Weddings

Are you thinking about getting married at St Paul's Church?

For such a special day, we offer a special place. A marriage in Church is a marriage that includes God in your relationship. By seeking his blessing for your life together you are recognising that he will be with you in the years to come supporting and sustaining you in your married life.

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If you are thinking of getting married at St Paul's Church in Rusthall, you will need to demonstrate a "connection". In October 2008, the Church of England Marriage Measure came into force. Thanks to this new law, you've now got more choice about which church to marry in.

A person has a connection with a parish if:

that person:

was baptised in the parish; or
was prepared for confirmation in the parish; or
has at any time lived in the parish (for at least 6 months); or
has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church (for at least 6 months);

or a parent of that person has at any time during that person’s lifetime:

had at any time lived in the parish (for at least 6 months); or
has at any time regularly gone to normal church services in the parish church (for at least 6 months);

or a parent or grandparent of that person was married in the parish.

Even if you cannot demonstrate any of the above connections, please contact the Parish Office as it may still be possible to marry in the parish.

Real weddings at St Paul's! View our gallery of happy couples.

A Special Day, A Special Place - getting married in Church

1. Find a church

2. Call the Parish Office as soon as you can to find out about the church's availability on your chosen date.

3. Space to think. To help you prepare for your wedding, the Vicar will invite you to discuss the vows you will make in the ceremony. Many couples appreciate the time and space to think about those big promises and the difference they will make.

4. Banns. Banns are when your names are read in church according to legal custom. On these occasions, everyone in the church will be praying for you.

5. Rehearsal. Near your wedding day, perhaps a few days before, you will have the opportunity to rehearse the ceremony with those who are involved.

6. The Big Day. The Vicar will do all he can to make the day personal, meaningful, and spiritual for you and your guests.

7. First Anniversary. St Paul's Church will always be there for you throughout your marriage if you need it.