Weddings at King’s
Are you looking for a wedding venue? The King’s School can provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.
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ongratulations to the happy couple as you plan to marry. The timeless facilities and picturesque grounds of The
King’s School provide the perfect location for your Wedding
ceremony and photos. From the stunning historic Chapel to the beautiful architecture of Gowan Brae, your Wedding is certain to be a King’s fairytale that will last a lifetime.
A Wedding is one of the most important moments in a person’s life, which is why The King’s School takes every measure to make sure your special day a memorable occasion. In this booklet you will find everything you need to know about organising your wedding at The King’s School.
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A wedding is one of the most important moments in a person’s life which is why The King’s School takes every measure to make sure your special day is as perfect as possible. 3
Chapel GUESTS: 200-220
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he historic War Memorial Chapel is a unique heritage venue dating back to 1889. Built from fine stone,
transferred and rebuilt from the original King’s School campus at Parramatta, the Chapel features stunning
craftsmanship with high wooden ceilings and exposed
beams. The Chapel is filled with antique details, complete
with stained glass windows, marble finishing and old-style pew seating configured along English collegiate lines.
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Getting Started...
Expression of Interest To express your interest in marrying at The King’s School Memorial Chapel please contact the Reverend Geoff Everett by email: geverett@kings.edu.au Services of Marriage are offered to King’s School Old Boys and those with a direct connection to The King’s School Community at the discretion of the Headmaster. Once approved, you will meet informally with our Community Chaplain so you can get to know each other. This is the time to ask any questions about your Service. As an Anglican School the Ministry of the Chapel comes under the authority of the Sydney Anglican Diocese. It is preferred that a Chaplain of The King’s School officiates over the ceremony. In rare instances the Bishop may give approval to an outside Minister with qualifications consistent with those in the Sydney Anglican Diocese.
Booking Mrs Jo-Anne Kite will coordinate bookings, payment and official paperwork. Contact by phone: (02) 9683 8434 or email: jkite@kings.edu.au. Once an enquiry has been lodged, she will get back to you with the availability of the date and time requested. Before booking your Wedding Reception venue, please ensure that both the Memorial Chapel and a Chaplain of the School are available to officiate at your Service. To reserve your preferred date payment must be made in full. You will then receive a letter confirming your booking for your Service.
Marriage Requirements • A ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ form must be completed no less than one month, and no more than eighteen months prior to the Wedding date. • Consent to the Marriage must be given individually by both the Bride and Groom prior to the Notice of Intended Marriage form being signed by the officiating Minister. • The Birth Certificates and photo identification of both the Bride and Groom must be sighted by the officiating Minister at the time the Notice of Intended Marriage form is signed. • A Declaration of No Legal Impediment Form will be provided by the officiating Minister and must be signed by both the Bride and Groom before the Wedding ceremony. This is usually done at the rehearsal.
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Music
Recessional
We have an organ in the Chapel or couples are welcome to provide their own musicians. Couples can choose from a range of suggested Hymns. An organist may be booked for an additional fee of $300.00.
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Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
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Trumpet Voluntary (John Stanley)
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Trumpet Tune in D (Purcell)
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Hornpipe from “Water Music” (Handel)
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War March of the Priests (Mendelssohn)
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Choral Song (Wesley)
Hymns It is not compulsory to have Hymns included in your Service. If you would like one or more Hymns, we recommend a list from the Australian Hymn Book. The following list provides some suggestions however, other Hymns are welcome. •
Love Divine All Loves Excelling
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Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven
You should have at least one Bible reading during the service. We have a suggested list to choose from, or you can select any other Bible reading of your choice. Some couples also choose to have a poem read as well. This will simply need to be preconfirmed with the officiating Chaplain.
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The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
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Genesis 2:15-25
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Come Down, O Love Divine
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
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Now Thank We All Our God
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1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
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The Lord’s My Shepherd
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Colossians 3:12-17
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Ode To Joy
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1 John 4:7-11
Entry of the Bride •
Bride March (Wagner)
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Bridal March (Parry)
Other march options: •
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
• The Prince of Denmark’s March (also known
as Trumpet Voluntary) (Clarke)
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Bible Readings
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Choral Song (Wesley)
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March in C (Purcell)
Flowers Flower arrangements are your responsibility to organise and thus will be at your cost. There are a number of flower stands within the Chapel for floral decoration. Contact the Chaplain to arrange a time to view the Chapel for flower arrangements as well as for organising a time to deliver flowers.
Photos
Rehearsal
Photography on the grounds and within the Chapel is permitted. We are happy for photos to be taken prior to, during and after the ceremony, but we ask that flash photography be kept to a minimum. We also ask that other buildings on the property are not entered, as many of these buildings are home to students and staff.
A rehearsal will usually be held during the week prior to the Wedding Service. The time will need to be confirmed with the officiating Minster or Chaplain. It is helpful for the bridal party to be in attendance.
Alcohol/Smoking
To view the Chapel, please make arrangements with the Officiating Chaplain. Viewing times will be outside School hours.
Alcohol is not to be consumed in or around the Chapel and its surrounding area. Smoking is also not permitted in any part of the School.
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Chapel Viewing
You are also welcome to attend a Service at The King’s Community Church will takes place every Sunday during Term time at 9.30 am.
We had the perfect wedding day at The King’s School – every part of it was elegant, beautiful and magical. The sandstone Chapel is breathtaking and historic, and we were very impressed and grateful for the ceremony service provided by the School’s Chaplain. The grounds of King’s and Gowan Brae also provided a timeless and stunning backdrop for our wedding photos. We would absolutely recommend saying ‘I do’ at The King’s School.” – Saxby Brown (‘97) 9
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We knew that we wanted to get married in The King’s School Chapel. My time at King’s, and the fact that I met my wife Caitlin during my last two years at school, made it wonderful to go back to where it all started. The ceremony was intimate and personal, setting up the day perfectly. The beauty and heritage of the Chapel itself made it a stunning occasion that we will remember the rest of our lives.” – Joseph De La Hoyde (‘09) 10
Fees Total $800.00 This payment includes the use of the King’s School Memorial Chapel and the service of the School Chaplain. An additional fee of $300 is payable, if you require an Organist. A Direct Deposit payable to The Council of The King’s School for should be forwarded with the Application for a Marriage Service. By signing the Application for a Marriage Service, you are agreeing to the information in this document. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact Mrs Jo-Anne Kite on (02) 9683 8434 or by email: jkite@kings.edu.au.
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