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Some couples will need to apply for a Superintendent Registrar’s Marriage Schedule before their wedding instead of having banns. Read on for an outline of when you might need this, and what to expect when applying for one.
If either of you is not a national of the UK or Ireland and doesn’t hold Settled Status under the EUSS, having a Church of England wedding will involve some different paperwork and there will be some things your vicar will want to talk to you about.
From your first contact with us to your first anniversary and beyond, we’re here for you at every step.
Once you’ve decided to marry in church, your first contact is most likely to be the vicar, although sometimes you may speak to a church administrator first.
Most Church of England marriages will not require a licence, but in some circumstances you might need to apply for one…
It’s unusual to require a Common Licence but this page explains the basic information about them if you’ve been advised that you need one.
A Special Licence represents exceptional permission given by the Archbishop of Canterbury to get married in a particular place. It is relatively rare to require one.
There’s a little more paperwork if your home is in a different country, even if you’re British.
The Church of England is a big supporter of marriage! A good marriage has a positive effect on couples and all those whose lives they touch as a result of that marriage. Here’s why.
The vows you make in the marriage service acknowledge that life has its ups and downs. It’s important to recognise that difficult times will come along, but that it’s also possible to be prepared in order to cope.