We are delighted that you are enquiring about getting married here at All Saints’. There are a number of legal requirements, including banns and fees, that we will need to discuss. This page may answer some of the questions you might ask. Then, please contact Rev. Andrew Doarks sudburyrector@gmail.com, who will be pleased to talk to you.
Could I get married in All Saints?
To be married in All Saints, one of the couple need to either live in the parish or have a significant connection to the parish, e.g. parents still live here; were brought up in the parish or attend the church.
How much would it cost?
No all inclusive price can be quoted. Andrew will explain the current fees when you contact him.
The total fees for a wedding in All Saints' church are made up of various parts.
Publication of banns (payable to PCC)
Certificate of Banns (payable to PCC)
Marriage service, partly payable to PCC and partly payable to DBF
Organist
Heating (not normally required July - August)
Fees for calling banns in church for wedding in another church if required
Notes:
A fee is payable to whoever is verger, which comes out of the PCC fee.
Cheque or BACS payment are preferred to cash.
Abbreviations:
PCC = Parochial Church Council, DBF = Diocesan Board of Finance