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The Church is committed to working with and supporting the diversity of Britain’s households in every community and at national level. We believe the family is an important part of God’s plan for a healthy society.
Christian contributions to public debate.
The promises you make on your wedding day seal your love and commitment to each other for the rest of your lives, so it makes sense to spend some time thinking about the words and all that they mean.
Find out more about the Families and Households Commission.
The story of your relationship as a couple may have begun fairly recently or years ago. Either way, getting married is a whole new beginning for you, your family and others in your life.
Find out more about the commissioners for the Families and Households Commission.
Marriage is one of the most serious commitments two people can make to each other. It's also an amazing adventure. Read on to find out more about being, as well as getting, married.
Some couples will need to apply for a Superintendent Registrar’s Marriage Schedule before their wedding instead of having banns. Read on for an outline of when you might need this, and what to expect when applying for one.
Having a different faith to your partner need not be a barrier to having a church wedding if you’d both like one. Just like all couples, the vicar will want to get to know you both and help you develop a ceremony that reflects your story.
This privacy notice explains what you can expect when we collect and process your personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).