Good luck to you and God Bless your marriage.

Answer 6

The church itself? It's costing me about $250. And, as everyone's telling me, it's the "biggest church with the longest aisle in" the city I live in.

It costs $100 for the church itself
They have a wedding planner that costs $85 (required to have her, even if you don't need her!)
They "suggest a donation" to the officiant (priest, in my case); they suggested between $25 and $75.


The biggest fee for the "church" part would be the musicians. Around here (northeastern MA) they can be up to $1000.


...oh, and, technically, we don't "belong" to this church. We grew up going there, but haven't been in a while. In fact, I never even made my confirmation.

Answer 7

it depends on what U R C/E or R/C
the R/C is 4 thousand 3 hundred that's with flowers but no choir but it includes organ C/E is 2 thousand 3 hundred I have taken part in organising both side of the church for friends this year that's how I know but if U have a relative who goes to the church I don't mean just attends I mean takes part in things like reading at mass they could help by asking on your behalf I am not saying you'll get it for nothing but aunt Betty or so forth can work wonders with any Vicar or priest if U get my drift hope it helps all the best Mags

Answer 8

I'm getting married in a Catholic Church this May. I'm paying $375. That includes the ceremony AND the music/organist. It really shouldn't cost you a fortune. Some churches ask for just a donation, but I believe that the music is paid separately.

Answer 9

They don't charge...it's called a donation. :)

Pick out a chuch you like, then contact them. They will be able to tell you any rules they have. Some churches, for example, make you go through couseling sessions. Others have you attend services. It may be a good idea to look at churchs your friends or family go to. My friend got married at her fiance's church & gave $100 to do so. Also, ask if there is a required minium donation for using their church. Some places may require a minium amount. Just look around at your options, make a list, than contact people to find out any info you can.

Answer 10

Gosh I've been married twice and I never had to pay for the CHURCH.
The first time, they required marriage counseling or prep, something like that, which was offered by the pastor for free. We had attend service and be involved, probably give tithe or donations but I don't think we ever did.

The second, the pastor came to a friends house and married us also did not charge anything, we gave him a $100.00 tip, some other fam members gave him cash here and there.