Weddings

A wedding is an occasion for commitment and joy. The Christian church is involved in marriage because we believe that the commitment of marriage and the love and trust learned in the family relationship is of critical importance in our development as mature individuals. At the heart of Christian marriage lies a life-long commitment and promise made in the presence of God and in the light of Christian understanding of love.

We have held weddings at our church for over 200 years. In the 1830’s the province agreed to register our weddings as legal marriages, and we welcome couples of varied backgrounds. People of the same or different faiths, people married before or never married, women marrying men or same sex couples: all are welcome.

We do charge fees for weddings. Please speak to our Church Administrator for details.

We do require that you come to meet with the minister at least twice to plan the ceremony. We require that you consult with our music director about any music on site. We require your marriage license and full payment of fees to Thornhill United Church, no later than five (5) working days before the wedding. We recommend marriage preparation programs, to which you will be referred.