Getting Married at St Mary's
Why choose us?
We are delighted that you are thinking of getting married and pleased that you are considering our as a venue.
The Church of England site yourchurchwedding.org is a great resource for finding out about getting married in church.
You don't need to have been christened to be married in church and it doesn't need to be an expensive option. You do need to either live in the parish or have a connection with the parish.
We want to play our part in making your wedding day a very special occasion for you and also want your marriage to be a great blessing to you and your family and friends.
It is only fair that you know how much it would cost to be married in our church. To find out more about fees and what we can offer at St Mary's, why not take a look at our Wedding Booklet below. To arrange to book a wedding please do get in touch via our contact page, or come and see us during Parish office hours (Saturdays 10-11am).
Marriage of same-sex couples The Church of England currently will not allow us to marry same-sex couples but we look forward to the day when we are able to. If you want to get married to your same-sex partner in church please contact the Methodist Church locally who is able to offer this. What we are able to offer is the Church of England’s ‘Prayers of Love and Faith’. These are a selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples, and be publicly used in one of our regular services or privately with couples. They can be used to acknowledge and mark a couple’s love for one another before God and the church. If you and your partner would like to talk to us about using these prayers please get in touch with us through our website.
Getting married elsewhere?
Some couples getting married at another Church of England church need to have their banns of marriage read at our church. If you have been advised that you need your banns read here please visit the Parish office (hours above). Thank you
Main Photo courtesy of Emily & Christian Vivash and Vassell Photography
