Guidelines for marriages in the University chapels

You can find all information about wedding ceremonies taking place in University chapels in the guidelines below.

Chapel Information and Access

St Salvator’s Chapel

St Salvator’s is the large chapel on North Street, and it seats approximately 180 in the nave with an additional 110 in the ante-chapel. The pews face each other across the chapel in collegiate style in the nave, with chairs facing forward in the ante-chapel, behind a decorative screen. The chapel is equipped with wheelchair access and an induction loop.

St Leonard’s Chapel

St Leonard’s Chapel is situated within the grounds of St Leonard’s School and is much smaller and more intimate, seating approximately 50. It is built in traditional mediaeval style and the pews face each other across the chapel in collegiate style. It is particularly suitable for weddings where there are fewer guests. Wheelchair access is fairly easy.
St Salvator's Chapel

On-street parking in front of the Chapel is reserved as part of your wedding booking. There is space for between 4-5 cars. The wedding cars can arrive no more than 40 minutes before the ceremony start time, and must leave no later than 1 hr 15 minutes after the ceremony start time. For Catholic wedding ceremonies, the wedding cars must leave no later than 1 hr 45 minutes from the ceremony start time. This is to ensure the spaces are clear for the next wedding party to arrive.

Wedding cars are not permitted access to the quad.

There is a ‘pay and display’ parking scheme in operation in the rest of the town centre, with a maximum of 2 hours allowed, and parking may be available on roads nearby but spaces do tend to fill up quickly in the summer.

There is a free car park at Petheram Bridge which is a 10-15 minute walk from either Chapel.

St Leonard’s Chapel

While the Chapel is owned by the University, the surrounding grounds form part of a school campus. As such, vehicle access to the immediate quad area is not permitted during term-time. Exceptions may be considered during school holidays upon request.

Guests are welcome to park along The Pends—the road leading down to the harbour—which offers a short walking route to the Chapel. Alternatively, on-street, pay and display parking is available within the town.

Please note: Parking in the lane directly leading to the Chapel is strictly prohibited under all circumstances.

Disabled Parking Information

On-street disabled parking bays are located across from the Chapel; however, availability cannot be guaranteed.

To ensure ease of access, we recommend that disabled guests be dropped off directly at the Chapel entrance before the driver proceeds to find suitable parking.

Where possible, couples may allow immediate family members with mobility difficulties to use the designated wedding car space in front of the Chapel, subject to availability.

For weekend ceremonies, the University Chaplaincy may be able to assist with arranging disabled parking in nearby University-owned facilities. Please enquire in advance to explore this option.

Buses

The area directly in front of the Chapel must remain unobstructed to accommodate the arrival of wedding cars and cannot be reserved for bus collection.

For coach and bus access, please use the designated parking bays at the Bruce Embankment Car Park, located adjacent to the British Golf Museum. This area provides convenient access to the Chapel grounds via a short walk down Butts Wynd and along The Scores.

Eligibility and Ceremony Types

Eligibility

Only individuals who fall into one of the following categories may marry in the University chapels:

University Connection: At least one party to be married must be a current member of staff, a current student enrolled in a graduate-level course, or a graduate of the university.

Other Connection: Local, St Leonard’s School and other connections
- child or grandchild of a current member of staff, current graduate-level student or alumni
- permanent residents of the KY16 postcode
- those with a connection to St Leonard's School, e.g., past student, current staff
- occasionally wider access is allowed, but normally there must be a clear University connection.
Those listed under the ‘Other Connection’ categories are responsible for arranging their own minister or priest. However, individuals who are the child or grandchild of a current staff member, a current graduate-level student, or alumni may request the services of a University Chaplain.

Evidence of connection will be requested.
The primary purpose of a wedding blessing is to seek a blessing for the marriage, after a civil or religious ceremony, has already taken place elsewhere.

