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You can marry in a church!
You’re welcome to marry in the Church of England whatever your beliefs, whether or not you are christened and regardless of whether you go to church or not. It’s your church, and we welcome you! (A complication would only arise if one of you had been married before, but there may still be a way forward. Read more about this under "Preparing for the service: frequently-asked questions".)
It is your vicar’s duty to marry you, but also their privilege. If you invite us to be part of your wedding, we offer a special place for such a special day. Getting married in church means that you make your promises to each other before God, in a setting where countless others have also committed themselves to one another.
The rules on where you can get married changed on October 1, 2008, making it easier for you to get married in a church where you previously have links. You no longer have to live in the parish. Click on "Preparing for the service: frequently-asked questions" for details.
Marriage is a gift of God in creation and a means of his grace; it is given that husband and wife may comfort and help each other, living faithfully together in need and in plenty, in sorrow and in joy; it is given that with delight and tenderness they may know each other in love. It is given as the foundation of family life in which children may be born and nurtured in accordance with God’s will, to his praise and glory. Further information is given below:
The following website from the Church of England is very useful: www.yourchurchwedding.org, and the video below may also be of interest.
