Weddings

Getting Married at St Peter’s or St Francis’ Church

We welcome all enquiries from people who wish to be married in church. To get married in our parish one of you must be resident in the parish or on the electoral roll of the church. Exceptions to this include:

•  if one of you has been previously married
•  if one of you is under eighteen years of age
•  if one of you is a foreign national 

However, these may not rule out a church marriage and in such circumstances we advise a discussion with one of our clergy.

 Heatherside Parish

 If you live in the Heatherside parish you are entitled to get married in our church. Usually the minister of Heatherside will officiate at these services.

 Marriages Blessed in Church

 If you have chosen a civil wedding, you may consider having your marriage blessed in the church. Many people value the spiritual dimension of the marriage ceremony which a service of blessing can provide. There are no legal requirements for a blessing. The service can be simple and private or formal in the presence of your family and friends with many of the traditional ingredients.

What Does it Cost?

The table of fees for wedding services is shown below. The Church Commissioners and the Parochial Church Council review this annually on January l. 

A non-returnable deposit of £50 is payable at the time the wedding is booked and the balance must be paid at least one month before the date of the wedding.  

   

Fees for weddings and services of blessing  2008

                    £

Marriage service after banns	407
Marriage service by special licence	392
Service following ceremony  elsewhere	360
Optional extras
Organist	80
Choir	100
Bells	35
Video	80

 All initial enquiries should be directed to the Parish Office