St Mary the Virgin, Clapham

About St Mary the Virgin, Clapham

Whether St Mary the Virgin, Clapham is your local parish church or if you have another familial connection with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to chat about your plans for marriage. There are connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, or if you have questions, all you need to do is drop us a line. Couples choose a religious setting for plenty of different reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.

Reasons to choose 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:

A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. God’s blessing is the main attraction for many couples, whatever their beliefs.
Your wedding vows, made in a church, will help you to stay together and grow together.
The Vicar has a vital role to play in your wedding. They can blend classic traditions with a contemporary tone to reflect your story. Because of the relationship with the Vicar, your wedding can be made personal, memorable, meaningful and beautiful.
Many of the country's churches offer outstanding beauty. 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.
There is a historical element to holding your celebration in a church, where thousands of couples before you have made their promises.
You can personalise the ceremony to suit you. You can even use an online ceremony planner to get you started. Marrying in a church is a true blend of meaningful and traditional.

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.