Want to get married?
Congratulations!
St Nicholas Church is a beautiful building dating back to 1291 and provides a wonderful setting for you to make your wedding vows before your family, friends and God. We are more than just a venue but a community of people who are ready to support you through your wedding and beyond through life’s joys and sorrows.
In order to make sure your plans run as smoothly as possible, please get in touch with us as soon as possible to discuss you wedding. There are a few legal qualifications that need checking, but do not worry, we can help you navigate them all. Click here for more details.
Marriage Preparation
After your initial meeting with a member of the Clergy Team, you and all the other couples for your year will be invited to a marriage preparation day. This is organised by members of the clergy and includes lunch. The focus of the day is on your marriage which is lifetime rather than on your wedding which is forty minutes.
About three months before your wedding we will contact you to arrange a meeting with whoever is conducting the service. This time the focus is on your wedding, as we think about the meaning of the words you are going to say and go through the Order of Service. At your first appointment with one the of clergy you will have received a draft order of service to base yours on. If you need another copy please contact the Parish Office.
Around 7 days before the big occasion, there is a rehearsal for the couple, the best man, the bridesmaids and whoever is giving the bride away.
Questions
If you have questions about music, flowers, readings and special requests, please direct these to our administrator who will be able to give you all of our local contacts.
Visit us
Please do visit the church and any of our services to get to know us before your wedding. There are a number of gatherings you can choose from on our Sundays page. Let the welcome team know you are planning a wedding and we will be pleased to congratulate you!