Weddings

Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage!

 

The Rector and people of Graffoe Parish Churches would like to congratulate you on your forthcoming marriage and invite you to consider one of our six beautiful churches to make your special day the best it possibly can be.

 

 

Why get married in Church?

Choosing to get married in church not only gives you a fantastic setting to make your lifelong promises to each other but adds a spiritual dimension to your marriage and becomes a place where you can return at other special times in your lives to remember the day you 'tied the knot'. A church ceremony includes God and looks to him for help and guidance as you set out on the next chapter of your lives together. God’s blessing upon marriage is the main attraction to getting married in church for many couples, whatever their beliefs.

 

The vows and promises that two people make when they get married are solemn and lifelong, the importance of which is recognised and felt when held within a ceremony in which those promises are made, not only publically, but before God. Marriage vows made in this way will help you to stay together and grow together. God and your church are there to care for you and support you throughout your lives together, through all the ups and downs, helping you to keep your vows.

A wedding is a very special day in every couple’s life and it is our privilege that so many couples choose to marry in one of our six churches. Graffoe Parish want to help to make your wedding day extra special in any way that we can and hope that your church wedding will leave you with memories that you will cherish forever.

 

Can I get married in Church?

You don't have to be christened or be a regular churchgoer to get married in church and it isn't always necessary to live in the parish of the church you want to get married in. To find out if you are elligible to get married in Graffoe Parish please contact the Rector or alternatively check out the Church of England Website for more details, https://www.yourchurchwedding.org/article/legal-requirements

 

 

How much will it cost?

There is a required legal fee for marrying in a church. For the current fees and what is included please refer to the Church of England website   https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/just-engaged/cost-church-weddings

Optional Fees for your wedding in Graffoe Parish include:

Heating (Advised October to April inclusive): £100
Organist: £75 (Plus an extra £75 if the ceremony is to be filmed)
Bells: £20 per bell ringer (dependant on number/type of bells)  

 

 

Which Church?

As Graffoe Parish is a United Benefice, if you live anywhere in the Parish or have qualifying connection to any of the the six churches/seven villages you can choose which church you would like to be married in.The six churches of Graffoe Parish vary in size and setting. The capacities and relevant facilities of each church are listed below. Please visit our individual church pages for pictures of our wonderful historic buildings in which hundreds of couples over the centuries have made their marrige vows to each other and had their union blessed by God.

 

St. Andrew's Church, Boothby Graffoe

Capacity: Approx. 60

Bells: Yes (£45)

Toliet: No

Parking: Available on the grassed playing field adjacent to the church

 

All Saints' Church, Coleby

Capacity: Approx.120

Bells: Yes (£30)

Toliet: No

Parking: On street only

 

All Saints' Church, Harmston

Capacity: Approx. 120

Bells: Yes (£120)

Toliet: No

Parking: On street only

 

St. Peter's Church, Navenby

Capacity: Approx. 170

Bells: Yes (£90)

Toliet: Yes

Parking: On street only

 

St. John the Baptist, Temple Bruer

Capacity: Approx. 75

Bells: No

Toliet: Yes

Parking: Gravelled area adjacent to the church

 

All Saint's Chruch, Wellingore

Capacity: Approx. 130

Bells: Yes (£90)

Toliet: Yes

Parking: On street only

 Booking your Wedding

If you would like to book your wedding please contact the Administrator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
who will be pleased  to discuss your forthcoming marriage and to make the necessary arrangements, to make your special day a day to remember and cherish forever.