Weddings at Holy Trinity Church
Marriage is an institution given by God and a very important step in human life.
Whether you are an expat residing in the UAE or planning a destination wedding in Dubai we are happy and consider it a privilege to conduct your wedding at Holy Trinty Church.
Bearing in mind the local laws as well as the laws of the country you hail from, we try to make the process leading up to your wedding as smooth as possible. We are authorized to perform weddings only inside the church premises. However, we are available to conduct a second blessing / thanksgiving service at the venue of your reception at an additional fee.
*(Please refer to ‘Requirements & Procedures’ below.)
Contact
For wedding enquiries, please call +97143352481 / +97143370247 or
Email us at weddings@holytrinity.ae or
Book an appointment to visit our office in the church compound.
*Requirements
Non-Muslim adults (18+years old) are eligible to be married at Holy Trinity Church.
Documents for UAE residents:
CNIM (Certificate of No Impediment) / Proof of Freedom to marry issued by your Embassy / Consulate in the UAE or from your home country. This must be valid for 90days at least.
Copy of your passport (picture page).
Copy of your valid Residence visa. (At least one party must have a valid Residence visa.)
Copy of your Decree Absolute if divorced.
Copy of your late spouse’s death certificate if widowed.
Copy of Baptism certificate. (At least one party must have the Baptism certificate.)
1passport sized photograph of each party.
Documents for Non-Resident visitors:
CNIM (Certificate of No Impediment) / Proof of Freedom to marry issued by your Embassy / Consulate in the UAE or from your home country. This must be valid for 90days at least.
Copy of your passport (picture page).
Copy of your Decree Absolute if divorced.
Copy of your late spouse’s death certificate if widowed.
At least one party must have a copy of the Baptism certificate.
1passport sized photograph of each party.
Please refer to the addendum for details on CNIM for different nationalities.
*Procedure
When you have all the documents & completed application form ready, please email it to weddings@holytrinity.ae
We will then arrange an online Wedding Preparation session with the Chaplain. (This will be a virtual Zoom meeting). It is the Chaplain’s prerogative to allow or refuse to conduct the marriage.
After the Wedding Preparation session, we will provisionally book the date for your wedding. This booking will be confirmed upon receipt of all original documents and the fee.
All documents and fees must be received by the office a week before the wedding.
Fees
- UAE Residents AED3,150/- inclusive of VAT.
- Non – Resident Couples AED3,675.- inclusive of VAT.
Fees (1 & 2) include an attestation by the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & The Dubai Court.
Payment may be done either by Bank transfer (Bank details will be provided by the office) or in cash at the office. A receipt will be issued upon confirmation by the bank or when cash is received.
Days & Times
Weddings are conducted on the following days & times:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11am to 4pm
Saturday 2pm to 5pm.
Music
Wedding music is provided by the church as follows:
- Entry of the bride
- At the time of signing the marriage register
- When the couple depart at the time of the Wedding March.
Decoration
Flowers and suitable décor may be arranged by you with prior permission from the office. Florists/decorators must be informed that the church will be available 30minutes before the wedding.
Blessing of Marriage
If you are already married, we are happy to do a Wedding blessing for you. The fee for this is AED2,100/-inclusive of VAT
Wedding blessing Application form
For any further clarifications or queries please call us or email us at weddings@holytrinity.ae
We look forward to making your wedding day special and pleasantly memorable for you.
Addendum
CNIM for different nationalities
America Affidavit of Eligibility to marry
Australian CNIM
Britain Affidavit of Marital Status
Canadian Statement in lieu of CNIM
Estonia CNIM
France Certificate of Legal Capacity to contract marriage.
India Sworn Affidavit
Romania Certificate of Celibacy
Spain Civil Status Certificate
Sweden Marriage License