Wedding blessings can be held in the University Chapels. These ceremonies follow a format similar, but not identical, to legal marriages. They do not, however, require the associated legal paperwork from the Registrar or the signing of the schedule at the end of the service. Such services cannot be presented to guests as your legal wedding ceremony.

The cost for wedding blessings is identical to that of a wedding in the chapel. For the price list, please refer to the ‘Wedding Payment Policy’ section below.
University chapels are available for same-sex weddings and religious registrations of civil partnerships.

Both the Chaplain, Revd Dr Donald MacEwan, and the University Assistant Chaplain, Revd Samantha Ferguson, are approved celebrants authorized to solemnise same-sex marriages. Additionally, a member of our Honorary Team can conduct same-sex marriages and will be appointed if the Chaplain or Revd Ferguson is unavailable.
The Religious Council of the University passed the following resolution:

“The Council agreed that only denominations who were members of, associates of, or in agreement with the aims of the World Council of Churches might be granted the use of the Chapels for services."

In practice, most mainstream Christian denominations do fall within these guidelines. If you have any doubts, please contact the Chaplaincy for advice.

For more information please contact the University Chaplain, Revd Dr Donald MacEwan by email: dgm21@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Those wishing to bring their own minister, licenced within the Anglican Communion, to conduct an Anglican wedding may do so. However, your Bishop/Parish priest must obtain permission from the Bishop of the St Andrews/Dunkeld/Dunblane diocese in the form of a letter/email to conduct a wedding in his/her parish. Your Bishop/Parish priest will be required to provide their current Licence and DBS (Safeguarding) status to the Bishop of the diocese.

The Scottish Episcopal Liturgy for marriage should be used by any Anglican priest conducting weddings in Scotland. An online version is available on the Scottish Episcopal Church website.
If you wish to have a Roman Catholic wedding, you must first seek approval from the parish priest of St James’, St Andrews, by emailing the St James Parish Church, office.stjamesstandrews@staned.org.uk. Monsignor Patrick Burke, may be able to conduct the ceremony himself, but you may also approach another priest or deacon (e.g., your own parish priest) to preside at the wedding.

Please note that the date and time of the wedding must not be booked until the couple has spoken to the priest or deacon who has agreed to preside at the service. However, we are happy to make a provisional wedding booking to hold your preferred date and time.

The couple must meet with their parish priest or deacon to undertake pre-marital preparation, which includes the completion of all the necessary paperwork. This may or may not be the same priest or deacon who presides at the service.

Once all paperwork has been completed it should be sent to:

The Chancellor
Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
100 Strathearn Road
Edinburgh
EH9 1BB

Once processed, the documentation will be forwarded to the parish of St James’, St Andrews.

Booking and Legal Requirements

Ceremony Timing and Arrival Guidelines

The Chaplaincy schedules ceremonies in two-hour intervals, with your confirmed booking time marking the official start of your ceremony (e.g., 2:00pm).

To ensure everything runs smoothly:
- Bride: Must arrive promptly at the confirmed ceremony start time.
- Groom and Ushers: May arrive 40 minutes before the ceremony (e.g., 1:20pm).
- Guests: Should arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony (e.g., 1:30pm).
For guidance on when your florist may access the chapel, please see the Flowers section below.

