Most Church of England marriages require banns to be read out in church before the wedding can take place. Although a legal requirement, banns can be a special occasion too.

The General Synod has rejected moves to end the legal requirement to read banns for couples intending to marry in church services.

FEATURE / Dr Sandra Millar, Head of Life Events for the Church of England discusses the possibility of changes to marriage registration systems.

NEWS / The Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England’s Director of Mission and Public Affairs, comments on plans for a new system of registration for marriages, including church weddings, in England and Wales.

There are certain things that must happen in a church wedding to ensure the marriage complies with both UK civil and church law.

Legal Opinions from the General Synod's Legal Advisory Commission, as well as other formal guidance relating to legislation

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.

Most Church of England marriages will not require a licence, but in some circumstances you might need to apply for one…

NEWS / General Synod February group of sessions 2017: Tuesday

The Bishop of St Albans together with Dame Caroline Spelman MP have welcomed changes made by parliament to allow for mothers' names to be included on marriage certificates.