Marriage is a way of life made holy by God.
“The gift of marriage brings husband and wife together in the delight and tenderness of sexual union and joyful commitment to the end of their lives. It is given as the foundation of family life …”
Getting married at St. Mary’s
Congratulations on your engagement. We would love to be able to help you as you plan your wedding service. Please do get in touch to explore the possibility of holding your wedding with us. You can get married in St. Mary’s, or any Church of England church, if you can show that one of you:
- has at any time lived in the parish for at least six months, or
- was baptised in the parish, or
- is confirmed and your confirmation was entered in the register of confirmations for St. Mary’s, or
- has at any time regularly gone to normal church services at St. Mary’s for a period of at least six months
or, if you can show that:
- one of your parents, at any time after you were born has lived in the parish for at least six months, or
- one of your parents in your lifetime has regularly gone to normal church services in St. Mary’s for a period of at least 6 months, or
- one of your parents or grandparents was married in St. Mary’s.
Pre-Marriage Course
We also recommend completing The Pre-Marriage Course which is a series of five sessions, designed for couples considering marriage, whether engaged or not, and wishing to build a strong and lasting relationship. While based on Christian principles, it is relevant and helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background.