We are happy to marry same-sex couples, and in most circumstances, the Rector can, with the permission of the Bishop, marry people who have been divorced. Before getting married at St Ninian’s the couple meets with the Rector a few times to discuss the meaning of marriage and plan the service. The marriage must be legally valid so you will need to complete marriage notices and give them to the district registrar between three months and 28 days before the service. In the seven days before your wedding, you will need to collect your marriage schedule from the registration office so that it can be signed during the service. The schedule must be returned to the registrar within three days of your wedding. More details of the legal requirements can be found here.

The Rector particularly welcomes enquiries about weddings. Contact rector@stninians-edinburgh.org.uk for more information.

There is no fixed fee for weddings at St Ninian’s but we do accept donations.