Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding celebrations.

Sark really is a world apart and its stunningly beautiful natural scenery makes it the perfect wedding destination. Here follows some general information to help you get started.

Applicable Law

The law governing weddings on Sark is The Marriage (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020, which commenced on 1st March 2021

You can find more detailed information about wedding formalities at the following links:

Marriages – Guernsey Royal Court

An information leaflet is available at the link below:

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Religious Ceremonies

Religious ceremonies may now be conducted in either church, or anywhere on the island (with the landowner’s consent).

For all religious ceremonies please contact:

Revd. David Stolton
Minister of Sark
The Vicarage,
Sark GY10 1SF

Tel 01481 832040 Mobile 07839700020

notlots@hotmail.com

Church Venues

There are two churches on Sark; St. Peter’s Church on Chasse Marette and the Methodist Chapel on Rue du Sermon. Both have fabulous character, history and lovely stained glass windows.

St Peter Church

St Peter’s is very happy to welcome people who wish to be married on Sark.

Methodist Church

Methodist Church

The Methodist Church is very happy to welcome people who wish to be married on Sark.

Civil Ceremonies

Civil or non religious ceremonies can be conducted anywhere on the island (with the landowner’s consent).

For civil ceremonies please contact:

The Deputy Registrar-General at the Sark Greffe Office (Sark’s Registry Office)

Tel: 01481 832012 E-mail: greffier@sarkgov.co.uk

Website: www.sark.gov.gg

The office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2.30pm till 4pm

Alternative Venues

If a Church wedding is not for you there are several other establishments which cater for weddings. These include:

The Chief Pleas Assembly Room and Court House

To book please contact The Sark Grefffe Office as above.

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Stocks Hotel

Tel : 01481 832001

Email: reception@stockshotel.com

Website: Welcome to Stocks Hotels

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La Sablonnerie

Tel : 01481 832061

Email: reservations@sablonneriesark.com

Website: www.lasablonnerie.com

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The Seigneurie Wedding Chapel

Available for civil weddings along with the use of the beautiful walled gardens for your photographs.

Contact Sue Daly Tel: 01481 832175

Email: sue@suedalyproductions.com

Website: www.laseigneuriegardens.com

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Island Hall

Tel : 01481 832666

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Event Services

To add a special touch to your wedding day….

Sark Event Specialists – Marquees & Event Equipment Hire

From Marquees and Gazebos to Event Furniture and Entertainment Equipment, we are here to help with your event needs.

The logistics of getting equipment on and off the island can be difficult and cause unnecessary stress for event organisers! That’s where we come in. With our large range of event equipment for hire and our partner businesses, both on Sark and in neighbouring Guernsey, we can take care of the tedious stuff, leaving you free to create your dream event.

Email – sarkeventspecialists@gmail.com Website – www.sarkeventspecialists.com

Horse and Carriages

There are 4 carriage operators on Sark and they can decorate the carriage for weddings with a colour choice to suit you. The operator contacts are:

PERREE, Michelle 01481 832027 Stables 832827 michelle@perree.com

PERREE, Philip 01481 832342

STOCKS Hotel 01481 832001

WAKLEY, Danny 01481 832135 Mobile: 07781 113386 dannysark@cwgsy.net

Photographers

There are currently two experienced wedding photographers on Sark with a wealth of knowledge about Sark and its fabulous scenery:

Sue Daly Productions

Tel: 01481 832175 Email: sue@suedalyproductions.com

Rosalie Ro Photography

Email: rosalierosmith@gmail.com http://rosalierosmith.wix.com/photography

Accommodation

We have a huge variety of accommodation on Sark to suit all budgets and tastes. From campsites to luxury hotels. Please visit the ‘Where to Stay’ page of our website for the best selection of accommodation on Sark.

Flowers & Decorations

Most wedding providers have their own contacts on Sark and Guernsey for decorations, flowers, wedding favours etc. so it is best to talk to them first.