Marriage is a gift from God for the wellbeing of people. It's a symbol of His unending love for his people and the union between Christ and the church. It is our desire to be as helpful as possible so that your wedding day would be a meaningful and happy day, and that your marriage would be long-lasting, filled with joy, delight and determination.

Vine Church was designed by famous Sydney architect Edmund Blackett and built in 1854. It is a classic gothic sandstone church, surrounded by beautiful grounds in the heart of the inner city of Sydney. It comfortably seats 120 people, but can fit up to 180 if required.

Who can get married at Vine Church?

• You must be freely choosing to marry (not for visa purposes, not because of any crisis or because your parents want you to, etc.).
• If you have been married before, we will need to interview you first. This is so we can establish that the reasons for the breakdown of the previous marriage have been worked through and resolved as best as possible, and that all legal requirements have been met.
• You must be able to attend a marriage course before your wedding day. This course is designed to benefit you and prepare a strong foundation for your marriage.
• You must be able to declare that you have every intention of keeping your marriage vows and be able to say your vows with integrity.
• For those who are not Christian or a member of Vine Church, we require that you attend a Christianity Explored course to get a fresh insight into who God is before affirming vows in God’s presence.

Checklist for getting married

If you're interested in being married at Vine Church, these are the steps you need to take:

1. Read the guide below. It will answer most of your questions.
2. Make an enquiry via this form
3. Pay your deposit of $500.
4. Complete these forms:
   1. Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) This is a legal form which is required to be submitted to the Registry for Births Deaths & Marriages at least 1 month before your wedding! Please DO NOT SIGN IT but arrange to bring it in at a time where your signature can be witnessed by the pastor (authorised celebrant) who will officiate at your wedding. Remember to bring in your original birth certificates at the same time and your passport if you were born overseas. Please note: if you would like to be married by a pastor at a different location, you will still need to fill out the NOIM form and return it, though you will need to organise all other details directly with the church or venue you have chosen.
   2. Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage
   3. Wedding Service Form (your pastor will give this to you)
5. Organise and attend marriage preparation with the pastor who is marrying you.
6. Hold a wedding rehearsal in the week before the wedding day at the church.