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The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence, Waltham Abbey

Essex, Waltham Abbey

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Accessible toilets

Parking

Baby changing facilites

Induction hearing loop

Large print hymnbooks or servicebooks

Bell ringing

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Prices

Price Band: £ - ££

About The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence, Waltham Abbey

On the occasion that The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence, Waltham Abbey is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. For more information about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, or if you have questions, all you need to do is drop us a line. people choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.

A Beautiful Setting For Your Big Day

Getting married is one of the biggest decisions you’ll take in life. There are some things about marrying in church that make your wedding ceremony extra special:

There is an undeniable spritual aspect to saying your vows in the eyes of God, which many couples appreciate.
You can make meaningful marriage vows, or promises, in a church. These vows, made in public, will help you to stay together and grow together.
The Vicar has a very particular role to play in your wedding. They can blend ancient tradition and modern experience to reflect your story. Because of the relationship with the Vicar, your wedding can be made unique to you, which can be very emotional and meaningful.
Church buildings offer outstanding beauty. Old or new, intimate or grand, our 16,000 churches are some of the nation’s most picturesque wedding venues, with twothirds being listed buildings.
Church buildings offer a sense of historical importance and closeness to the past. You can feel you’re becoming part of history itself by marrying in the same place as your relatives.
You can be involved in making choices about your ceremony. You can even use an online ceremony planner to get you started. For some people, a church simply seems like the proper place to get married. Churches can be described as 'peaceful', 'serene', or having an atmosphere that makes marrying there a particularly special experience.

You do not need to have been christened and you do not need to be attending regularly to choose Getting married in a church. A complication might arise if one of you has been married before, or, if one of you is a foreign national, but there may still be a way forward. Simply get in touch and we'll be able to advise you.

Contact & Location

The Abbey Church of the Holy Cross & St Lawrence, Waltham Abbey

Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DG, Essex, United Kingdom