First of all - congratulations! Announcing your engagement to be married is an exciting event, and the church wishes you well as you make your plans.
The church is a great place to be married! Visit the new Church of England website
to get all the advice and information you need. If you are still wondering whether
to be married in church or not, please bear the following in mind:
Lots of people get married in church, even though they are not regular worshippers. This isn't in any way hypocritical! Being married in church is an acknowledgement that you want God to be involved in your marriage from the outset. You want God's help for the future, and would like prayers to be said (prayers are not permitted at a civil ceremony!)
The clergy are really friendly, and want to help in every way! And it doesn't matter if you or your family aren't used to churchy things!
There will be the opportunity to get to know
the minister before the service, and have contact afterwards, too.
The cost of a wedding at St Peter's has recently
come down - and may be less than you think!
The law has changed....you may now be married at St Peter's if any one of the following conditions apply:
If either bride or groom has been baptised (christened) at St Peter’s
If either bride or groom has been confirmed at St Peter’s, and was prepared for confirmation here
If either bride or groom has at any time lived in Pedmore parish for at least 6 months
If either bride or groom has at any time regularly attended public worship at St Peter’s for at least 6 months
If either parent of bride or groom has lived in Pedmore parish for at least 6 months at any time after the bride or groom was born
If either parent of bride or groom has regularly attended worship at St Peter’s for at least 6 months at any time after the bride or groom was born
If a parent or grandparent of either
bride or groom was married at St Peter’s
What to do next
Check out the questions below, and make a booking by calling the Church Office on 01562 887287 during weekday mornings, 9.30 - 12.30 (or leave a message at other times.) We will be very happy to be involved in your special day!
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't know if I live in the parish of Pedmore - how can I find out?
One of us is divorced - can we be married at St Peter's?
We were recently married abroad. Can you offer a service in church?
How much does it cost to be married at Pedmore?
What is the marriage service like?
I don't know if I live in the parish of Pedmore - how can I find out?
Click on the following link for a map showing the boundaries of Pedmore: Pedmore parish
One of us is divorced - can we be married at St Peter's?
If one (or both) of you lives in Pedmore parish, it may be possible. The next step is to speak to the Rector. Please email him with your name and landline phone number for a chat.
We were recently married abroad. Can you offer a service in church?
Yes. It is very similar to the wedding service, and has the same joyful atmosphere. It is suitable for any number of people - from 4 to 400! Find out more here
How much does it cost to be married at Pedmore?