Seven steps to a heavenly wedding - YourChurchWedding.org from the Church of England

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It鈥檚 a no-obligation invitation, but one that many couples appreciate. It provides time and space to think about the vows and the difference they will make. <br/><br/><strong>4. Banns</strong><br/><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/youre-welcome/legal-aspects-of-marriage.aspx" onclick="target='_self';">Banns</a> are announcements in church of your intention to marry and a chance for anyone to put forward a reason why the marriage may not lawfully take place. On these occasions, everyone in your church will also be praying for you. It can be very special and moving, so go along if you can.<br/><br/><strong>5. Rehearsal</strong><br/>Near your wedding day, perhaps a day or two before, you will usually have the opportunity to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/your-wedding/rehearsals.aspx" onclick="target='_self';">rehearse</a> the ceremony with those who are involved.<br/><br/><strong>6. The Big Day</strong><br/>Your Vicar will do all he or she can to make the day a personal, meaningful and spiritual experience for you and your guests.<br/><br/><strong>7. First Anniversary and beyond<br/></strong>Your local church will always be there for you throughout your marriage if you need it. Even if your local church is not the place where you married, they would be delighted to mark your first anniversary by praying for you both. All you have to do is ask.</p> </div> <div id="divTestimonials"> <div id="divTestimonialsContent"> <h3>Real Weddings</h3> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/real-weddings/our-big-wedding-still-felt-homely.aspx" title="Read more: Our big wedding still felt homely"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426im_/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/thumbnailer.aspx?Img=http://weddings.strawberryadmin.co.uk/uploads/images/20080903170852.JPG&imagewidth=151&overlay=n" alt="Read more: Our big wedding still felt homely"/><br/> Andy and Melissa<br/><strong>Our big wedding still felt homely</strong></a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/real-weddings/we-surprised-our-guests-with-a-joint-wedding-and-christening.aspx" title="Read more: We surprised our guests with a joint wedding and christening"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426im_/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/thumbnailer.aspx?Img=http://weddings.strawberryadmin.co.uk/uploads/images/20100714112848.JPG&imagewidth=151&overlay=n" alt="Read more: We surprised our guests with a joint wedding and christening"/><br/> Michelle and Derek<br/><strong>We surprised our guests with a joint wedding and christening</strong></a> </p> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/real-weddings/we-thought-we-couldnt-marry-in-church.aspx" title="Read more: We thought we couldn't marry in church"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426im_/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/thumbnailer.aspx?Img=http://weddings.strawberryadmin.co.uk/uploads/images/20081126102223.jpg&imagewidth=151&overlay=n" alt="Read more: We thought we couldn't marry in church"/><br/> Lyn and Troye<br/><strong>We thought we couldn't marry in church</strong></a> </p> <br/> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/realweddings.aspx">> See all real weddings</a> </p> </div> </div> <div id="divHighlights"> <div id="divHighlightsContent"> <h3>Did You Know ?</h3> <p> There are some great things about a church wedding you might like to know. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/presentations/weddings-project/index.html" onclick="target='_blank';">Read more</a> <br/><br/> </p> <p> You don't have to marry in white <br/><br/> </p> <p> You don't have to be christened to get married in church <br/><br/> </p> <p> There are some special things you need to know if you're a聽non-British national and would love a聽CofE wedding. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/faqs/what-happens-if-one-of-us-is-a-foreign-national.aspx" onclick="target='_self';">Find out more</a> <br/><br/> </p> <p> If you marry abroad, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/your-wedding/service-of-prayer-and-dedication.aspx" onclick="target='_self';">you can come home to a church ceremony</a> <br/><br/> </p> <p> You don't have to promise to 'obey' in the vows of modern marriage services <br/><br/> </p> <p></p> </div> </div> <br class="clear"/> </div> <div id="divFooter"> <div id="divFooterLinks"> <p>© The Archbishops' Council | <a href="/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/site-content/contact-us.aspx" title="Learn how to Contact Us" accesskey="c">Contact Us</a> | <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.justforvicars-yourchurchwedding.org/">Just For Vicars</a> | <a href="/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/site-content/acknowledgements.aspx" title="Acknowledgements">Acknowledgements</a> | <a href="/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/site-content/accessibility-statement.aspx" title="Read our Accessibilty Statement">Accessibility Statement</a> | <a href="/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/site-content/privacy-statement.aspx" title="Read our Privacy Statement" accesskey="p">Privacy</a> | <a href="/web/20111215075426/http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/site-content/terms-of-use.aspx" title="Read our Terms of Use" accesskey="t">Terms of Use</a> | Site By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.strawberrydigital.co.uk/" title="Strawberry, Web Design Hull">Strawberry Web Design</a></p> </div> <div id="divFooterSocial"> <div class="clsSocialFacebook"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111215075426/http://www.facebook.com/pages/Church-of-England-Weddings-Team/173106136062246">Become a fan on... 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