Holy Spirit, Distington
Whether Holy Spirit, Distington is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
Whether Holy Spirit, Distington is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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St Saviour, Thurlstone
Perhaps St Saviour, Thurlstone is your local parish church and you want to marry here, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about associations that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. No matter your reasons for marrying in the church, we want to help you achieve your dream wedding.
Perhaps St Saviour, Thurlstone is your local parish church and you want to marry here, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about associations that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. No matter your reasons for marrying in the church, we want to help you achieve your dream wedding.
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The Church of Christ the King, Basingstoke
Perhaps The Church of Christ the King, Basingstoke is your closest church and you want to marry here, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church, or whether 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 you can too.
Perhaps The Church of Christ the King, Basingstoke is your closest church and you want to marry here, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church, or whether 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 you can too.
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St Mary the Virgin, Studham
Whether St Mary the Virgin, Studham is your nearest church or if you have another strong connection to it, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Drop us a line today to find out more.
Whether St Mary the Virgin, Studham is your nearest church or if you have another strong connection to it, we'd be honoured to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Drop us a line today to find out more.
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St John the Baptist, , Stanbridge
Whether St John the Baptist, , Stanbridge is your nearest church or if you have another connection with it as recognised by the church, we'd love for you to get in touch to talk about your plans for your celebration. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
Whether St John the Baptist, , Stanbridge is your nearest church or if you have another connection with it as recognised by the church, we'd love for you to get in touch to talk about your plans for your celebration. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
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Church at the Centre, Banks, nr Southport
Whether Church at the Centre, Banks, nr Southport is your nearest church or whether you have another legally-recognised connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to chat about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
Whether Church at the Centre, Banks, nr Southport is your nearest church or whether you have another legally-recognised connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to chat about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
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St Michael, Thornton
On the occasion that St Michael, Thornton is your nearest church or if you have another strong connection to it, get in touch to talk about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
On the occasion that St Michael, Thornton is your nearest church or if you have another strong connection to it, get in touch to talk about your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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Bressingham: St John the Baptist, Bressingham
Whether Bressingham: St John the Baptist, Bressingham is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd be honoured to hear from you to discuss your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Drop us a line today to find out more.
Whether Bressingham: St John the Baptist, Bressingham is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd be honoured to hear from you to discuss your plans for your wedding day. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Drop us a line today to find out more.
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St Luke, Brislington
On the occasion that St Luke, Brislington is your nearest parish church and you want to marry here, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
On the occasion that St Luke, Brislington is your nearest parish church and you want to marry here, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a church wedding for plenty of different reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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St Thomas, Garretts Green
On the occasion that St Thomas, Garretts Green is your closest church and you want to marry here, get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out more about associations that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
On the occasion that St Thomas, Garretts Green is your closest church and you want to marry here, get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out more about associations that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
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Boldre: St John the Baptist, Boldre
Whether Boldre: St John the Baptist, Boldre is your favoured parish church and you'd like to marry here, we'd be honoured to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in a specific church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.There are many reasons why couples choose to marry in the church. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
Whether Boldre: St John the Baptist, Boldre is your favoured parish church and you'd like to marry here, we'd be honoured to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in a specific church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.There are many reasons why couples choose to marry in the church. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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St Mary the Virgin, Little Thurrock
Whether St Mary the Virgin, Little Thurrock is your nearest church and you want to marry here, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming your wedding day. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a church wedding for plenty of dwhetherferent reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.
Whether St Mary the Virgin, Little Thurrock is your nearest church and you want to marry here, we'd love to hear from you to discuss your upcoming your wedding day. To find out more about connections that qualify you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a church wedding for plenty of dwhetherferent reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.
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St Andrew, Exeter
Whether St Andrew, Exeter is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to chat about your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons, and we'd like to hear yours.
Whether St Andrew, Exeter is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love to hear from you to chat about your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons, and we'd like to hear yours.
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St Peter, Langley Burrell, Langley Burrell
Perhaps St Peter, Langley Burrell, Langley Burrell is your closest church and you want to marry here, get in touch to chat about your upcoming marriage. 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. people choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
Perhaps St Peter, Langley Burrell, Langley Burrell is your closest church and you want to marry here, get in touch to chat about your upcoming marriage. 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. people choose a church wedding for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how you can too.
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St Martin, Great Grimsby
Whether St Martin, Great Grimsby is your local parish church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for plenty of different reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
Whether St Martin, Great Grimsby is your local parish church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for plenty of different reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
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St John the Baptist, Charlton
Whether St John the Baptist, Charlton is your local parish church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a religious setting for plenty of different reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
Whether St John the Baptist, Charlton is your local parish church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to discuss your upcoming marriage. To find out if you are able to marry in a particular church,simply send us an enquiry and we'll be able to help.people choose a religious setting for plenty of different reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
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Christ Church, Forestside
Whether Christ Church, Forestside is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to chat about your plans for your wedding day and ceremony. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.
