You’re engaged? Congratulations!
We believe that God wants all couples to enjoy a long and happy life together. Many couples get married in church because it’s important for them to ask for God’s blessing on their new married life. We count it a great honour to share the joy of your big day.
To be married at a church, a couple must have a link to that place either:
- if either the bride or groom were baptised or prepared for confirmation in the parish
- if either the bride or groom has ever lived in the parish for six months or more
- if either the bride or groom has at any time regularly attended public worship in the parish for six months or more
- if either of the bride or groom’s parents has lived in the parish for six months or more in their child’s lifetime
- if either of the bride or groom’s parents has regularly attended public worship there for six months or more in their child’s lifetime
- if either of the bride or groom’s parents or grandparents were married in the parish
If none of these criteria applies then unfortunately the couple may not lawfully be married in the parish.
Before the service the minister will meet you to help you prepare for your marriage. Couples tell is these sessions are often invaluable and a lot of fun.
The Church of England has a Wedding Website with lots of useful information about church weddings including planning the ceremony, the legal aspects, cost saving tips, a countdown check list and much more.
If you would like to contact All Saints’ about your forthcoming wedding, please click here to email us.
