Weddings
Getting married in church is a sign to your friends, family and most importantly to each other that you are ready to make a public declaration of love and commitment in front of those who love you and are part of your life together, including God.
During the service you will make vows promising to love each other throughout your lifetime and stick together through thick and thin. The priest will ask for God’s blessing on your marriage and there will be readings, hymns, prayers and a short talk.
All you need to plan your church wedding, from the legal aspects of marriage to a ceremony planner, and including frequently asked questions, visit www.yourchurchwedding.org
If you have decided you would like to be married at St John's in Bridgwater
please contact Revd Lis Sparrow 01278 422540 as soon as possible to discuss this further.
Services of Blessing and Thanksgiving.
If you are to be married in a civil ceremony you can ask us for a service of blessing, officially called an Order of Prayer and Dedication after a Civil Marriage. We will be very pleased to help you plan the service and will advise you about how it is best suited to your circumstances. It will be a special service and may follow straight after the Civil Marriage itself. You could have lots of guests, special clothes, flowers and a reception or you can have a simple service with a few loved ones.
During the service you can have your rings blessed, affirm your commitment to one another and the priest will pray for your marriage. As you are already married rings are not exchanged and you are expected to come into church together.
A Service of Thanksgiving can be held to celebrate an anniversary, after a time of separation or difficulty in a marriage or when a number of couples reaffirm their vows together. The text of the service can be read here. It includes readings, hymns and prayers and the chance to bless the rings and renew wedding vows. Please contact the Revd Lis Sparrow 01278 422540 for further information.
