Congratulations on your engagement!
We're delighted that you are thinking about marrying in church!
Weddings in the Church of England are a legal as well as a pastoral matter. This means that there are legal rules (and not just pastoral considerations) governing weddings that take place at St Mildred's.
Pastoral Considerations
It is important to think carefully about the right place for you to marry because this is a significant pastoral moment in your life. If you already have a church of which you are part, please consider carefully whether marrying in a different church is the best option for you. Ordinarily, it is most significant to have the care and support of your own church around you at this important time and for such a special service.
Legal Considerations
Legally speaking, there are things to consider before approaching a church about a wedding ceremony. Please visit https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/just-engaged/legal-requirements to find out more about the legal matters surrounding marriages in Church of England churches. It is important to read the section covering marrying away from your home parish (https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/just-engaged/finding-church-your-wedding) if you do not live within the parish boundary of St Mildred's Church. You can find out which parish you live in by typing your postcode into the box on this webpage. Please read these pages before contacting us as it will save time if you consider this first.
We're delighted that you are thinking about marrying in church!
Weddings in the Church of England are a legal as well as a pastoral matter. This means that there are legal rules (and not just pastoral considerations) governing weddings that take place at St Mildred's.
Pastoral Considerations
It is important to think carefully about the right place for you to marry because this is a significant pastoral moment in your life. If you already have a church of which you are part, please consider carefully whether marrying in a different church is the best option for you. Ordinarily, it is most significant to have the care and support of your own church around you at this important time and for such a special service.
Legal Considerations
Legally speaking, there are things to consider before approaching a church about a wedding ceremony. Please visit https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/just-engaged/legal-requirements to find out more about the legal matters surrounding marriages in Church of England churches. It is important to read the section covering marrying away from your home parish (https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/just-engaged/finding-church-your-wedding) if you do not live within the parish boundary of St Mildred's Church. You can find out which parish you live in by typing your postcode into the box on this webpage. Please read these pages before contacting us as it will save time if you consider this first.
