Weddings
Many couples choose to celebrate their marriage not only surrounded by family and friends but also before God in a church building.
Our churches are available to couples for marriage, and also for services of Blessing following a Civil Marriage (or, perhaps, a marriage abroad). We also offer other related services, for instance Renewal of Vows to mark an Anniversary, the Dedication of New Rings, or to ask God's blessing following a difficult time in a relationship.
There is considerable flexibility in terms of the music and readings for services and there are opportunities for photography and video recording both inside and outside the building.
Christian marriage, as well as being a holy occasion (a Sacrament) is also a legal contract governed by the "Law of the Land". The rules say that anyone* who lives in the Parish or who worships regularly here may choose to be married in one of the churches in the Parish. Recent changes in the law mean that other people who have a qualifying connection with the Parish are also able to be married here (to check the qualifying criteria please CLICK HERE)
Services of Blessing and Dedication (either immediately following a marriage elsewhere, or at a later date) do not have the same "legal" status and are available to all who have a connection with the Parish or its Churches.
Calling of Banns
Those who are marrying in another Church of England church and need Banns of Marriage calling in this Parish should contact the Rector to make the necessary arrangements.
Fees
There is a fee for getting married in church. To discuss the cost please contact the church office.
Please note that the fee payable will be that which is current at the date of the wedding, not at the date of booking.
For further details on any of the above, or if you would like to book a service, please contact your local churchwarden or our Rector, Kate.