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We are delighted you have decided to marry and have chosen St Mark's as the Church in which you want your wedding to be celebrated.  \nIt is our prayer that every couple in our community will know God’s rich blessings of love, faithfulness and joy in their marriage. We are glad to support you in the preparations for your wedding and to walk with you in the years the follow.  \nThis booklet is a guide to how weddings are performed in our church, so that you are informed on our particular expectations and policies. If at any point you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office on (02) 9363 3657 or email [office@stmarksdp.org](office@stmarksdp.org).  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nGETTING MARRIED AT ST MARK’S................................................................................. 4  \nWHO GETS MARRIED AT ST MARK’S?..........................................................................4  \nWHO WILL OFFICIATE AT YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY?..........................................4  \nMARRIAGE IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION .................................................................4  \nDIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE .......................................................................................5  \nWHO WILL TAKE US THROUGH MARRIAGE PREPARATION?......................................5  \nHOW MUCH DOES IT COST?........................................................................................5  \nWHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED? ...................................................................6  \nNEXT STEPS FOR GETTING MARRIED AT ST MARK’S? ................................................6  \nTHE WEDDING SERVICE ................................................................................................. 7  \nWHAT ORDER OF SERVICE WILL WE USE?...................................................................7  \nBIBLE READINGS...........................................................................................................8  \nMUSIC............................................................................................................................8  \nFLOWERS ......................................................................................................................9  \nWEDDING REHEARSAL.................................................................................................9  \nWEDDING ARRIVAL ......................................................................................................9  \nHOW LONG IS THE SERVICE ........................................................................................9  \nPHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................9  \nRICE/CONFETTI/FLOWERS ..........................................................................................9  \nUSHERS .........................................................................................................................9  \nAPPENDIX A................................................................................................................... 10  \nAPPENDIX B ................................................................................................................... 11  \nAPPENDIX C................................................................................................................... 16  \nGETTING MARRIED AT ST MARK’S  \nWHO GETS MARRIED AT ST MARK’S?  \nAll sorts of people choose St Mark's for their wedding. We do not just marry people who go to the Church. Indeed, most of those married at St Mark's are not regular attendees. We hope that over the period of your preparation that will change. Life that is abundant and free, enriched with peace, hope and joy-as life is meant to beis life lived in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  \nWHO WILL OFFICIATE AT YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY?  \nAny ordained Anglican minister is an authorised celebrant for officiating weddings. 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