Weddings at Ipswich Minster

Congratulations On your Engagement!

Marrying in church is personal, meaningful, spiritual and beautiful, just as you want it to be and The Minster is an amazing venue for a wedding service. We will be very pleased to hear from you if you are considering getting married. Please note that we do need to ensure that you legally qualify to get married at Ipswich Minster.

There are standard basic fees for weddings. This is set by the Church of England nationally and is the same for every church.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EXTRAS

The support of a verger, who ensures the church is warm, clean and tidy for your wedding and can help with handing out Orders of Service and hymn books etc. They can assist with disability access if needed by your guests and guide people to find their seats.

We can also offer livestreaming of your wedding on our YouTube Channel to allows family and friends to witness your special day wherever they are in the world.

MUSIC AND CHOIR

Many people that get married at the Minster choose to have a choir during their ceremony.

The Ipswich Minster Choir is usually available to sing, whether it’s just to bolster the hymns or to perform a specific piece of music. Costs vary depending on how many singers are required.

Usually the Organist will also provide music and accompaniment to hymns.

BELLS

Many couples choose to have the Minster bells rung to celebrate their wedding day. The joyful sound of the bells ringing out across the town marks the beginning of your married life together and creates a wonderfully festive atmosphere for you and your guests.

Our team of experienced bellringers is usually available to ring both before and after the ceremony. The bells can be rung as your guests arrive, as you leave the church, or at both moments — adding a traditional and memorable flourish to your celebration.

A fee applies for bellringing, which helps support the upkeep of the bells and the work of our volunteer ringers.

If you would like the bells for your wedding, simply let us know when you make your booking, and we will confirm availability and arrangements with the Tower Captain.

For more information on weddings at the Minster, please download our Weddings Information Brochure, which includes details on planning your service, music options, fees, and how to make a booking.