Weddings

Weddings at St. Paul and St. Stephen’s normally take place at 12.00 noon on Saturday, but we’re happy to talk about other times as well. To be married in the church, one of you needs to live within the parish or to be able to demonstrate a strong connection with the church. To enquire about booking a wedding please attend one of our drop in sessions at the church on a Monday Evening between 7.00 and 7.30pm or if you are unable to make one of these sessions you can Contact Us here

The cost of a wedding

The basic legal fees for a church wedding can be found on the Church of England’s wedding website – these are charged for all weddings; other costs will depend on your own particular requirements.

The person arranging your wedding will talk you through the items listed below. We ask that you ensure payment is made in full at the latest by two weeks before the date of the wedding. Cheques should be made payable to “St Paul & St Stephen, Gloucester PCC.”

Please talk to us if you would like to pay in installments over a longer period of time – this will usually be possible, as long as the cost has been met in full by the time of the wedding.

Extra things you will need

Verger – this is someone who ensures the church is warm, clean and tidy for your wedding and can help with handing out Orders of Service and hymn books etc. They can assist with disability access if needed by your guests and guide people to find their seats and toilets etc. Then they will tidy up afterwards.

Flowers – We normally have flowers in church as a matter of course, unless your wedding is during Lent or Advent. This will include a stand in the sanctuary area of the church (where the altar is). However, if you would like to have a second stand, or flowers to a particular colour scheme, you are welcome to arrange your own florist – please discuss with the minister.

Organist – We will normally arrange an organist, but you are welcome to provide your own if you prefer. We can discuss the cost involved when we see you. We also have the facility for you to use our Sound System.

Read more about marriage and planning your church wedding at the Church of England’s wedding website

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
- Ecclesiastes 4:12

Sunday service times:

10:00 Eucharist

 

Thursday service times:

10:00 Eucharist

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