Prices for marriages in the University chapels

If you are considering getting married or having a wedding blessing in one of the University chapels, this page provides an overview of the ceremony costs and additional options available. The wedding fees cover the following, but are not limited to:

  • Chapel Hire
  • Minister: The University Chaplain is available exclusively for individuals with a university connection. Those who fall under the 'Other Connection' eligibility status will need to provide their own minister. Please refer to the Eligibility section of our Wedding Guidelines for further details.
  • University Organist
  • Administration
  • VAT
  • Light and Heat
  • Janitorial Services
  • Parking: For St Salvator's Chapel only. Refer to the 'Parking' section of the Wedding Guidelines.

Please note:

  • There is no fee reduction if you provide your own minister or organist
  • Fees do not cover flowers, bells, or choirs

For detailed information on payment and cancellation policies, please refer to the 'Wedding Payment Policy' section in the Wedding Guidelines.

The wedding year runs from August 1st to July 31st.

Chapel bells

St Salvator’s Chapel has six bells available for weddings, contingent on the availability of bell ringers.

If your wedding falls within the University term, bell ringers are fairly easy to obtain from the student population. However, during holiday periods, this can be more challenging. For more information, please contact the bell ringers directly at at bellringers@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Please note that the published rate is for the indicated period, starting in August each year. Advance bookings beyond these periods do not guarantee this price. Should prices increase, this will be reflected in the final balance owing.

Bellringing fees

Bellringing is available for weddings in St Salvator’s Chapel only, with 6 bells being rung.

  • 2024-25: The rate for 6 bells is £220, with a £100 non-refundable deposit.
  • 2025-26: The rate for 6 bells is tbc

Choirs

A wedding choir consists of between four and eight singers. 

  • 2024-25: The rate for 8 singers is £560, with a £100 non-refundable deposit.
  • 2025-26: The rate for 8 singers is £620, with a £155 non-refundable deposit.

Further information on the Choir, it's availability, and who to contact to make a booking request can be found within Music section of the Wedding Guidelines.

Once confirmed payment can be made via the University Online Shop.

Recording

You must consult the organist or choir master if you plan to make a video or audio recording of your ceremony. Recorded material is subject to copyright law, and the organist and choir maybe entitled to a fee for recording their performance. Please contact the Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk to obtain details of the fees and payment process.