Who can marry at the Unitarian Chapel?
You can, provided you are legally free to marry and the
minister is convinced of your sincerity, your commitment to
each other and your reverence for the vows you will be
making. Whether you are single or divorced, of mixed faiths
or no particular faith, you can be married at the eighteenth
century Unitarian chapel in Godalming with the service of
your choice.
Information on getting married at our chapel
- The chapel seats about 50 people plus a gallery
upstairs where a few people can watch if they stand. There
are no religious icons.
- We have an electronic keyboard, which
serves as a piano and organ, and there is a sound
system for playing recorded music.
- There is a small private room upstairs for use before
the ceremony if required.
- You can see the chapel, hall and grounds on any
Sunday before or after a service, when a member of the
Special Services Group will show you around.
- It is advisable for you to attend at least one Sunday service
before your wedding and you are cordially invited to do
so. Click for service times
- The person conducting your wedding may be male or
female, but must be a representative of the Unitarian
Church, either a minister or an authorized lay person.
- We have persons authorized by the registrar to
formalise weddings at the chapel. However, each of you
must visit the registrar in the district where you
live between 12 months and 15 days before your
wedding, to give notice of your intention to marry and to
obtain the relevant certificate. You cannot marry without
these two certificates. (In the Guildford area call
01483 562841 for an appointment.) The two official
witnesses to a wedding must be aged 16 or over.
How we can help
Our ministers can help you create your wedding service by
suggesting texts, readings, poems and prayers, or they can
help you choose from your own sources. We can provide an
organist/ pianist, suggest a seating arrangement and arrange
access for your florist. The hall may be rented for
receptions.
Costs
| Registrar's certificate | £30.00 |
| Minister (plus expenses) | £100.00 |
| Authorised person | £36.00 |
| Chapel rental | £100.00 |
| Organist/pianist | £45.00 |
| Hall rental | £100.00 |
Making the arrangements
Your first step is a telephone call to the Weddings
Secretary, Christine Hayhurst on 01483 419577 or you can
email her at weddings@unitariangodalming.org.uk.
You can also request a leaflet by contacting the Weddings
Secretary.