If you have just got engaged and are looking into organising a wedding, congratulations!

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We are very happy to organise weddings at St Alphage' s and you should contact Fr Luke if you would like to speak about how and when. Who can get married where is regulated by law - but if you are unsure speak to a member of the clergy. We will be happy to help if we can.

 

It is advised you speak to a member of the clergy as soon as possible to arrange a date and to work out what legal matters need to be sorted. Please read through all the information below and then complete the form at the bottom of the page.

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1) Check you can get married here:

Who can get married in which Church of England Church is prescribed by law. 

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Please note that we keep to a traditional understanding of marriage, which includes it is a life-long-commitment, and is between a man and woman. This means that if one or both of you is divorced, it will not be possible to marry here if your former spouse is still living.

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You may get married at this Church if at least ONE of the following is true:

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you or your partner have

at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months OR

was baptised (christened) or confirmed here OR

have at ant time regularly gone to normal church services here for at least 6 months.

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OR

one of your parents

has at any time after you were born lived in the parish for at least 6 months OR

regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months.

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OR

one of your parents or grandparents were married in the parish.

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2) Want to know prices?

The fees payable for your wedding are set by the Church of England.

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Please note these fees do not include hire of our organist (£100)

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3) What next?

If you have read the above and wish to proceed then please complete this form and send to stalphage@gmail.com

 

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