Keeping the Church at the heart of the community.

Making Your Dreams Come True

Rev Adrian Judd,
01977 704744

Congratulations on your engagement!

 

We hope that this guide to church weddings will help you over the next few  months as you prepare to get married. The day should be wonderful in every possible way and we know  that you will be planning every detail to make it so, but it is only the beginning of your lifetime together. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as we get to know you more and as your wedding day approaches. We are available to talk with you as you prepare your arrangements and about life in general about other things which are on your mind. We hope that this guide will help answer your questions and guide you through the weeks and months ahead.

Dear Adrian,

A belated thank you from both of us for the really lovely service. I'm sorry we didn't get chance to thank you on the day as it all seemed to happen so quickly and when we got out of the church we were surrounded by everyone!

So many people (including many Italians) commented on how much they enjoyed the service and the humour went down very well!

You were reassuring throughout and it made all the difference - thank you.

With very best wishes from both of us,

Helen and Gianfranco

Marriage Preparation.

The vicar takes most weddings, and your initial meeting is with him to book your wedding, then you should see him or the member of the clergy who will be taking your wedding three or four times to talk about the marriage service, music, hymns, vows, readings and also to discuss marriage and relationships and then the wedding rehearsal follows, usually the week of the wedding. The clergy are also available to talk to briefly after church services.

How to get married in church

Getting married in church has never been easier. Nothing can compare with the feeling of getting married in a romantic church setting  with your family and friends around you.  Between Pontefract and Doncaster is the small village of Wentbridge, just off the A1 and M62. With beautiful views across  the river Went and the Went Valley St John’s Church is the ideal venue for your wedding.

 

Attending Church

Can you come to Church once a month for 7 months before your wedding? If so, then you can get married here. We would like to invite you to join us for services and to join in the life of our church community. This allows us to get to know you and you to get to know us. Please phone today to  talk about your wedding plans. 01977 704744.

‘God is love and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.’ (St John)

Your Church Wedding

 

It is now easier to get married in church than ever before. There are lots of ways of getting married here but the end result is the same - the best day of your life in an idyllic setting, specially tailored to your needs.  We very much hope that you will choose to be married here in Church. A Church wedding can feel ‘right’ in a way that a civil ceremony may not. If you are unsure about a Church wedding, come and see us for a chat, or visit the Church. You may be surprised at how comfortable you feel.

 

Going to see the vicar
to book a wedding:

 

Weddings have to be booked in person by completing a wedding application form and signing it. You may complete it in advance and bring it with you.

 

Guidance on filling in your application form is available to print on the Info and Forms page.

 

Please remember to take proof  of ID

eg a passport, birth certificate issued within 1 year of birth,

and also proof of your address, eg utility bill, and if you are a divorcee your decree absolute.

 

Copies of these documents are not acceptable.

 

You will then be able to book your wedding and to send out your wedding invitations or date reservation cards.