Getting married in the Church of England is reasonably straightforward, but it does sometimes raise a few questions. To help you out we have out the most commonly asked questions in one handy article and they and their answers are outlined below.
Can my marriage take place on a Sunday?
There is no reason why not, although it is rare for this to happen. Sunday is a busy day in the Church and with so many other things taking place there is not normally time for the Minister to squeeze in a Wedding. That said, if for whatever reason you have your heart set on a Sunday Wedding, you should speak to your local Church Minister and you may be in luck - but don’t bank on it.
Can my marriage take place during Lent or Advent?
Ministers will often refuse marriages during Lent (the period leading up to Easter Sunday where traditionally Christians abstain) and Advent (the twenty four day period leading up to Christmas Day – hence the phrase ‘Advent Calendar’). However, as mentioned in the question on Sunday weddings, you should speak to your local Church Minister and seek their advice on this matter - you may just be fortunate.
Are divorcees allowed to marry?
In a nutshell, the answer is that it depends on the circumstances. Widows and widowers should encounter relatively few problems, although for divorcees whose ex-partner is still alive, there may well be difficulties. For divorcees, regardless of their situation, the first step should be to speak to the relevant Minister who would be conducting the Ceremony. The Minister will usually ask for further information about the circumstances that led to the divorce and will then assess each case on its merits. A Minister is well within his rights to refuse to marry divorcees although as time passes the number of Ministers continuing down this path is diminishing.
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