Charminster: St Mary the Virgin, Charminster

About Charminster: St Mary the Virgin, Charminster

On the occasion that Charminster: St Mary the Virgin, Charminster is your closest church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd be honoured to hear from you to discuss your plans for your wedding day and ceremony. We can help answer your questions, even if you're not sure if you qualify for a church ceremony. people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. On the occasion that you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.

Reasons to choose a church wedding

Embarking on the journey of marriage is one of the biggest decisions you’ll take in life. There are several reasons why marrying in church can make your wedding ceremony extra special:

Even if you're not a regular church goer, a religious 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 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 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.
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 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 do not need to have been christened and you do not need to be a regular churchgoer 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.