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, reception and wedding photos. From the stunning
historic Chapel to the beautiful architecture of Gowan Brae to
over 320 acres of manicured grounds, 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 is as perfect as possible. We host only a limited number of weddings per year, which means we are committed to bringing your dream wedding to life. In this booklet you’ll find everything you need to know about organising your wedding at The King’s School, as well as an application form to lodge your request.
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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
Venues
Chapel GUESTS: 200-220
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he historic War Memorial Chapel is a unique heritage venue dating back to 1887. Built from fine stone, transferred and rebuilt from the
original King’s campus, the Chapel features stunning craftsmanship with high wooden ceilings and exposed beams. The charming 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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Thomas Memorial Pavilion GUESTS: 60-90
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he Thomas Memorial Pavilion, located a short stroll from the Chapel, is an ideal space for all manner of functions. The Pavilion features
a beautiful high-pitched ceiling with timber beams and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for sweeping views of the School’s immaculate
grounds and JS White Oval. The venue offers a great indoor and outdoor setting, with a deck ideal for refreshments and canapes. For your convenience, the space also features a fully equipped kitchen.
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Expression of Interest
Marriage Requirements
Reverend Geoff Everett will be your first point of contact. To express your interest in marrying at The King’s School, please contact him on 9683 8434 or email at geverett@kings.edu.au.
a. A ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ form must be completed no less than a month and a day before, and no more than eighteen months prior to the wedding date.
You will then meet with our Chaplain. In the first instance, you will meet with the Reverend Geoff Everett informally so you can get to know each other. In this meeting he will explain the marriage process and provide you with a checklist and information pack. This is the time to ask questions about personalising your service.
b. The birth certificates of both the bride and groom must be sighted by the officiating Minister before the wedding. c. A declaration form will be provided by the Minister and must be signed by both the bride and groom before the wedding ceremony. This is usually done at the rehearsal.
Booking Mrs Jo-Anne Kite will coordinate bookings, payment and official paperwork. She can be reached on 9683 8588 or by email at jkite@kings.edu.au. Once an enquiry is lodged, she will get back to you with the availability of the date and time requested. You will also receive a letter detailing payment to reserve your date. Use of the Chapel and other facilities are available for the celebration of marriage of Old Boys and other members of The King’s School community. Other individuals may be given permission to use these facilities at the discretion of the Headmaster.
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Music
Recessional
We have an organ in the Chapel and couples are welcome to use the basic onsite audio system or even their own musicians. Couples can choose from a range of musical compositions suggested below. An organist may be booked for an additional fee of $200.
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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. However, if you would like one or more hymn(s) King’s recommends a list from the Australian Hymn Book (2nd Edition) used regularly in the Chapel. The following list provides suggestions, however, other hymns are welcomed. •
Love Divine All Loves Excelling
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Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven
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The King Of Love My Shepherd Is
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Come Down, O Love Divine
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Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
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Now Thank We All Our God
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The Lord’s My Shepherd
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Ode To Joy
Entry of the Bride •
Bride March (Wagner)
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Bridal March (Parry)
Other march options: •
Trumpet Tune (Purcell)
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Prince of Denmark’s March (also known as Trumpet Voluntary) (Clarke)
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Choral Song (Wesley)
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March in C (Purcell)
Bible Readings 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. •
Genesis 2:15-25
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
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1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
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Colossians 3:12-17
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1 John 4:7-11
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 the Thursday night before the weekend of the wedding. The time will need to be confirmed with the officiating Minster or Chaplain. It is helpful, but not necessary for the bridal party to be in attendance.
Alcohol/Smoking 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.
Chapel Viewing To view the Chapel, please make arrangements with the Chaplain. Viewing times will be outside school hours.
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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 $700.00 This payment includes the use of the King’s School Memorial Chapel and the service of the School Chaplain. An additional fee of $200 is payable, if you require an Organist and Bell Ringer. If you are providing your own Organist, or authorized celebrant, this fee may be reduced. 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, you are agreeing to 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 at jkite@kings.edu.au
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