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Marriage services

The Church of England has three Marriage Services

A service from the Book of Common Prayer (1662) – in traditional language
A modified version of the Book of Common Prayer service, (1966) as one of the Alternative Services: Series One
The Marriage Service from Common Worship (2000) – in modern language, and reflecting the current Christian understanding of marriage

The Common Worship marriage service offers the most flexibility in the choice of readings and prayers, but in all three, you can be involved in choosing hymns and other music, for the service.

Our wedding guests noticed that our church service was relaxed and they said they wanted that less formal approach. We got married in the afternoon, which helped. We were calm and comfortable. It all seemed natural.

Use our online ceremony planner to see some of the choices that can be made.

The book Church of England Marriage Services by the Revd Peter Moger, has also been designed to make planning your service easier.

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