Malew Church, Ballasalla

About Malew Church, Ballasalla

Many people choose a church wedding simply because it seems the proper place to get married. Your vicar will be a source of invaluable information, from choosing readings suitable for a church wedding to choosing modern or traditional wedding hymns and chat abouting when to remove the veil.

Find Out More About Marrying in Church

Embarking on the journey of marriage is the most important ceremony of your life. There are some things about marrying in church that make your wedding ceremony 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 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 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.
Church buildings offer outstanding beauty. 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. Marrying in a church is a true blend of meaningful and traditional.

You can marry in church!

Marrying in church has never been easier. You're welcome to have a Church of England wedding whether you are christened or not and regardless of whether you go to church often or not. All you need is a certain kind of connection to the church where you'd love to get married.

A complication might only 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.