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We are not suggesting you have to do this on your wedding day .... but after all it is
YOUR BIG DAY!!!
Want to get married with us? ... Fantastic!!!
Booking a wedding ceremony in one of the churches of The Harlaxton Group of Parishes is much easier, simply contact our Vicar who, along with the weddings team, will do his best to ensure you have your perfect day.
We look for ways to say YES to your marriage request.
Lots of people marry in their own local church, but we know that you might like to marry in a church away from where you live because it has special significance for you through family or other connections.
An engaged couple can now do just that if either of you can show just one of the seven connections with the parish listed below.
You can marry in a CofE church if you can show:-
That one of you:
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has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or
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was baptised in the parish concerned or
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was prepared for confirmation in the parish or
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has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or
That one of your parents, at any time after you were born:
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has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or
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has regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months or
That one of your parents or grandparents:
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was married in the parish
In all cases involving church services - i.e. going to normal church services, baptism, confirmation or marriage - this applies only to Church of England services. Even if you cannot demonstrate any of the above connections, we want to help you explore whether it may still be possible for you to marry in your special church.
Please make an appointment for a chat over a cup of coffee with our Vicar well in advance to discuss the options open to you.
Plus....
If you're marrying in a special church that's not where you live, your local church would still love to support you as you prepare for the wedding, and afterwards too. Our Vicar can point you in the right direction and make the introductions for you.
Wedding Planner
You can get ideas about planning your big day from The Church of England's Wedding Planner (see "Useful Links" below)
Re-Marriage of Divorcees
We believe that everyone deserves a second chance at a happy marriage. We are all human, we all make mistakes don't we? Life is sometimes tough on us and we do things that we regret but God's forgiveness is a gift freely given to all who are truly sorry. If you and/or your new partner are divorced then we will always do our very best to help you with arrangements, and naturally certain legal aspects have to be met. If you are divorced and your previous partner is still living then please download our Vicar's guidelines before you make your enquiry. (Click Here)
If your previous partner has died since your divorce or at least two years has elapsed since your Decree Absolute was issued then please download and complete the document Marriage in Church after Divorce before you visit our Vicar to make arrangements. (Click Here to Download)
Civil Partnerships
At the moment Church of England ministers are not allowed to conduct same sex marriages or Civil Partnerships. Please make arrangements with your local Marriage Registrars Office. Having told you that, we would love the opportunity to meet with you and chat with you about welcoming you to join us in our churches. Please do contact our Vicar.
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Useful Links
Below are some links which will give you some background information, and help you to prepare for your meeting with your Vicar and help you to plan your special day.
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How much does it cost?
Click here for our fees list for the 2011 weddings season
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Click here for the Church of England Wedding Planner
or copy and paste this link into your browser http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/
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All Couples should download this form, it will help you plan before you come to your chat with the Vicar
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Making Your Connection
Couples who live outside of the parish boundary of the church they wish to be married in can still marry if they can prove a connection with that church. (See the section above "Ways to say Yes") If this applies to you then you should download the complete your welcome form prior to your booking appointment
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Planning your own order of service?
You can download a draft order of service here for the church you are to married at. Each file contains all of the elements that will be needed during your service. Choose a church below:
