Christ Church Paignton
Proclaiming Christ at the Heart of the Parish
Weddings
If you would like to be married at Christ Church a good first step is to come to Sunday services and get a feel for our church. From that one of the clergy will visit you to get to know you both, answer any questions, book the date (please do not book anything before booking the church), and discuss the service.
The clergy will see you again to discuss what a Christian view of marriage is and help you to think through the lifelong commitment you are about to make.
Banns are read in the church on three consecutive Sundays in Church usually two months before your wedding day. The week before there will be a short rehearsal in church to make you feel comfortable.
The clergy are registrars under English law and, as such, are permitted to marry people who live within the parish. If neither partner lives in the parish, then you can join the Parish Roll through weekly church attendance for at least six months. (This is not to make things difficult, but for us to follow the law.)
If one or both partners live in another parish, banns will need to be read there at a cost of around £30. Otherwise, the legal registry side of things is done for you.
We do not remarry divorcees but it is normally possible to have a thanksgiving service for your marriage, please mention this to the clergy from the outset.
Office Address:
Torquay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ3 2AG