Marriage

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis Ch 2 v 24.

Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses.
(from the Marriage Service, Common Worship)

Marriage Fees (2010)
Statutory Fees
Publication of Banns (each church)		£22.00
Certificate of Banns (if required)		£13.00
Marriage Service		£263.50

Optional Fees * (strongly encouraged - see note below)
Verger's Fee		£40.00
Clerk's Fee		£30.00

Fees for Organ and Bells
Organist		£50.00
Bell Ringers' Fee †	Sileby	£150.00
" "	Cossington	£75.00
" "	Seagrave	£45.00

Standard Package A (no bells) Covers Banns, Marriage Service, Verger, Clerk and Organist		£405.50

Standard Package B (with bells) Covers Banns, Marriage Service, Verger, Clerk, Organist and Bells
Sileby		£555.50
Cossington		£480.50
Seagrave		£450.50

Package C Statutory fees (banns and marriage service) plus your selection from the optional, organist and bell fees.
* Optional fees go to those who are involved in making the wedding happen. The Verger gets the church building ready for the wedding, making sure everything is clean and tidy. He/she is usually at the wedding rehearsal so that you can meet them. They are the first to arrive and last to leave on the wedding day itself which means that not only can the florist get in but so can your guests! The Verger puts in an average of 5 hours per wedding. The Clerk organizes all the paperwork for the wedding, making sure it is in order and that all information is accurate. She is also at the rehearsal and arrives early for the wedding itself. The Clerk puts in an average of 4 hours per wedding. † The fee for the bells varies between the churches because of the different numbers of bells. Sileby (10), Cossington (5), Seagrave (3). Return to the Top

There are a number of excellent short courses both to help those who are embarking on marriage and to enrich the relationship of those who may have been married for many years. In an age when marriage is under so much pressure, we encourage couples to invest the short time involved to develop the foundations for a healthy marriage or enrich an existing marriage. On any of these courses, couples do not have to share personal details with others, any discussion is between you and your partner. Whilst courses are based on a Christian view of marriage, they should prove helpful for those of any faith or none.

The Marriage Course is run in our villages about twice a year by John and Jill Waddington. It has been much appreciated by those who have attended and is highly recommended. It is usually run one evening a week for eight weeks starting with a meal and followed by a humorous DVD-based talk by Nicky and Sila Lee based on a wealth of experience. These provide an opportunity for private discussion times by individual couples. The course should prove helpful and enjoyable whether you've been married for one year or forty one. To find out more about it, please contact John and Jill by email or on 01509 813219.

Marriage and Weddings