Weddings at all saints clayton west

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Christians believe that marriage is a gift from God. In the marriage ceremony, a couple make a public declaration of lifelong commitment to love each other, come what may.

The Bible compares married love with the love Jesus has for his followers. He expressed his love by being prepared to sacrifice himself, even to die for the people he loved. This is amazing, unconditional love. Jesus never said 'I love you, but ...........

In our marriage we can try to follow his model by loving each other in a self-sacrificial way, putting our partners needs before our own.


	The marriage ceremony gives you a new legal status as husband and wife. Christians believe that marriage offers the right place for the fulfillment of our sexuality and a stable and secure environment for bringing up children.

At the moment, if you want to get married in a church that is not your parish church you will need to talk to the minister there.

In July 2007, the General Synod (the Church of England's governing body) approved steps to widen the wedding regulations; these are expected to come into effect before Autumn 2008. The regulations are designed to make it easier for couples to get married in a church that has special meaning to them.

Provided the church is available, couples can choose to get married in:

their local parish
the parish where they were baptised and/or confirmed
a parish they have lived in for 6 months or more, at any time during their lives
a parish they have attended worship in for at least 6 months
the parish their parents lived or worshipped in (during the child's lifetime)
the parish their parents or grandparents were married in.

The legislation is currently being prepared for parliament's Ecclesiastical Committee before its passage through both Houses of Parliament. After that, if it passes, it will receive Royal Assent.


	How much does it cost to get married at All Saints’

	Explanation	Cost
Banns	Banns of marriage are read at 3 major services. Statuary fixed cost.	£22.00
Banns	Certificate of Banns of Marriage. If required. Statuary fixed cost.	£12.00
Marriage Service	Statuary fixed cost.	£250.50
Incidentals	Organist, verger, Heating, lighting etc All Saints’ fixed charge.	£175.00
Choir	Optional. All Saints’ fixed charge	£95.00
Video	Optional. All Saints’ fixed charge	£30 to £70


	Therefore to get married at All Saints can cost between £447.50 and £612.50 depending on the optional extra’s you require.

For further details please contact the Revd Joy Cousans on 01484 862321