Weddings
The Church of England understands Holy Matrimony as a state
blessed by God between one man and one woman and getting married is probably
one of the biggest steps in life that anyone can take. If you live in Kingsteignton or Teigngrace,
or have one of the connections listed below, and are interested in getting
married at St Michael’s or St Peter & St Paul’s please click here to email us.
To learn more about getting married in a Church of England Church click here.
It is possible to have a wedding in a parish that is part of the Church of England, such as St Michael’s in Kingsteignton or St Peter & St Paul’s in Teigngrace if you can show that one of you:
- Has at any time lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months, or
- Was baptised (christened) in the parish concerned, or
- Is confirmed and your confirmation was entered in the register of confirmations for a church or chapel in the parish (this will usually be the case if you were prepared for confirmation in the parish), or
- Has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months
OR
That one of your parents, at any time after you were born:
- Has lived in the parish for a period of at least 6 months, or
- Has regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church for a period of at least 6 months
OR
That one of your parents or grandparents:
- Was married in the parish.
And did you know that if you move into Kingsteignton or Teigngrace, you’re immediately connected to St Michael’s or St Peter & St Paul’s? That means you can marry in the church of your new parish.
If you have been married before but that marriage has been dissolved, it may still be possible for you to be married at St Michael’s or St Peter & St Paul’s.
If you cannot demonstrate any of the above connections, you could create one, simply by attending your chosen church’s usual services at least once a month for six consecutive months. If you decide to do this, leave enough time after your attendance for the banns to be read before your wedding too – about another two months should be enough.
Please note, in all cases, the legal regulations outlined above apply only to Church of England services.