Congratulations if you are planing to get married!
Marriage is a beautiful Sacrament of commitment and love. Marriage in the Church is a deep moment of joy and blessing as you begin your married life together. So we are here to help you! Before you make any arrangements we ask that you arrange a meeting with Canon Michael to discuss your plans, this can be done through the Parish Office. We ask that six months notice before marriage is given so as you can really prepare yourselves.
Some useful information.
1. A recent Baptismal Certificate, the one your parents received at your Baptism is not sufficient. You will need to contact the Parish in which you were baptised and ask for a new copy to be issued (within 6 months of the date of your Wedding.)
2. A Statutory Declaration must be prepared.
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3. Confirmation Certificate – if this is not included on your Baptismal Certificate.
4. Identification – for marriages taking place outside the U.K your passports must be produced and a copy of the photo page made.
4. Permission to marry outside your parish. If St. Simon’s is not your parish, a letter from your local parish priest is required stating that he is happy for you to be married outside the area.
Marriage Preparation Course
It is important for couples about to embark on Christian married life that they fully understand what this involves. The Southwark Diocese,holds a series of days for Engaged Couples given by experienced married couples, who give information and encouragement about growth in relationships and sexuality. These are both valuable and important so we strongly advise that you attend.
To book for one of these days you should contact Marriage & Family Life, 15 Ravenshead Close, South Croydon, CR2 8RL.
Tel: 020 8651 2477 – email: [email protected]
Marriage Registrar Office at Wandsworth
It is your responsibility to obtain the licence for marriage in the Church. Telephone number of registrar: 020 8871 6120. This Licence must be lodged with the Church two weeks before the wedding.
If you wish to engage a singer for your wedding David Hoyland (Organist and Parish Music Director) will probably be able to help with this and suggestions for music. A Wedding rehearsal is arranged usually a week before the wedding takes place and is arranged the priest who will celebrate your wedding.
Please make your own arrangements regarding a florist but we can make some recommendations, on request.
Photographers are allowed in the Church during the service but please let us know in advance.