St James the Great, Blakedown

About St James the Great, Blakedown

Whether St James the Great, Blakedown is your nearest church or whether you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your plans for your celebration. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a particular church, or whether you have questions, all you need to do is drop us a line. Couples choose a church wedding for plenty of dwhetherferent reasons. Find out more about how you can too.

Find Out More About Marrying in Church

Getting married is one of the biggest steps you'll take in life. There are some things about marrying in church that make that big moment 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.
Making your wedding promises to each other in such a special setting 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.
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.
Many of the country's churches offer a sense of historical importance and closeness to the past. 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.

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.