Ceremony Duration and Chapel Use
- Standard Wedding Ceremonies are expected to last no more than 40 minutes, followed by 15 minutes to sign the wedding schedule.
- After signing, the wedding party will be ushered to the Quad Lawn.
- The chapel (including any floral arrangements) must be fully cleared within one hour of your allocated booking time.
- The chapel Facilities Support Team will assist with transitions to ensure smooth handover for subsequent ceremonies, without affecting your booking.
Punctuality and Scheduling
- It is essential that your ceremony begins on time.
- If the service runs late, it must still conclude at least one hour before the next scheduled wedding or service.
- Late arrival by the bride or wedding party may result in a shortened ceremony to ensure it finishes within the allocated time.
Roman Catholic Weddings
- Roman Catholic ceremonies typically require a two-and-a-half-hour booking slot.
- This must be requested at the time of provisional booking; otherwise, a standard slot will be allocated.
- The extended slot allows for a one-hour Nuptial Mass, 15 minutes for signing the schedule, and time to move to the Quad Lawn.
- The chapel must be cleared within one and a half hours of your allocated time.
- Please refer to the Roman Catholic Weddings section for mandatory booking guidance.
Extended Booking Requests
- Couples who require additional time beyond the standard slot must submit a request at the time of booking, including a brief explanation explaining why additional time is being requested.
- Requests made after your wedding is confirmed are subject to availability.
- Additional chapel hire fees may apply for extended bookings.
Choir and Bell Ringers
- If your ceremony starts late and you have arranged for the choir or bell ringers, they may be unable to perform due to prior commitments.
- In such cases, no refund will be issued.
- If performers are available to stay, an additional fee will apply to cover their extended time.
To secure your wedding booking, you need to complete two steps.
1. Submit a non-refundable deposit of £200 via the University Online Shop
2. Complete and submit a Wedding Booking Form (Word).
For details on Chapel hire costs for weddings, please see Chapel price list web page.

Wedding Balance

The remaining balance is payable no less than ten weeks prior to your wedding day. You can pay through the University online Shop at any time up until that date. Please note that wedding balance reminders are not issued, so it’s important to keep track of the due date provided in your wedding confirmation letter and ensure timely payment.

Unpaid accounts will receive a reminder requesting payment within 48 hours. Should payment remain unpaid despite reminders, your wedding booking may be cancelled.

Wedding fee includes
- services of the chapel janitor
- light and heat
- minister (for those with university connection only)
- organist (if University organist or his deputy)
- parking in front of St Salvator's Chapel for up to five wedding cars (St Salvator's Chapel only)
- administration and VAT
Fee Exclusions

Please note that the fee does not include additional hire time for external choir or musician rehearsals, nor extra floral setup time.

If you require additional hire time, please contact the Chaplaincy to check availability and discuss any additional hire charges.
Legal Requirements for Marrying in Scotland

Couples planning to marry in Scotland are legally required to complete and submit a Marriage Notice (Form M10) to the local Registrar at least 29 days before the wedding date. Failure to submit the form in good time may result in the need to postpone your wedding.

To avoid delays, it is strongly recommended that you submit your Marriage Notice 10–12 weeks before your wedding. This allows the Registrar sufficient time to verify your eligibility to marry.

Completing Your Marriage Forms

For those being married by the University Chaplain, Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
- How to answer questions 23 and 24 on the Marriage Notice Form (Form M10)
  23: Person who is to solemnise the marriage? Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
  24: Denomination or body to which (s)he is attached? Church of Scotland Minister
- How to answer the celebrant questions on the Marriage Celebrant and Witness Details Form
  Celebrant: Revd Dr Donald MacEwan
  How does your celebrant sign their signature: Donald MacEwan
For those being married by the Assistant Chaplain, Revd Samantha Ferguson
- How to answer questions 23 and 24 on the Marriage Notice Form (Form M10)
  23: Person who is to solemnise the marriage? Revd Samantha Ferguson
  24: Denomination or body to which (s)he is attached? Assistant Chaplain, Scottish Episcopal Church
- How to answer the celebrant questions on the Marriage Celebrant and Witness Details Form
  Celebrant: Revd Samantha Ferguson
  How does your celebrant sign their signature: S Ferguson
For those being married by the Assistant Chaplain, The Revd Giles Dove
- How to answer questions 23 and 24 on the Marriage Notice Form (Form M10)
  23: Person who is to solemnise the marriage? The Rev'd Giles Dove
  24: Denomination or body to which (s)he is attached? Scottish Episcopal Church
- How to answer the celebrant questions on the Marriage Celebrant and Witness Details Form
  Celebrant: The Rev'd Giles Dove
  How does your celebrant sign their signature: Giles W Dove
Submitting Your Forms

For guidance on how to complete and submit your documents, refer to the Fife Council section within the National Records of Scotland website, under Registering a marriage or civil partnership.

