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[PP76]

Michelle,
I am basing my facts on how the Church of Scotland works, the Anglican Church may be different.
The church building in PP is owned by the Roman Catholic church who are good enough to allow the Anglican church to use it (I presume rent it) so that may explain this part of the charge. The other cost is to hire a "Professional" who in this case is a Church Minister, they may also be paying someone to open, close and tidy the church. Most churches find it very difficult to cover costs these days and this may be one way that helps, the local congregation while happy to help with visitors who choose to get married in PP will not wish to subsidise visitors.

I am sure you will have a wonderful day.

PP76

 

[claireb78]

Hi Michelle

The charges you have been given above are indeed correct, this is what we paid last year and agree with PP76 that the reason for the additional charge is for opening, closing the church, they may have to get a church minister from another part of the island as I believe Canon Mel Smith who conducted our blessing is no longer there. I am not sure if they have replaced him or not. As you are not a resident within PP the prices reflect that. Can I just say that it is worth it, the church is beautiful and the setting even better! They were more than happy to open the church early and left it open for photographs afterwards. Flowers and photographers are not included in the price. I have a fab contact for flowers should you need it also hair dresser. We flew our photographer out with us so can't help with that, sorry.

Anything else just keep messaging!
Claire

 

[lollipop]

Michelle, the church is a roman catholic church who allow the Anglian Community to use it. St Andrews are in the throes of appointing a new chaplain,if not in post the Vicar from Palma would officiate. I am sure that if you contact the person at St Andrews she will be pleased to explain the costs further.

 

[MichelleM]

Thats great explains a lot, wish I'd read this before emailing the Church again haha! I read the website and when it said from 150 300 euros I asssumed that would be the total cost, but I understand the reasons for the additional charge and we are happy to pay this as can't imagine getting married anywhere else now! Claire that would be fantastic, our ceremony isn't until September 27th 2014 so some time away but I will definitely be looking at arranging a hairdresser and flowers around 6 months before the wedding so will be in touch