Weddings

If you have an enquiry about a Wedding please come to the church to meet with one of the clergy who will be pleased to discuss your plans and make arrangements. Or in the event that for some reason you are unable to do this please call the Office on 01702 466471 to make an appointment, on a Tuesday and or Wednesday and our administrator will book you in.

The initial cost of a wedding service is £645. This covers all the legal fees. However, there are additional charges if you require them i.e. our peal of bells being rung £200, £50 for use of public address system – we will talk you through these when you enquire further.

When you book your wedding we ask for a £100 deposit which is not refundable.

If you have been previously married we will be happy to discuss with you whether a church wedding is possible.

Q: What if I want to be married in a different church?

A: If you are a regular worshipper in that church, it is usually possible to be married there. Just speak to your minister. If you are not a regular worshipper, why not start attending? You will normally be expected to attend services for some time before becoming eligible to be married there. If you have a special connection with the church, you can apply for a Special Licence. To apply or find out more contact The Faculty Office, 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JT, tel: 020 7222 5381.

Q: I heard that you can get married in any church you want to now. Is this true?

A: In July 2007, the General Synod (the Church of England’s governing body) approved steps to widen the wedding regulations; these came into effect in the Autumn of 2008. The regulations are designed to make it easier for couples to get married in a church that has special meaning to them. Provided the church is available, couples can choose to get married in their local parish the parish where they were baptised and/or confirmed, a parish they have lived in for 6 months or more, at any time during their lives, a parish they have attended worship in for at least 6 months, the parish their parents lived or worshipped in (during the child’s lifetime), the parish their parents or grandparents were married in.