St Andrew, Dearnley

About St Andrew, Dearnley

Perhaps St Andrew, Dearnley is your closest church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your intentionsfor marriage. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.

Reasons to choose a church wedding

Getting married is one of the biggest steps you'll take in life. There are several reasons why marrying in church can make that big moment extra special:

God's blessing is the main attraction for many couples, whatever their beliefs. If you'd like to add a spiritual element to your wedding ceremony, then a church could be the perfect choice for you.
You can make amazing vows, or promises, in a church. These vows, made in public, can feel more meaningful when made in the eyes of God.
The Vicar has a vital 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 personal, memorable, meaningful and beautiful.
Church buildings offer the chance to marry somewhere truly beautiful. Old or new, intimate or grand, our 16,000 churches are some of the nation's most stunning wedding venues, with twothirds being listed buildings.
If you've had family weddings in a local church, you can feel you're becoming part of history itself by marrying in the same place as your relatives.
You have a good amount of flexibility when planning your ceremony, and we'll be there every step of way to advise you.

If you're not sure if you qualify for a church wedding or not, then simply get in touch and we'll be able to talk you through the process.