We warmly welcome couples who want to celebrate their marriage in our Church.
If you would like to ask about weddings please come to the church on a Wednesday evening between 7.00 and 8.00 pm, no appointment is necessary.
We are able to marry those:
* Who live within the Parish of St Edburgha Yardley. There is a website:
http://www.acny.org.uk that can give an indication of which parish you live in. or
* Who are on the Church electoral roll of this parish, or
* Who qualify under the new guidelines issued on 1st October 2008 .
A person has a Qualifying Connection with a parish if that person:
- was baptised in the parish or
- had his or her confirmation entered in a church register book of a church or chapel in the parish; or
- has at any time had his or her usual place of residence in the parish for at least 6 months; or
- has at any time habitually attended public worship in the parish for at least 6 months;
or
A Parent of that person has at any time during that person’s lifetime:
- had his or her usual place of residence in the parish for at least 6 months; or
- habitually attended public worship in the parish for at least 6 months; or
- a Parent or Grandparent of that person was married in the parish.
Some frequently asked questions:
Q. Can I get married at St. Edburgha’s if I have been divorced?
A. St Edburgha’s is a Church that marries divorced people, but the Vicar will want to explore some of the details surrounding your previous marriage.
Q. What are Banns?
A. This is when your names are read out publicly in Church to say that you are planning to get married. It is a very old custom which helps stop people committing bigamy!
Q. Can we video the service?
A. Yes – the fee for the copyright licence is included in the cost of the wedding.
We are here to help, support you and encourage you on your special day.
