Weddings

We love weddings, and we love sharing in this special time with you.  If you want to know more you can check out the Church of England’s website.

Where can I marry?

Most people like to marry in a church that is special to them – you might have been baptised there, or it was your family church.  In some cases a local church is just a beautiful place, or a helpful location because it’s close to the reception venue.  Thankfully, within reasonable rules – which you can find here – the church is quite flexible.

Applying for a Wedding

If you want to marry in any of our churches, please complete this form: Initial Enquiry for Marriage form and send it to the Benefice Administrator.  She will then laise with the Rector and work with you to arrange the ceremony.

Planning the Ceremony

One of the fun things you can do is start to plan the ceremony.  Check out this planning tool to give you a head start.

Applying for Banns of Marriage to be Announced

Banns are a public announcement of your intention to marry, read aloud in church on three Sundays within the three months before the wedding. Banns need to be read in the parish church where you both live and, if different, in the church where the wedding will take place. You can find your parish church using A Church Near You.

  • If you’re marrying in one of the Leightonstone Churches: Please complete this form to provide us with the necessary details for announcing your wedding.
  • If you’re marrying outside your parish: Complete this this form, which will help us announce your banns in your parish church and issue a certificate confirming the announcement.

Please contact the Benefice Administrator as below: