Is it cheaper to get married in a church .......................?

Question

more expensive to get married in a church than in a hotel?we want very simple and as cheap as possible ..just wondering

thanks

xx

Answer 1

depends on the church and whether you are a member of that church or not. i was a non-member and had to pay $500 plus $200 deposit plus $100 for pianist plus $100 for sound tech

Answer 2

Cheapest possible!!! - don't get married! (in the "usual" way)

If you are even debating if you should have a "church do" then don't be a hypocrite  - don't have it in church (because even questioning if it should be a "church do" means it shouldn't)

Benefits of marriage....nothing other than a cementing of a relationship - the way it should be!

Make your "vows" to your partner (work out your own) and live your life together sticking to those "vows".

Good luck and happiness!

Answer 3

First, it depends on the church. Second, it also can depend on whether or not you're having the reception at the hotel as well. I got married at the reception hall we used, and it really wasn't all too pricey. It was about $2 per person attending the ceremony, which was everyone because the reception was directly following and across the hall. People were thrilled to find out they didn't have to go from one place to another as well.

Answer 4

Our church is costing us 500 bucks :/

Our reception is at a nearby hotel, so it would certainly be cheaper for us to get married in the hotel. It all depends on your situation.

Answer 5

I dont know im only 16 years old mate.

Answer 6

It depends. Most churches charge a fee to use their building for weddings, and it's usually more expensive if you aren't a member of that church than if you are. So you should call a few churches and see what their cost is, as well as their other requirements (for example, you may have to use their minister, or you may have to be baptized in that faith).

A hotel may end up being less expensive in the long run if they cut you a deal for having the ceremony and the reception at the same place. You'll just have to call and find out.

Good luck!

Answer 7

I know the church cost can add up pretty nicely as well

which is sad because i always thought people shouldnt have to pay to marry in the direct and holy presence of God

you shouldnt compare money to God at all, I find your questioon slightly disturbing, but good luck and have a happy marriage!

Answer 8

A hotel is MUCH more expensive than a church, - I know because we looked into it.

Answer 9

I wouldn't know since I haven't gotten married, but I'm guessing it's cheaper in a hotel. Although you may want simple, don't cheap out just because you don't want to spend the money. It's your wedding, make it special! Good luck!

Answer 10

The church cost me, all told, about $300.  The reception hall would have charged me a $600 fee to have my ceremony there.

The ceremony is not the expensive part, the reception is.  That's where you're paying for food, drinks, and entertainment on top of the use of their space.

Answer 11

Most churches require that you are a member of their church before you get married in it. If you are lucky to find a church that will hold marriages of those who are not part of their parish, you will be charged a "rental" fee that ranges from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars.  There isn't many hotels that will allow marriages in them. Most people have the ceremony outdoors and then have the reception in a hotel conference room. But even a conference room is pretty pricey.      Have you thought about renting a VFW hall for about $250 and usually comes with a kitchen. Or maybe a banquet hall building for about the same price that also comes with a kitchen?    A friend of mine had an outdoor setup at a local county park down by the river with a beautiful setting. He rented a couple party tents and tables with chairs, family members chipped in with the making of the reception food, and they had decorations hanging from the trees and the wedding arch.  County playground gave the kids something to do while the adults attended the ceremony and reception. They spent about $700 on everything excluding the wedding dress and tuxedos.  

Answer 12

church wedding is better and in most cases cheaper

Answer 13

Well, just to give you an idea...our church is $625. It's $250 @ our reception hall but you have to rent chairs & everything would end up being about the same.  Best thing to do is call around & get quotes. Are you planning on a reception? That's the MOST expensive part.

Answer 14

It depends.  Some churches charge for the services, and the officiator, even if you are a member.  Some do not.  

We are getting married on a friend's sailboat.  It is free.  I've seen people get married at a house, in a park, and all sorts of inexpensive places.  If you want it as simple and cheap as possible, there is always the courthouse in front of a judge.

Answer 15

there may be some small fee (~$150) when getting married in a church but typically it will be cheaper than renting a room elsewhere

i'd imagine most of the cost would come from decorating the church

Answer 16

the thing that costs the most is the wedding "breakfast" (called this as it is the first meal you have as a married couple) so it really comes down to how many ppl you have.

you will have to book a registrar if you choose a hotel, this will be £320. then you need the licenses (£30 each) this you need if you marry in a church or a hotel. so you could have a buffet in a hall you do up yourself, its all based on what you choose.

Congratulations and Good Luck x

Answer 17

th cheapest would be the "Justice of the peace" but a church you have to pay to get married in there.

Answer 18

it didn't cost me anything to get married in my church but, if your not a member I know there is a cost associated--it's not alot though...I would call around...I would guess it's cheaper than a hotel...

congratulations~

Answer 19

most cheap as possible is dont get married

Answer 20

It all depends on the church you're trying to get married at. If it's a huge church, you can probably expect to pay out the rear for it. If it's relatively small, it shouldn't be more than $150 (or even free in some cases) to get married there. A lot of churches only let members get married there though. And even more churches require that you & your fiance go through pre-marital counseling before their pastor will marry you.

Hotels can be pricey. Call around and get some prices.

Sarah S.-- if you know anything about God at all, then you'd know that He's omnicient (everywhere at once) by the Holy Spirit. The "Father" part of the trinity resides in Heaven-- not in a church. A "Church" is a group of believers, not a building.

Answer 21

Honestly, it depends on a lot of factors.  Is your reception at a hotel?  If so, it would probably be cheaper to do both at the one location you're paying for.  Are you a member of a church?  If so, you may be able to get married there for free or for a discounted rate.  I'm a member of the church I'm getting married at, and it only costs $100 for me (clean up fee).

Answer 22

if you're not a christian - dont take advantage and get married in a church.

same concept - if you dont believe in Jesus and God, why bother taking christmas day off

Answer 23

It completely depends on the church and the hotel. I have a friend that is paying almost $1,500 just to have her ceremony in the church she wants (and it's not a prestigious church) and $600 of that is for the services of the minister . I've had friends who did not need to pay anything extra for a ceremony site because the hotel just counted it as part of the reception rental.

The most important thing to take into consideration when choosing venues is the total cost and not just the cost of the rental.

Answer 24

Sure, especially if you had the reception there too.  

Answer 25

Churches are much cheaper and sacred than hotels.

Answer 26

If you get married at the church, you need to make the donation to the church and you have to pay the pastor.  Then, you also have to rent a reception site.  So, if you instead got married at the hotel where you were having the reception site, you wouldn't have to make the church donation.  You would have to get someone to perform the marriage though, so you of course would still have to pay that fee.  So, cheaper to get married at the hotel if you are already renting it for your reception.

Answer 27

my parents got married on a beach at sunset just them and a priest . they are married they have the papers and i think it was cheap it depends if u want a big wedding with all your friends/family or not

Answer 28

You have to think of transportation and decor. Having it at one place may be cheaper

Answer 29

Sarah, All you need is to do is go to the courthouse.

Answer 30

Getting married in a courthouse is less than fifty bucks, then you can spend the rest of your money on the reception, worked for me.

Answer 31

Churches can be expensive as well.  They can range anywhere from $300 - $500.   Try Justice of the peace.  He/she can come to the place where you are having your reception.