Pyrford: Church of the Good Shepherd, Pyrford

About Pyrford: Church of the Good Shepherd, Pyrford

On the occasion that Pyrford: Church of the Good Shepherd, Pyrford is your closest church or if you have another familial connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your intentionsfor your celebration. To find out more about associations that qualify you to marry in a particular church, or if you have questions, all you need to do is drop us a line. There are many reasons why couples choose to marry in the church. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.

Say 'I Do' To A Church Wedding

Marrying your partner is one of the biggest decisions you’ll take in life. There are some things about marrying in church that make this onceinalifetime occasion extra special:

Even if you're not a regular church goer, a religious blessing is an important factor for many couples, whatever their beliefs.
You can make meaningful marriage vows, or promises, in a church. These vows, made in public, can feel more meaningful when made in the eyes of God.
Thanks to their role in the wedding, your vicar can help you create the perfect ceremony. 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. No matter which venue you choose, our 16,000 churches are some of the nation’s most stunning wedding venues, with twothirds being listed buildings.
Church buildings offer centuries of history. 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 a church wedding. 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.