St John's-in-the-Vale, St. John's in the Vale

About St John's-in-the-Vale, St. John's in the Vale

Whether St John's-in-the-Vale, St. John's in the Vale is your nearest church or whether you have another legally-recognised connection with it, we'd love to discuss your wedding day plans. To find out whether you are able to marry in a specific 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 a church wedding could work for you.

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Getting married is the most important ceremony of your life. There are some things about a religious ceremony 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.
Many couples feel that their wedding vows are stronger as they've been performed in a sacred space.
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 unique to you, which can be very emotional and meaningful.
Many of the country's churches offer the chance to marry somewhere truly beautiful. 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 centuries of history. You can feel you're becoming part of history itself by marrying in the same place as your relatives.
You have a good amount of flexibility when planning your ceremony, and we'll be there every step of way to advise you.

You do not need to have been baptised and you do not need to be attending regularly 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.