Weddings
Congratulations on your engagement! We are delighted that you are planning a wedding, and we would love to discuss this further with you.
A wedding is one of life’s great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy. St John tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave there a sign of new beginnings as he turned water into wine.
Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses.
On their wedding day the bride and bridegroom face each other, make their promises and receive God’s blessing, with witnesses of the marriage expressing support through their presence and prayers.
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13.4-7
First Steps
For more information about getting married in a church, please visit the Your Church Wedding site
Living in the Parish
Because of the important part the local church plays in supporting people, we only offer weddings to those living in the parish, or those with a special connection to the parish. Click on the button below to see if you live in the parish.
If you live in the parish or have a special connection to the parish and you would like to discuss being married at Saint Wilfrid Church, please contact us, listing your address and other relevant information.
Fees
There are a few fees that need to be paid, in order to be married at Saint Wilfrid Church:
Required
Publication of banns of marriage £36
Certificate of banns issued at time of publication £18
Marriage Service £531
Verger and Production Operator £100
Winter heating charge £50
Total £735
Optional and Extra
Musician fees (including organist) are set by the musicians. These are approximately £80.
If you do live in the Parish, you will be required to have your Banns read at your local church, in addition to Saint Wilfrid church. The fee for this is £54 (Publication of banns of marriage £36 + Certificate of banns issued at time of publication £18)
Please note, we do not have bells at Saint Wilfrid.
Important information
A £50 deposit is required to reserve the date of your wedding. Please note, unfortunately, your wedding date will be confirmed until this is paid. The deposit will be subtracted from the balance.
The balance will need to be paid in full, no later than three weeks before your wedding date.
In certain circumstances, we can provide the option to pay the wedding fees in regular installments. Please mention this to the member of the clergy that you are co-ordinating your wedding with.
The Pre-Marriage Course
Whether you are planning your future together or have recently got engaged, The Pre-Marriage Course is designed for couples considering marriage and wishing to build a strong and lasting relationship. While based on Christian principles, it is relevant and helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background.
The course begins with supper, followed by a talk and an opportunity for discussion. Privacy is respected, there is no group discussion or group work, and no requirement to disclose anything about your relationship. CoupWe are delighted that you are exploring baptism and we would love to discuss this further with you.