Collecting the Marriage Schedule

Once your paperwork is approved, the Registrar will issue a Marriage Schedule, which must be:
- Collected in person by one or both parties
- No more than seven days before the wedding
It is advisable to contact the Registrar in advance to confirm collection arrangements. Bring the Marriage Schedule to your wedding rehearsal and hand it to the minister—this serves as legal permission to marry. Without a Marriage Schedule, the wedding cannot proceed.

The Registrar’s office is located in Cupar, approximately 30 minutes from St Andrews. Please factor this into your travel plans, especially if collecting the schedule on the day of your rehearsal.

Returning the Marriage Schedule

The signed Marriage Schedule must be returned to the Registrar within three days of the wedding to ensure your marriage is legally registered.

Additional Considerations

If any of the following circumstances apply, please contact the Registrar as soon as possible. Additional legal requirements may need to be met, which could delay the application process.
- You live outside Scotland
- You are not a British citizen
- You are divorced or widowed

Minister and Ceremony Planning

University Connection: The University Chaplains conduct weddings exclusively for individuals with a university connection, including alumni, staff, and students. If you choose to have one of the University Chaplains conduct your wedding, we will appoint a member of the chaplain team subject to availability. While you may express a preference, we cannot guarantee it. Please note that during university vacations, the Chaplain and/or Assistant Chaplains may be unavailable. In such cases, we will arrange for another member of the clergy, either an Honorary Chaplain of the University or another experienced minister, to conduct the wedding. They will provide the same pastoral support before and during your wedding.

Other Connection: If you belong to another eligible category, you must provide your own minister, whose details must be submitted to and approved by the Chaplaincy.

External Minister: You are also welcome to bring your own minister, who must belong to a mainstream Christian denomination recognised by the World Council of Churches. Please provide your minister’s details to our Chaplaincy team for review and approval. If the minister is not from Scotland, it is essential to seek advice from the Registrar, as there are specific legal conditions that must be met for to conduct a wedding in Scotland.

Please refer to the section below regarding Anglican and Catholic weddings for more information on those type of weddings.
Couples being married by a University Chaplain are required to attend a wedding preparation meeting, scheduled by the Chaplaincy Office. These meetings are an essential part of the planning process and typically take place around four-six months before the wedding date.

Appointments are available on weekdays during the chaplain’s office hours, and can be held in person or via Microsoft Teams for those living outside the local area.

During your meeting, you will
- Reflect on your hopes for married life with the chaplain
- Discuss your vows, readings, and hymn selections
- Discuss the running order of your service, which will form the basis of your Order of Service booklet—produced and printed by you.
You will receive a Wedding Preparation booklet containing suggested vows, hymns, and readings. However, you are welcome to explore alternative options in consultation with the chaplain.
We strongly recommend scheduling a rehearsal ahead of your wedding to help ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Please contact the Chaplaincy Office to arrange a suitable time and discuss the content of the rehearsal with either the Chaplain or your officiating minister.

Typically, 45 minutes are allocated for rehearsals, which usually take place the day before the wedding between 9 am and 4 pm, subject to chapel availability. If more time is needed, please discuss this with the Chaplaincy office in advance. Punctuality is important, as the chapel may be booked for other services or events either side of your booking.

Please ensure the marriage schedule is brought to the rehearsal and handed to the minister, as it serves as formal evidence of permission to marry. For details on how and when to apply for your Marriage Notice (M10 Form), please refer to the section titled Guidance on Marriage Notice and Registration Procedures.

