Thinking of getting married at St Luke's?

Great idea! St Luke’s church is a beautiful stone neo-gothic building. Stunning stained glass windows surround the space, filling it with a glorious light and ambience - making it the perfect location for your wedding. If you’re looking for the ideal space to create your dream wedding without breaking the bank, look no further. Anyone can be married in St Luke's. You don’t have to be a member of St Luke's, or be a Presbyterian, or be a Christian, or be baptised. It does not matter if one or both of you are from different faiths, different church backgrounds, or from no religious background at all. Gay and lesbian couples are also welcome. We also have a very pleasant Common Room area for drinks and nibbles afterwards, with french doors that open on to a beautiful courtyard. Please drop in and see, or browse the booking link to see the spaces and check availability.

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Scroll down for FAQ about weddings and blessings at St Luke's.

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How do we book? 

All wedding bookings are made through SpacetoCo.  Click here to book, or for further information.

Administrator: Pamela Day
email: info@stlukes.org.nz
or phone 520 0740

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Baptisms

Anyone is welcome to be baptised or have their child baptised here

Baptisms in St Luke’s are conducted during the Sunday morning service (9.30 am). 

Please contact the Minister to make a time to meet and to set a date for the ceremony.

email: info@stlukes.org.nz
or phone 520 0740

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Funerals

At the time of a death, the St Luke’s Minister is available to be with the family and friends to guide them through those things we all need to do in the face of death – grieve, reminisce, and to plan a suitable funeral service.   This may be held in the church, or at the crematorium, or a funeral director’s chapel.

Funeral services conducted by the St Luke’s minister may take a variety of forms, and the Minister is keen to work with family members in creating the most appropriate service for the circumstances. For people who are not particularly “religious”, the funeral service need not be particularly “religious” either. Sometimes people want the service to be in St Luke’s but led by a funeral celebrant or another minister.  All are welcome here.

If there is some way in which St Luke’s can offer assistance to you concerning death – whether it is a long way off, imminent, just happened, or from the past – please do not hesitate to contact us. We can also recommend qualified grief counsellors and other support groups.

email: info@stlukes.org.nz
or phone 520 0740

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Weddings and civil unions FAQ

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Can anyone be married in St Lukes?

Yes. We have no requirement that one or both of you must be a member of St Luke’s, or be a Presbyterian, or be a Christian, or be baptised.

It does not matter if one or both of you are from another or no church background.  

Gay and lesbian couples are also welcome to have their weddings here. Please note that our minister, under the rules of the national Presbyterian church, cannot conduct same-sex weddings, only blessings.  So you would need to bring your own minister or celebrant.

Can our wedding be conducted by our own minister or celebrant?

Yes.  There will be a St Luke’s person on site as well to assist with set up.

Does it matter if one of us has already been married or in a civil union?

No. A legally dissolved former marriage or civil union is not a barrier to a wedding in St Luke’s. 

If you are currently in a civil union as a couple, the civil union must be dissolved before you can marry one another.

Do we have to attend any classes or courses? 

No.  If our minister is conducting the wedding you will need to meet with him before the wedding to arrange the service. 

Do we have to come to church at St Lukes before our wedding? 

No.  We make no demand that you do this. However we would enjoy your company with us one Sunday. Of course anyone is welcome to come regularly if they wish, as are you. 

Can we write our own vows?

Yes.  In fact, you can incorporate whatever prayers, readings, and music you like.

Can we provide our own organist or other musician(s)? 

Yes.  We are also happy to have recorded music played.

Can we arrange our own flowers?

Maybe, but...  We would prefer to use our own arrangers who are experienced in providing appropriate arrangements in St Luke’s.

Are there any restrictions about when a wedding can take place?

The legal hours of marriage are between 6am and 10pm any day.  Within reason, we will conduct weddings on any day when the church is available, except for Good Friday and Christmas Day.  

Can we decorate the ends of the pews?

Yes, by tying any decorations on, and removing them after the wedding. 

Do we need a rehearsal?

Yes. Rehearsals are scheduled for an hour usually the day before the wedding day, and this time also includes placing any decorations in the church.

How about parking? 

Availability of car parking depends on what else is happening in the buildings. There are bike parks right outside the front door. We usually reserve the 11 spaces in the car park on the Newmarket side of the church for family of the couple.

How much does it cost to be married in St Lukes?

The cost is $1,200 inc gst.  This fee includes the cost of the rehearsal, the use of the church for three hours on your wedding day, the time of the minister and organist / pianist if you so desire.

Our community centre can be hired (depending on availability) for an extra fee if you wish to have drinks & nibbles after the ceremony.

The pews in the church seat about 250 people. An extra 50 chairs can also be used if needed.

How do we book?

All wedding bookings are made through SpacetoCo.  Click here to book, or for further information.

Administrator: Pamela Day
email: info@stlukes.org.nz
or phone 520 0740

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