Personal Support
Every couple is unique and so is every wedding. We aim to help you shape your wedding day and to support you as your plans come together.
In the initial phase of your planning, Val and Christine in the Parish Office with try to help you when you need them. Both have loads of experience of planning weddings and so can often provide really helpful advice.
Approximately two months prior to your wedding date we will be able to confirm the name of the minister who will conduct your marriage service. The minister can help you in lots of ways but there are three things he/she will definitely do.
Meet
He/she will want to meet with you both for approximately two hours. During this time we aim to help you understand the significance of your marriage service, especially the vows that you will make before God.
Review
The minister will need to see a copy of your Order of Service before you print it. The simplest way to do this is to e-mail it to him/her directly or via the parish office. A simple template is available to download here but this is only a basic starting point to help you know what needs to be included. The minister can help fill any gaps you may have and can confirm the specific order of things prior to printing.
If you wish to have additional readings from something other than the Bible the minister will also need to confirm that they are appropriate for use in a church wedding.
Rehearse
The minister will also arrange for a wedding service rehearsal in the church at which both Bride and Groom need to be present. It is helpful if the Father of the Bride (or whoever will be giving the Bride away) and the Best Man are also present but not essential. Anyone else is welcome!
The rehearsal will usually be during the week preceding your wedding day at a time mutually convenient to yourselves and the minister.
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