Rehearsals provide a valuable opportunity to walk through the ceremony, practice entrances and exits, and confirm positioning for all participants. Ideally, those involved in the ceremony should attend, including: Ushers, Best man, Bridesmaids, Parents, Readers
Order of Service Booklet

The Chaplaincy does not produce or print the Order of Service booklet for your wedding day. However, we can provide hymn words from the Church Hymnary 4 and a sample Order of Service template upon request. You can then either produce the booklet yourself or have it professionally printed.

Running Order

If the a University Chaplain is conducting your wedding, they will provide you with a running order for your Order of Service, which will be discussed during your wedding preparation meeting.
One or more passages of scripture should be read during the service. Many couples like to choose one scripture reading and a poem (please check the latter with the officiating chaplain or minister). The following readings are all suitable for your service and are provided in full in the Wedding Preparation booklet, which is given to all couples being married by a university chaplain. You may, of course, choose other readings from the Bible that are not among these suggestions.

Old Testament
- Genesis 2: 15-24
- Ruth 1: 16-17
- Psalm 128
- Ecclesiastes 3: 1- 8
- Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12
- Song of Songs 8: 6-7
- Jeremiah 31: 31-34
New Testament
- Mark 10: 6-9
- John 2: 1-11
- John 15: 9-12
- 1 Corinthians 13
- Ephesians 3: 14-21
- Colossians 3: 12-17
- 1 John 4: 7-12
Music is an essential part of a wedding ceremony, and hymns and songs can beautifully express praise and thanksgiving to God. They celebrate God’s love for us, our love for God, our love for one another, and the love between husband and wife. Hymn books can be provided, although most couples print the hymn lyrics in their order of service.

Once you have selected your hymns, the Chaplaincy can send you the lyrics for printing in your Order of Service.

The order of service booklet provided to all couples who ask the Chaplain to conduct their wedding includes the full text of several hymns suitable for weddings. However, you are welcome to choose hymns beyond these suggestions.
- All people that on earth do dwell
- Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all Joy ©
- As man and woman we are made ©
- Lord of creation, giver of gladness ©
- Bind us together, Lord ©
- Love is the touch of intangible joy ©
- Christ is made the sure foundation
- Love Divine, all loves excelling
- Come down, O Love Divine
- Now thank we all our God
- From all that dwell below the skies
- O God the Bethel! by whose hand
- Glorious things of thee are spoken
- Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
- Glory be to God the Father
- Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation
- O God of Love, to thee we bow ©
- The grace of life is theirs ©
- Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
- The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want
- How lovely is thy dwelling-place
- Your love, O God, has called us here
- Let’s praise the Creator who gave us each other ©
- We come, dear Lord, to celebrate ©
Both University chapels contain very fine pipe organs which provide wonderful music for weddings. As well as leading the hymns, the organ provides music at several important points before, during and after the service:
- before the service (as guests arrive for the service, the organ can provide background music)
- entrance of the bride
- signing of the register
- recessional
See examples of suitable organ music for the service.

Organist

Your wedding fee includes the services of an organist provided by the University. All arrangements for music at the service should be made through the deputy University organist, Andrew Macintosh, who is always happy to discuss or suggest music. Please make contact with Andrew, by email ajrm@st-andrews.ac.uk, at least six weeks in advance of your wedding. Before contacting Andrew, it is recommended that you review the information provided on the Music for Weddings webpage.

During the entrance of the bride and the recessional, it is inadvisable for music to be provided by a recording or any instrument other than the organ. This is because the sound of the organ is ideally suited to a processional mood. However, during the signing of the schedule, music can be provided by a choir, a solo singer, or by instruments other than the organ, if desired.

If you wish to bring your own organist, please bear in mind that you must obtain the permission of the University organist first. This is because the organs in both Chapels are very valuable and must only be played by those who can satisfy the University organist of their level of competence

Choirs

A choir can make your wedding service even more memorable. In addition to leading the congregation through the hymns, they can sing during the signing of the schedule. The University Deputy Organist, Andrew Macintosh, will always do his best to accommodate requests for choirs. You can contact him by email at ajrm@st-andrews.ac.uk.

