To get married in the church you are required by law to have a qualifying connection. Therefore you must meet at least one of the following criteria;

•  have been baptised or confirmed in the parish,

• Either you or a parent formally lived for at least six months in the parish,

• Either you or a parent formerly habitually attended worship in the parish for at least six months

• Have a parent or grandparent was married in the parish.

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If you believe you have a qualifying connection then the next step is to contact the parish office and arrange a meeting. During this meeting you will need to provide ID. this should ideally be a passport. if you are unable to bring a passport ask what alternative identification you should bring when you arrange the appointment. you will also be asked to complete some paperwork. Providing you meet the legal requirements then you will be able to book a date and plan for your banns to be read.

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Banns are required by Law and must be read out in the church where you intend to marry and in the parish church where you are currently living. Banns are sort of like planning permission. Your names and your intent to be married will be read out in the primary service of that church and people have the opportunity to raise any objections to the legality of the marriage (for example one of you is already married). This must take place within the three months prior to your wedding and you are expected to be present. 

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Please do not book anything else until the date is confirmed. Some of our churches in the parish do receive a large number of bookings so your prefer date can not be guaranteed. 

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A few months before the wedding you will be assigned one of the vicars from the parish who will conduct the ceremony. if you do have a request please let the Administrator know and best efforts will be made to accommodate it. 

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