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How wonderful that you have decided to be married! You have opened your hearts to one another and are ready to give and receive commitment for life. You are made in God's image and are learning to love faithfully and unselfishly, as He loves us. In Christian marriage, your relationship will be divinely sanctioned and your love for each other announced to the world.
The historic Round Church and the Little Dutch Church are each beautiful settings for a wedding. We will do everything we can to make the ceremony special. You also will want to do everything you can to prepare, not only for your wedding day, but for your life together. A marriage preparation program is a very good idea.
To be married in the Anglican Church, at least one of the partners must be a Christian, baptized with water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It does not matter in which Christian denomination you were baptized. If you or your partner are not baptized, but now wish to receive God's grace and become part of God's family, please ask.
If one of you has been divorced, remarriage in the church is possible, but you will need to discuss your circumstances with the Rector
You will have many ideas about making the ceremony just right for you - planning, the music, decorating the church with flowers, the readings, the service itself, whether to celebrate your union with Holy Communion. The Rector, Music Director and others will be happy to work with you, within the marriage service of the Anglican Church. A rehearsal an evening or two before the ceremony is the usual practice.
If you wish to be married in the beauty of the Round Church or simplicity of the Little Dutch Church, but in a Christian service other than Anglican, that may be possible. Lutherans especially have found significance in the Little Dutch Church, the oldest place of Lutheran worship in North America.
St. George's will be blessed by your decision to be married here. The sanctification of your life together is important and joyful. Be sure to contact the Rector early so that both you and the parish can prepare well.
What to do:
Contact the Rector, Father George Westhaver, after a service or by calling
902-423-1059. He will probably ask you to attend a service and meet him afterwards. Summer dates are popular, it is a good idea to ask many months in advance. The Round Church seats 300
easily. The Little Dutch Church seats about 50 at the most; it is a unique
setting for a small, intimate wedding.
We ask that rice not be thrown. The Altar Guild will arrange flowers you supply, or work with you to make the church festive. Please consult directly with the Music Director about selections and rehearsals if needed.
Costs:
Church rental $150
Organist $200
Altar Guild (preparation of the church for the wedding) $75
Sexton (cleaning and security) $50
Rector's Discretionary Fund $150
The Parish holds baptismal records from 1951 to present, marriage records from 1954 to present, and burial records from 1956 to present. Replacement certificates will be subject to a $15 flat fee in support of the St George's Poor Fund.
O God, who hast consecrated the stat of Matrimony to such an excellent myster, that in it is signified and represented the spiritual marriage an unity betwixt Christ and his Church,: Look mercifully up on these thy servants, that they may love, honour, and cherish each other, and live together in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness. O Lord, bless them both, and grant them to inherit thy everlasting kingdom; through the merits of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen