St Andrew’s Anglican Church Lismore
The building and grounds of St Andrew’s Anglican Church Lismore provides a stunning venue for weddings, funerals and other community events.The Heritage-listed brick building with numerous historic stained glass windows and intricately carved timber furniture dating from an era when cost was no barrier.
Other smaller historic Parish churches also suitable for weddings are located at Dunoon, Nimbin and Wyrallah.
Grounds
The spacious church grounds, with gently sloping lush, manicured lawns and stunning Jacaranda trees in full bloom (in season) provide a beautiful, tranquil setting for memorable wedding photographs any time of the year.
Bells
The historic bell tower contains a full peal of 8 bells, enthusiastically rung in the traditional method by a team of experienced ringers at weekly Sunday worship services and for weddings and other special events by arrangement. Additional fee applies for weddings (see FEES below).
Pipe Organ
The historic pipe organ is a superb and rare example of its type, and normally played by one of the finest organists in the Northern Rivers region. The organist is available for an extra fee, if required.
A Yamaha Clavinova with full 88 weighted keyboard is also available for musicians.
Preparation
Marriage is regarded as a sacrament within the Anglican Church, so we make every effort to give couples the best possible start to their union by commencing wedding ceremony planning and preparation well before your big day (usually 12 months). This enables our friendly clergy celebrants to get to know you better, making your ceremony an informal, meaningful and memorable experience.
Catering
Catering services are available with the use of our spacious Parish Hall (seating around 100) adjacent to St Andrew’s church, fitted with a large modern kitchen, equipment and amenities. Prices are modest according to requirements by negotiation.
Facilities
Toilet facilities located in the adjacent Parish Hall have been substantially upgraded in January 2009, and include disabled facilities with a baby change station.
Access
A ramp located at the north door provides easy access to the church for the frail and disabled. This is adjacent to the hall where disabled toilet is located.
Parking
Ample street parking is available within easy walking distance. Wedding cars can easily access the church grounds via concrete driveway from Zadoc St right to the front doors.
Sound & Audiovisual
Our sound system has been upgraded to accommodate modern worship band lineups, with 16-channel mixing desk, equalisers, digital delay, data projector, large foldaway projection screen, DVD/CD/mp3/tape player, laptop PC (using Microsoft XP with Powerpoint etc.), portable hand-held microphone, and lapel and face wireless microphones. Not one word of your special vows will be lost!
For the hearing impaired, a hearing loop operates under part of the polished teak floor to enhance performance of certain types of hearing aids.
Fees
The fee for Weddings is $600 (at 1st Jan 2010). Bells add $120. Organist by arrangement.
Weddings may be booked through our Parish Office 02 6621 3200 or emailed. Deposit $100 payable when booking – balance payable prior to wedding date.