If you’re thinking about celebrating your marriage in the Anglican Church, we’re excited and happy to hear from you. All couples are welcome to inquire and meet with one of the clergy, not limited by gender, age, or previous marital status. We are more than a place to have a wedding. We are a place to be married, to live our best lives together and to celebrate God’s gift of love and life.
Basic requirements
Celebrations of Marriage at St James’ are governed by the rules of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Ottawa. All couples must:
- be eligible to marry in the Province of Ontario
- at least one of the parties must be baptized; where one party is not, permission of the Bishop will be required
- the proposed marriage cannot be a breach of discipline in another church (of which one of the participants is a member)
- take part in a Marriage Preparation Course
- provide 60 days notice to the clergy. If any of the following apply, longer may be required: a proposed marriage outside the church building or the remarriage of divorced persons
Your first interview with the clergy will ensure your proposed marriage meets all the basic requirements.
Further information
Fees and honoraria will be discussed at the first meeting with clergy. To arrange a time, please call the church office at 613-257-3178 and ask to speak to a member of the clergy about your wedding.
