This Neo-Gothic building with its towers, spires, beautiful architecture, ornate carved furniture, stained glass windows, and traditional interior makes for a perfect setting. 

The Anglican Church’s wedding services are beautifully worded, and at St Peter’s they are conducted with a deep respect for God and the people getting married.

Marriage is a Christian ceremony in which the couple, with their friends and family, ask for God’s blessing on their married life together.

The Anglican Church holds that marriage is a gift from God our creator and is a symbol of God’s unending love for his people. Marriage is a lifelong partnership, uniting two people in heart, mind and body and is to be honoured by all and should be entered into responsibly and joyfully, with mutual respect and the promise to be faithful.

You are welcome to come in and have a look around the Cathedral during week-day opening hours.  We also recommend that you attend a service of worship at the Cathedral, to experience our worship, hear the organ and choir, and meet some of the people who belong to our community.

FAQs

  • Most weddings are on Saturdays, depending on availability. It is also possible to have your wedding on a weekday. Weddings are never held during the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Day (Holy Week).

  • The order of service from ‘A Prayer Book for Australia’ is used. Weddings at St Peter’s Cathedral are conducted by a member of the Cathedral Clergy staff. Other clergy may be invited to participate at the discretion of the Dean.

  • You will meet several times with the priest who conducts your wedding – to give you a chance to get to know each other and to cover the legal requirements.

    You and your wedding party (including groomsmen and bridesmaids) will meet in the Cathedral just before the wedding for a rehearsal.

    You will also be encouraged to attend an external course of preparation.

  • Not necessarily. St Peter’s Cathedral offers hospitality to the community, although we would welcome you to join our vibrant and loving community, so that we can support you in your life together.

    At least one of you must, however, be a baptised Christian. If you are not baptised, and would like to explore the possibility, the first step is to begin worshiping regularly. You will also be welcome to join one of the regular opportunities offered for baptism into our Church family.

  • Yes, you can, but you will need to discuss the process with the Dean. You will need the permission of the Archbishop of Adelaide and be a worshiping member of an Anglican Church plus complete documentation at least 3 months before your wedding.

  • Contact the Cathedral Office to make an appointment to meet with a member of the Cathedral Clergy staff. At the interview you will book a date for your wedding and be given a booklet which will give you more details information about the order of service, costs, music, reading etc. You will receive more information about further preparation for your wedding and your life together. Bring with you:

    - Your baptism certificates
    - Possible dates to consider

What are the costs?

BOOKING FEE

A stand-alone non refundable booking fee is payable upon receipt of your application form to secure your booking.  The booking fee is $160.

STANDARD FEE

The cost of a wedding at St Peter’s Cathedral for 2026 (not including the admin fee) is $3,080. This includes:

  • The use of the Cathedral (administration costs, preparation of Government documentation & certificates)

  • The priest conducting your wedding

  • Cathedral organist

  • Flowers (usually 1 arrangement at the nave altar)

  • Verger

  • Rehearsal

A Confetti bond of $250 (refunded if no confetti, rice or rose petals are thrown) is also payable.

Optional Extras:

  • The Cathedral choir trebles (not available during school holidays): 2026: $750

  • Bells (if ringers are available): 2026: $600

  • Organist’s rehearsal with a soloist (if required): 2026: $105