So you want to get married in a Methodist Church?

To get married in the Methodist Church of your choice one or both of you must either
· Live in the same registration district as the church or
· Worship regularly in that church
· Live in an area where the local chapel is not registered

Once you have decided which Methodist Church you want to get married in you need to contact the Minister for that church. S/he is usually the authorized person for that church and will arrange an initial meeting with you and your partner.

What do we need to consider?

The main consideration when thinking of getting married in a church is "why?". "Why get married in a church?" There are many places that offer secular wedding ceremonies. We are always happy to marry people in a church, if they believe in God and want to ask Him to be part of their married life. If you don't believe in God you need to ask yourselves whether a church marriage is the most appropriate.

Can I get married when I want to?

Within reason. You will need to discuss this with the Minister. Your wedding may clash with someone elses, or the Minister may not be available. The best thing to do is to arrange a meeting with the Minister as soon as possible.

Can I get married in a Methodist Church if I have been divorced?

Yes. Talk to the Minister s/he will discuss with you the reason for your divorce and the possibilities of being remarried in church.

How much will it cost?

This depends on what you want in your service. Again, talk to the Minister.

How do I contact my Minister?

Go to the church's page on this site and click the Minister's e-mail link or on the outside of the church you will find the Minister's telephone number