The cost of church weddings
There is no doubt that the choices you make about your wedding day can make a huge impact on the cost.
If you choose to marry in church, we want it to be a day that is personal and special for you, but that need not mean you spend a fortune.
See ideas for keeping the cost of your wedding down.
There is a relatively small fee for marrying in a church. The fees are set by the Church of England nationally. The cost of a basic church wedding service is £313.50*, which includes all legal necessities. It may vary for you depending on your circumstances. A full breakdown of these fees can be viewed here.
These fees have ancient origins and make a contribution to the provision of a church in your community.
Flowers, an organist, a choir, bell-ringers, etc, are optional additional services that can be provided by your church. If you ask for any of these, then this will add to the final fee. Read more about this.
You will need to work out all these costs with the Vicar early on so that you know what to expect on your final bill. It is good practice for the church to provide you with an itemised bill before your wedding so that you can see exactly what you will be paying for.
Read more on church fees.
* This figure is based on a couple living at the same address and marrying outside their own parish and includes:
- the fee set by law payable to the church: £254
- your marriage certificate: £3.50
- having your banns read at the home church: £22
- having your banns read at the church where you will marry: £22
- your banns certificate: £12
Total: £313.50