Weddings & Wedding Blessings (see below for baptisms)
Congratulations on considering marriage!
Before you contact the vicar to arrange a wedding at Luke’s, you need to be aware of the following information:
- In order for a couple couple to get married at St Luke's, one them need to meet one of these qualifying connections:
1. lives in the parish (you can search this map)
2. is on the Church’s electoral roll
3. has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months
4. has habitually attended normal church services in the parish church for at least 6 months
5. was baptised in the parish
6. was prepared for confirmation in the parish
one of their parents; at any time after they were born:
7. has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months
8. has at any time habitually attended normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months
one of their parents or grandparents:
9. was married in the parish
or:
10. they have been granted a Special Licence
- You will also need to be prepared to prove your identity and nationality by showing your passport in your initial meeting.
- Please be aware that the wedding fee (set nationally by the Church of England) is between £550-£650.
- Please allow for around 5 months from initial contact to wedding day.
- Couples wishing to marry where one or both members are not British or Irish citizens, or 'EU pre/settled', must apply for a 'Marriage Schedule' (SRMS) from a registry office. This can take around 70 days from the first appointment and must start while both have been in the UK for at least 7 days. For up-to-date details, please check with a registry office.
For more information on getting married in the Church of England, visit this website.
Contact the vicar by emailing Rev'd Grace, or contacting her PA, Gabriella, on 07368 448 959.
Baptisms
We joyfully Baptise (christen) babies, children and adults. To arrange a baptism come to our 10am Sunday service and we will take your details and book a date there and then. Below are some FAQs
When do baptisms take place? on a Sunday at 12noon, usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month
How long is a baptism service? between 20 to 30 minutes
How many guests can the church hold? 120
Can we choose readings and hymns? Yes
