Celebrate your love with a sacred wedding ceremony at St. George’s.
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Christian marriage is a solemn and public covenant between two adults made in the presence of God and others.
At St. George's, we have both a magnificent church, which can seat up to 500 people, and a beautiful, small chapel which can easily accommodate 30 people.
Requirements
In the Anglican Church it is required that at least one of the parties must be baptized, that the ceremony be attested to by at least two witnesses, and that the marriage conform to the laws of the Province of Ontario and the canons (rules and regulations) of the Anglican Church of Canada. Under normal circumstances, at least 45 days notice is required. You will need to obtain a marriage license prior to the ceremony.
Pre-Marital Counselling
The canons of the Church require that each couple preparing for marriage in the Anglican Church must undergo premarital counseling. There are two options for marriage counselling: either an online course or in-person sessions with the rector. The recommended online course can be found at www.mariageprep.com and costs about $225. If you choose in-person sessions with the rector, they are usually scheduled on Sundays and are tailored for each couple. There is no cost for in-person sessions.
Music at Weddings
The church Music Director, Jeff Enns, is normally available to play at all weddings, or will arrange for a competent substitute if he is unable to be present. However, if you wish to have someone other than our church organist play at your wedding, you must receive permission from the Rector of St. George’s. In a case such as this, the church organist still receives the regular fee. (This regulation complies with the Canadian College of Organists guidelines and is part of the organist's contract with St. George's Church.) The organist is not required to attend the wedding rehearsal.
If the wedding ceremony includes a soloist, the organist should be notified at least 6 weeks prior to the wedding concerning the selection of music and the scheduling of a rehearsal. If you wish our organist to provide a soloist for your wedding, please contact him as soon as possible so that he can make the arrangements (extra fees will apply).
A wedding is a religious ceremony; therefore, some music is not suitable, or may be inappropriate for the organ, although it may be fine for the reception. Playing recorded music over the P.A. system is also inappropriate for a wedding ceremony held in St. George’s.
Listed below are appropriate and effective pieces. Unless indicated, these pieces may serve either as processionals or recessionals. Please contact Mr. Enns with your selections at least 3 weeks prior to the date of your wedding.
It is recommended to have only one piece for the Bridal Procession: as the bride enters, the organ will increase in volume.
During the signing of the register, the organist will play a quiet piece of music. Two examples are included at the end of the recording in case you want to select a particular piece for him to play. “Canon in D” by Pachelbel could also be used for a quiet processional if desired.
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