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GETTING MARRIED AT BLOOMSBURY?
Firstly, you should arrange to contact the
church, meet one of our ministers and check that the date
you have in mind is available.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Couples are required to register their intention to marry
with the Registrar of Marriages in the borough(s) in which
they are resident. The certificate(s) issued should be presented
to the Church Office not less than seven days prior to the
wedding.
The Registrar may challenge your desire for a ceremony at
Bloomsbury if you do not live locally, cannot prove a connection
with the church or the Baptist tradition.
Just because you ‘like the church’ or that its
‘near your reception venue’ may not satisfy the
law.
Foreign nationals may have to supply additional information
to the Registrar before a certificate is granted.
PRACTICALITIES
You will need to meet with Officiating Minister prior to your
ceremony - sometimes for a series marriage preparation conversations
- to plan the service and for a rehearsal.
You will be advised of the churches policies
on photography and video recording.
You may wish to meet with the organist to
discuss music.
Parking restrictions will be explained.
You will also be given advice for guests
regarding confetti, photography and mobile phones.
CHARGES*
USE OF SANCTUARY
Weekday £200 Saturday £300
This is for the use of the space
ORGANIST £100
This is the fee payable to the Organist
MINISTER
£100
This is the fee payable to the Minister
AUTHORISED PERSON (Registrar) £40
This fee is payable to the Church for providing an Authorised
Person to register your wedding. (A Camden Registrar will
cost more.)
RECORDING (Audio tape or CD) £10
This fee is payable if the church are asked to provide
an audio tape or CD recording of the service
RECORDING (Video) £50
This fee is payable if the service is to be video recorded.
It covers performance rights for organist etc. IN ADDITION
a separate Video Licence needs to be obtained and evidence
that this has been granted shown to the Church before filming.
(www.wvrl.co.uk)
Prior consultation with the officiating minister is required.
PHOTOGRAPHY £25
There is a ‘NO Photography’
policy during a Wedding Ceremony save for an official photographer
who may take photographs (without flash) during the service.
Prior consultation with the officiating minister is required.
If photography agreed the fee is payable.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (Copies) £10
This fee relates to additional and copy certificates.
There is no charge for the initial Marriage Certificate.
FLOWER MAINTENANCE FEE £15
This fee is payable if arrangements are provided by other
than church arrangers to cover dismantling and disposal costs.
Church arrangers are happy to negotiate arranging fees if
desired
ORDERS OF SERVICE
The church can produce these on request for a modest charge
*Some charges MAY be waived at the discretion
of the Minister
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