Whether Christ Church, Forestside is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to chat about your plans for your wedding day and ceremony. To find out more about associations that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons, and we're here to help you decide on your perfect ceremony.
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St Vincent, Ashington
Whether St Vincent, Ashington is your nearest church or whether you have another strong bond with it, get in touch to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
Whether St Vincent, Ashington is your nearest church or whether you have another strong bond with it, get in touch to talk about your plans for marriage. To find out more about connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Whether you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
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Knaptoft St Nicholas, Knaptoft
Whether Knaptoft St Nicholas, Knaptoft is your nearest church or if you have another reason to want to marry there, we'd love to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose to marry in a church for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
Whether Knaptoft St Nicholas, Knaptoft is your nearest church or if you have another reason to want to marry there, we'd love to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a particular church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. people choose to marry in a church for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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Caundle Marsh: St Peter & St Paul, Caundle Marsh
Whether Caundle Marsh: St Peter & St Paul, Caundle Marsh is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to discuss your plans for your celebration. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
Whether Caundle Marsh: St Peter & St Paul, Caundle Marsh is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd love for you to get in touch to discuss your plans for your celebration. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in a specific church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Find out more about how a church wedding could work for you.
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St Andrew, Dearnley
Perhaps St Andrew, Dearnley is your closest church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your intentionsfor marriage. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
Perhaps St Andrew, Dearnley is your closest church or if you have another strong bond with it, we'd love to hear from you to talk about your intentionsfor marriage. To find out more about qualifying connections that enable you to marry in your chosen church, see the Church of England's weddings web site for more details. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps you'd like to marry in this church, simply get in touch.
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Church Weddings
Young girls dream of getting married in a pretty village church, walking up the aisle to the altar to say their wedding vows, the guests joining them to sing their choice of wedding hymns, and walking back out of church to a shower of confetti with the church bells ringing to celebrate their marriage. The reality is that nearly two thirds of couples now marry in a licensed wedding venue rather than choosing a church for their legal ceremony.
Those that do marry in church comment that saying their wedding vows in front of the Vicar, Minister, Priest and God adds an extra importance to the words of the vows, and that they want religious hymns and a full choice of religious readings and prayers at their wedding, none of which can be included in a civil wedding.
Fees for church weddings now include everything for the average wedding, at less than £500 which is the typical fee for hire of a room in a civil venue for the wedding ceremony, so you could consider it the budget option, second only to register offices. You may need to pay extra if you want an organist to play organ music during the wedding hymns and signing of the register, and contribute towards the bell ringers’ expenses, and it is correct to leave at least some of the flowers in the church after the wedding ceremony for the regular church congregation to enjoy the next day.
Can you choose which church to marry in?
The laws and regulations on church weddings, and in particular which church you can get married in and whether you have a choice of churches other than your local parish church has changed in recent years. In the past there were strict laws insisting that either the bride or the groom must permanently live in the parish in which they plan to get married. Now you can choose the church where you grew up, where you were christened, where you live or work, in fact anywhere you can demonstrate a strong connection to that particular church. How far this regulation can be taken depends on how popular the church you choose is. For a picturesque village church in a stunning country setting that has recently featured as the back-drop to a soap opera wedding, your connections will need to be incredibly strong to convince the Vicar that you have a genuine connection with his or her church.
Special rules relate to getting married in Westminster Abbey; only members of the royal family, members or children of the Order of the Bath and those living in Westminster Abbey’s precinct can hold their wedding there, and let’s face it, you would need a very large wedding to justify the inconvenience of a venue such as that. More popular is St Margaret’s Church in the grounds of Westminster Abbey, and this tends to be the church of choice for those living and working close to Westminster Abbey including Members of Parliament.
Legalities of getting married in church
Weddings in register offices or civil venues require by law two officiants to carry out the legal wedding ceremony, whereas for church weddings it only requires the minister. A church of England wedding is legally binding and can only be held between 8am and 6pm, nominally the hours of daylight. Some ministers are reluctant to marry couples during lent, and while December is a popular month for church weddings - apparently due to the large number of couples wanting to sing carols in place of hymns at the wedding - do remember that it is also a very busy time for the minister and they may be a little reluctant. A minister can refuse to marry a couple, in which case the Bishop may get involved.
Banns are read in the church you are marrying in on 4 consecutive weeks before the wedding, with the bride and groom both expected to be present for as many readings of the banns as possible. Most ministers ask couples to attend a marriage preparation course, or at the very least will spend time with the couple discussing their relationship with each other.
If this is the second marriage for either of the couple you will probably need to look for a non religious alternative, although some churches, including Methodist, will marry divorced couples. The Church of England will generally offer a wedding blessing to couples where either have been married before, however this rule only applies to divorce; widows and widowers can legally re-marry in church.
For more information please read our Q & A on church weddings here