A wedding choir typically consists of between four and eight singers. Singers are readily available during University semesters (around February to May and September to December). However, it can be difficult to find singers at other times of the year. If the date of your wedding falls outside University semesters, please contact Andrew Macintosh in the first instance.

If your wedding is during the period from January to September, please contact the organist before 31 October in the preceding year. If your wedding lies in the months from October to December, please make your request before 31 May

External Choirs and Musicians

Please note that if you wish to bring your own choir and/or musicians, you must obtain permission from the Chaplaincy and Andrew Macintosh in advance. If additional time is required for set up or rehearsal, an additional hire charge will apply based on the duration required.

Instrumentalists and soloists

You are welcome to provide your own instrumentalist or soloist to play during the signing of the schedule or during the ceremony. If they require a rehearsal in the chapel, and if you would like the University organist to accompany them, this may incur a charge – please see the price list for details.

The organist is also happy to book solo instrumentalists, where possible. In all circumstances, please contact the University organist well in advance. It is especially important that, if the organist is required to accompany a soloist, the sheet music in the appropriate key is received not less than one month in advance.

Bells

St Salvator’s Chapel has six bells that can be rung for your wedding, subject to the availability of bell ringers. If you would like the bells to be rung at your wedding, please contact the Bell Ringing Society via email at bellringers@st-andrews.ac.uk. Couples expecting their wedding to last longer than 45 minutes must indicate this at the time of booking. Cancellation of bookings must be done in writing to the email address provided, noting the cancellation policy section.

Please see the price list for costs.

There are no bells at St Leonard’s Chapel.

Pipers

Pipers are welcome to play outside the chapel for your wedding. However we recommend you consider the following points to ensure there is no clash of music.
- You must inform the Deputy Organist if you plan to have a piper play at your wedding.
- If you have a piper playing outside the Chapel before your service, it will not be possible to have organ music playing inside.
- If you have hired the choir to sing during your service, the piper should only play in the 15-minute window before service commences, to allow for choir rehearsal.
- At the end of the service the piper should not play until the bridal party have fully emerged from the chapel into the cloister area.
- We recommend you do not have both a piper and bells playing before your wedding.

Chapel Decorations and Media

Typically, a florist is employed to arrange flowers for weddings. However, you are welcome to ask a friend to arrange the flowers for you, provided they follow the guidelines.

Sharing Flowers: If you are willing to share flowers with other couples getting married on the same day, please indicate this on the booking form. Closer to your wedding date, you can contact the Chaplaincy secretaries to obtain contact details of other couples who are also willing to share flowers. You must negotiate directly with other couples regarding the sharing of flowers. Please note that you may not place flowers in the chapel before another wedding if that couple is not willing to share.

Accessing the Chapel for Floral Displays: Flowers should be placed no earlier than one hour prior to your allotted time. During this period, the chapel will be closed to the public, and the janitors will be on duty to assist with arrangements.

Floral Placement: Flowers can be placed on the altar, on pedestals, and on pew ends. Any flowers added to the pew ends must be hung by ribbons. Tacks or other fixings are not permitted to avoid damaging the wood. Under no circumstances should floral displays be placed on the floor or on pedestals along the aisle.

Pedestals: The Chaplaincy does not provide flower pedestals. However, you are welcome to provide them yourself or have your florist provide them for you.

Removal of Displays and Decorations: Pedestals and other floral arrangements must be removed from the chapel as soon as possible after the service.
St Salvator’s Chapel

Candles are provided on the communion table for each wedding. To ensure safety, candles must not be placed on the floor, window ledges, or along the aisle. They should only be on the communion table or securely within flower pedestals/displays at the front of the chapel.

St Leonard’s Chapel

St Leonard’s can be lit by candlelight using wax candles that are placed in wall-sconces and three central chandeliers. Candlelight is particularly suited to late afternoon winter weddings, but candles can be lit for all weddings. No additional candles can be brought into the chapel.
Decorating the chapel for your wedding should take place during your allocated time slot, typically 50 minutes before the ceremony. Please also refer to the information regarding floral displays and candles.

