Weddings
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Getting Married?
Finding a venue is an important part of planning for a wedding, but choosing your local church means so much more than just getting married in an historic building. Weddings in the Church of England are an opportunity to make a commitment to your partner in the presence of your friends and family and before God at the start of married life. You will also have the support and guidance of the church minister as you prepare for your big day. |
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Marriage Preparation
As part of our commitment to strengthening marriages, the Axe Valley Mission Community offers a ‘marriage preparation’ session. This gives practical help and encouragement to couples who are planning to be married and is a great opportunity to spend time talking with your partner about your life and relationship. Sessions are usually arranged so that you don’t have to discuss things with anyone other than your partner if you don’t want to.
Getting married in church
We want to make your wedding personal and memorable for you. Churches are special places and there are some things about a church wedding that you just can’t get anywhere else.
Just like reception venues, churches can get booked up a long way in advance, and it is also necessary to make sure that a minister is available to take the marriage ceremony.
If you are interested in getting married in one of our six churches, please get in touch with us as soon as you know the date that you hope to have your wedding. To make an enquiry about holding your wedding in one of our parish churches, please contact the AVMC office.
If you are planning a wedding with a smaller number of guests then Holy Cross church maybe the venue for you.
As part of our commitment to strengthening marriages, the Axe Valley Mission Community offers a ‘marriage preparation’ session. This gives practical help and encouragement to couples who are planning to be married and is a great opportunity to spend time talking with your partner about your life and relationship. Sessions are usually arranged so that you don’t have to discuss things with anyone other than your partner if you don’t want to.
Getting married in church
We want to make your wedding personal and memorable for you. Churches are special places and there are some things about a church wedding that you just can’t get anywhere else.
- A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. The ceremony includes God and looks to him for help and guidance. God’s blessing is the main attraction for many couples, whatever their beliefs.
- You can make amazing vows, or promises, in a church. You can only make vows this big in a church. These vows, made in public, will help you to stay together and grow together. God and your church are there for you to help you keep your vows.
- The Vicar has a very particular role to play in your wedding. They can blend ancient tradition and modern experience to reflect your story. Because of the relationship with the Vicar, your wedding can be made personal, memorable, meaningful and beautiful.
Just like reception venues, churches can get booked up a long way in advance, and it is also necessary to make sure that a minister is available to take the marriage ceremony.
If you are interested in getting married in one of our six churches, please get in touch with us as soon as you know the date that you hope to have your wedding. To make an enquiry about holding your wedding in one of our parish churches, please contact the AVMC office.
If you are planning a wedding with a smaller number of guests then Holy Cross church maybe the venue for you.
More information about Church of England Weddings can be found here