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Bookings
A proposed time and date should be checked with the Cathedral Office, bookings can only be accepted from the bride or groom. A tentative booking can be made which needs to be confirmed within 2 weeks of being made. You will receive an Agreement Form along with other documents which you need to read carefully. If you are happy to adhere to the conditions of weddings at the Cathedral, you should complete and sign the Agreement Form
and return this with your deposit to the Cathedral Office. If the booking is not confirmed, it
will be erased from the diary.
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Fee
Ceremony or Nuptial Mass
2008: $1600
2009: $1800
Following the payment of the deposit
2008: $600
2009: $800
the remaining $1000 must be paid no later than one month prior to the wedding.
The fee includes:
- use of the Cathedral and gardens for one and a half hours
- payment to your priest
- flowers in the Cathedral.
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Date and Time
The Cathedral is available for weddings on Saturdays only at 12.00 noon, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Late arrival of the bride (more then 15 minutes) is unacceptable and can cause serious inconvenience to our staff and your guests. Late arrivals may result in musicians and bell ringers being unable to provide services for your wedding and possibly a shortened ceremony.
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Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must do so in writing. Your deposit will be returned (less administration fee)
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Confetti etc
The throwing of confetti, rice, rose petals or anything else is
prohibited both inside the Cathedral and in the environs.
Bubble blowing is permitted.
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Flowers
Flowers are arranged by the Cathedral florist. He will ensure that
placement and colours are in accordance with the liturgical season. Pew
bows and similar decorations are not permitted.
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Celebrant
Any Catholic priest or deacon registered as a Marriage Celebrant in
Australia may officiate. Please include his name and address on your
application form.
You are encouraged to invite your own parish priest or priest friend to
officiate. If by 6 months before your marriage you have not found a
priest/celebrant, please contact the Cathedral Office.
Your marriage celebrant acts on behalf of the Commonwealth and the Church and is responsible for the following:
Marriage Papers/Documents
He will explain what certificates you need and will complete all the
documentation with you. It is important to contact him promptly as “The
Notice of Intended Marriage” must be completed not more than eighteen
months and not less than one month before the marriage.
Ceremony or Nuptial Mass?
This is a faith issue which you should discuss with your celebrant before making a final decision.
Marriage Preparation
These programs are designed to open up many issues which contribute to
a successful and happy marriage. There are several available. Your
celebrant will guide you in your choice.
Wedding Booklet (Order of Service)
He will guide you in the selection of prayers and scripture. Since a
Wedding (Ceremony or Nuptial Mass) is official liturgy of the Church,
it must be in accord with “The Rite of Marriage approved for use in Australia”.
Before printing your wedding booklet, it must be submitted to the Dean for approval.
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Music
Music must be selected in keeping with the sacred nature of both the Cathedral and your ceremony.
Portable key-boards and recorded music (tapes or CDs) are not permitted.
Dr Geoffrey Cox is the Organist and Director of Music at the Cathedral. He (or his assistant) plays the organ at weddings.
As
Director of Music, he must approve any music or singing in the
Cathedral. You will need to contact him to discuss your requirements,
and he can arrange for you to contact an organist and singer as
required.
Stringed instruments are permissable and can be arranged through Dr Cox.
Fees for Music
| 2008 |
| Organist: |
$210 (excluding GST) |
| Cantor: |
$150 (excluding GST) |
| Choir: |
$1400 (excluding GST) |
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| 2009 |
| Organist: |
$245 (excluding GST) |
| Cantor: |
$185 (excluding GST) |
| Choir: |
$1600 (excluding GST) |
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Payments should be made directly to organist, cantor or choir.
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Photographer
One professional photographer and one professional video camera operator may take formal photographs in the Cathedral.
- They must agree to follow standard Cathedral practice to be discreet and not enter the sanctuary area during the ceremony.
- They may photograph during the ceremony only from the front pillar on the lectern side and should not move around excessively.
Artificial lighting is not permitted in the Cathedral.
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Bells
You can arrange to have the Cathedral bells rung for the wedding by
completing the enclosed booking form and returning it along with your
cheque or money order to our Bell Captain, Vince Hunt.
The fee is:
$250
if the bells are rung either before or after the ceremony
or
$400
when rung both before and after ceremony.
Payment and order form is sent directly to Vince Hunt.
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