Getting married at Grace
Engaged and looking to get married at Grace Toronto Church or looking to get married off site by a Grace Toronto Church pastor? For all wedding related inquiries, please begin our wedding process by reading the following:
Who can get married at Grace Toronto Church?
At Grace Toronto Church, we are committed to ensuring the highest quality of care for the couples married here. We are prepared to invest time and energy in every wedding we do. Of course, our resources are not unlimited. For this reason, we only perform or host weddings for members of Grace Toronto Church, or members of our affiliate churches.
Can we do our premarital counselling at GTC?
Wedding couples are typically assigned a GTC staff member for premarital counselling as part of our wedding process.
How much does premarital counselling at GTC cost?
Wedding couples should pay an honourarium of $500 directly to their premarital counselor.
Can a GTC pastor officiate our wedding?
Wedding couples are typically assigned a GTC pastor to officiate their wedding as part of our wedding process.
How much does it cost for a GTC pastor to officiate our wedding?
Wedding couples should pay an honourarium of $250 directly to their officiant.
Can a pastor from another church officiate my wedding at GTC?
If you would like another pastor to officiate or to assist in your ceremony at GTC, a pastor of Grace Toronto Church must extend the invitation to the guest pastor. Please suggest this invitation to the Grace Toronto Church staff member conducting your pre-marital counselling. Do not invite the other pastor(s) of your own accord.
What does your Wedding Rental Package include?
Our Standard Wedding Package includes the following:
- Use of the Sanctuary for:
- 1 hour prior to the wedding for your rehearsal
- 4 consecutive hours on the day of the wedding for your ceremony (includingyour set-up and clean-up of any decorations).
- Use of the St. Andrew’s Hall for 4 consecutive hours on the day of the wedding as your ready room. (Subject to availability)
- Our Basic AV Package:
- 2 handheld microphones (cordless or corded depending on availability)
- 1 headset microphone (usually for the officiant)
- The ability to play music from a device (ex. smartphone, laptop etc.)
- Use of the piano (which cannot be moved), music stands, and signing table
- Site Coordinator for rehearsal and wedding ceremony
- AV Specialist to operate sound system on the day of the wedding (not at the rehearsal)
Additional use of space and resources can be provided at an additional cost, depending on availability.
How much does your Wedding Rental Package cost?
To inquire about our pricing, begin our Wedding Process by contacting us.
Can I request time in excess of that provided?
Our rental team will try our best to be accommodating and provide suggestions to help you stay within the time allotted. In the event that this is not possible and more accommodation is needed, you can request additional time for an extra fee. This fee is to be discussed with the Rental Coordinator.
What days are available to book?
We typically book weddings for Saturday as it is the day of the week we tend to have the fewest other groups on site. Other days except Sundays may be available upon special request. We do not book weddings for the month of December or long weekends.