Decorating the Aisle: The aisle in both chapels must be kept clear and cannot be decorated with candles, flower petals, or similar items.

Decorating Pew Ends: Hand-tied flowers can be hung with ribbon on pew ends near the front of St Salvator’s Chapel. Please note that pins or sticky tape should never be used to secure items to the pew ends, as this will cause damage.
Recordings: visual and audio

If you plan to create an audio or video recording of the service, please follow these guidelines:

Obtain Permission: Seek permission from both the officiating minister and the organist well in advance.

Copyright Considerations: Be aware that video recordings are subject to copyright law. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Recording Location: Before finalising setup arrangements with your videographer, consult with your minister. Unmanned fixed recording devices are allowed at the front of the chapel if the minister agrees, but be mindful of how they might affect the view for guests. If the University Chaplain is conducting the service, video recordings are typically only permitted from the balcony at the back of the chapel.

Access and Set-Up: The videographer can access the chapel for setup 50 minutes before the service begins. Please inform our office if you plan to have a videographer so we can notify the chapel janitor on duty for the wedding. If additional time is required, please request it in advance through the Chaplaincy. Additional time is subject to chapel availability and may incur extra charges.

Wi-Fi Connection: The University offers free BT wifi across most University buildings, during the summer (June to September). Click on link for further informaiton.

Photography

Here are some essential guidelines regarding photography at your wedding.

St Salvator’s Chapel: Following the ceremony, you will be ushered onto St Salvator’s Quad lawn. Keep in mind that the Quad Lawn is a public space and may occasionally be used by for other functions or indeed there may be tourists in the area. If another wedding is scheduled in chapel immediately after yours, we kindly request that you and your guests clear the area at least 15 minutes before their ceremony begins. This ensures a smooth transition for the next couple. The chapel janitor on duty will keep things moving in a timely mannor.

St Leonard’s Chapel: The area surrounding St Leonard’s Chapel is owned by St Leonards School, a private school, and is not affiliated with the University. While the school authorities technically have the right to charge for using the grounds for photographs, they do not do so in practice.

Inside the Chapels: Photography inside the Chapel is at the discretion of the officiating minister. Please consult with them during your wedding preparation meeting to discuss any specific requests or limitations.

Official Photographer: The designated photographer is welcome to capture moments from the gallery (St Salvator's Chapel) or the rear of chapel (St Leonard's Chapel). They can also step forward to document the signing of the schedule, as well as the couple and witnesses at the table. Additionally, all guests, including the photographer, are welcome to take pictures as the newlyweds process down the aisle at the end of the service.

Guest Photography During the Service: To maintain the solemnity of the occasion, we advises against photographs or recordings taken by wedding guests during the actual service itself.

Photography in St Mary’s Quad: St Mary’s College Quad and Gardens, off South Street, may be used for photographs with permission from the University Estates team. This is also a public space meaning that exclusive use cannot be guaranteed.

Guidelines for marriages in the University chapels

Chapel Information and Access

University chapels

Chapel availability

Disabled access

Parking

Eligibility and Ceremony Types

Eligibility

Wedding blessings

Same-sex marriage

Civil ceremonies

Religious denominations

Anglican weddings

Roman Catholic Weddings

Booking and Legal Requirements

Wedding booking slots

Wedding payment policy

Cancellation policy

Guidance on Marriage Notice and Registration Procedures

Minister and Ceremony Planning

Minister officiating

Wedding preparation

Rehearsals

Order of service

Scripture suggestions

Hymn suggestions

Music: Organ, Choir, Bells and Piper

Chapel Decorations and Media

Flowers

Candles

Decorating the chapel

Confetti

Photography, video and audio recordings

After the ceremony

Wedding reception

Accommodation