Weddings
Congratulations! If you are reading this then (presumably) you are
planning your wedding. We hope and pray that your marriage will be
life-giving and life-long, and we would very much like to be part of
the celebrations if we possibly can.
Unfortunately we can’t say ‘Yes’ to everyone but we can
conduct your wedding service for you if you or your fiancé(e) can
satisfy one of the criteria below. And occasionally, even if you don’t meet
any of those criteria, we may still be able to help. It’s always worth
getting in touch with the priest-in-charge.
The other reason we may not be able to say ‘Yes’ straight away is if one of you has been married before. If you are in this situation, please don’t think we are saying ‘No’, but we do need to talk with you sooner rather than later. Again, please do get in touch with the priest-in-charge.
For such a special day, for such a special event, we may be
able to offer you three churches to choose from: St Margaret’s
Mapledurham, St Peter’s Caversham and St John’s Caversham. Each
of the churches has their own special feel and can offer a variety of
extras to give your wedding that personal touch. Whichever church
you are married in you will be put in touch with one of the priests on
the ministry team who will help you plan your service and guide you
through the day.
For further information about Weddings do have a look at the Church
of England’s websites www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents and www.yourchurchwedding.org or contact the
priest-in-charge.
The Criteria
That one of you:
• lives in the parish or
• is on the Electoral Roll of the church (not the Local Authority) or
• was baptised in the parish concerned or
• was prepared for confirmation in the parish or
• has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6
months or
• 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:
• has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months or
• 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:
• was married in the parish
