Venue fees, banquet prices and the ceremonies that are particular to a christian wedding, in one place. Then plan yours with your own numbers, free.
Plan my christian wedding budgetThe church handles the ceremony; the reception is usually a separate venue. Churches rarely publish rates and most ask members to enquire.
Ceremony, and sometimes a hall for the reception
Quoted on enquiry
Many churches ask for marriage preparation sessions and have dates they won't hold weddings.
A church blessing is not a legal marriage on its own — the solemnisation has to be registered with ROM.
Your church office
Reception after the ceremony
Quoted per table or per head, usually "++" (estimate)
The venue's events team
Churches often restrict decoration, confetti and amplified music. Ask before booking a decorator. Fees checked 26 September 2026; venues change rates without notice, so confirm with the venue before paying a deposit.
Before service charge and GST. Indicative 2026 ranges from published banquet packages, not quotes.
Starting points only: families differ a lot. Change every figure in the planner.
Pick your ceremonies, guest count and venue. The planner totals everything, lays out when each payment falls due, and gets you quotes from vendors.