The churches of our parish would make the perfect setting for your wedding. All three are very beautiful, but most of all, they provide a spiritual atmosphere and a sense of the sacred for the moment when you pledge your love to each other in God’s presence. Through the sacrament of marriage, the mutual love of man and woman becomes a symbol of Christ’s love for his Bride, the Church.
To be married in any Catholic church, at least one of the parties must be Catholic, and a non-Catholic partner must be willing to approve of the Catholic party undertaking to do their best to bring up the children of the marriage as Catholics.
Getting Married in Holy Family Parish
If you wish to be married in one of our churches, please complete the application form below and return it to the parish office, at least 6 months before your proposed wedding.
The priest will contact you and make an appointment for you to have a preliminary meeting with him, where the initial paperwork will be completed and the whole procedure will be explained. As part of the marriage preparation, you will be advised how to obtain necessary documentation, and there will be an initial discussion of how you envisage your marriage ceremony.
Help & Guidance
The following attachments contain suggestions for the ceremony;
A further meeting a few weeks before the wedding may be necessary to finalise the arrangements and to arrange a date for the rehearsal. Weddings can take place, by mutual agreement, on any day of the year except Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
Costs
As a Catholic Church, we rely on donations to cover expenses. We kindly ask that your donation considers the costs associated with your service:
Registrar £50
Organist £75
Church £250
We would be most grateful if your contribution could reflect these essential costs at a minimum, ensuring the continued maintenance and service of our church. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Application Form
To all couples who are about to be married, whether here in The Holy Family Parish or elsewhere, we wish you lasting joy as you journey together along the path that leads to God.
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