A wedding in St. Bartholomew’s

A wedding is one of life’s great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes,

feasting and joy.

St John tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave a sign of new beginnings

as he turned water into wine.

Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share together in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

The Location - the qualification to marry in a particular church depends upon where you live. Church of England weddings are normally limited to the parish church of either of the couple (i.e. the church of the parish in which at least one of them lives).

However it would also be possible for you to marry in St. Bartholomew’s if you have lived here in the past, or your parents are from Newbiggin.

If you live in different parishes, you have the choice of being married in either parish church.

Entitlement to marry - The legal position:

Any person of British Nationality who normally resides in England is entitled to marry in his or her Church of England parish church, provided that
1) the other partner is also of British Nationality and also normally resides in England
2) there are no legal impediments of any kind
3) neither of the couple is a divorcee whose previous partner is still living (the Church of England's regulation on this matter is recognised in law, but it is now possible in a few exceptional circumstances for such a marriage to be contracted)

Fees for 2010 are £350, excluding flowers

BOOKING YOUR WEDDING ....or updating your arrangements

After November 7th 2010 we will be without a full time Vicar in the parish until a new person is appointed. In the meantime please contact our Area Dean:

Revd Dr Dagmar Winter

Email:   dagmar.winter@btinternet.com        

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