Married love was created by God.
It is part of God’s plan for humanity and as such is sacred.
Marriage is for life.
The church teaches that marriage is for life. This is firstly to enable people to feel secure in their love.
It is also important that children are brought up in a family to feel secure. Secondly, in marriage two people learn to love in an unselfish way and as they do this they reflect God’s love. The hallmarks of a married relationship are loyalty and faithfulness.
Marriage is protected.
Because marriage is created by God and is part of God’s plan for people it is protected in the Bible by laws: ‘You shall not commit adultery’ (Exodus 20.14; Deuteronomy 5.18) |
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Marriage is a public announcement.
It is important to make those vows publicly – it binds a couple in front of witnesses and before God.
Marriage is the proper context for sexual intercourse.
Christians believe that the correct place for sex is within a relationship of complete commitment. In sex people become one in a very real way – yes, physically but also emotionally and spiritually; they become completely open with each other and share the greatest intimacy.
The Bible says that when two people have sex they become ‘one flesh’. This is why Christians believe that the correct place for sex is within marriage.
Marriage is blessed by God.
God is the third partner in Christian marriage. The love which two people share in Christian marriage is a sign of God’s love. When two people promise unconditional love to each other for life this shows what Christ’s own sacrificial love is like. |
When marriages go wrong.
The Church recognizes that sometimes marriages break down. In situations like these the Church supports people who are going through separation and divorce, but a further marriage does may not always be appropriate in church.
The Church in Wales has guidelines about second marriages, and you will need to discuss with the parish priest any possibility of marrying in church if either of you has been divorced. |
To arrange a wedding please contact the Parish Office
You will need to provide proof of residence and you will be asked for a small non refundable deposit.
The cost of a wedding changes every January. The fees charged are those authorised by Parliament for the Church of England, plus local charges for organist, verger and at St Mary’s (if you require them) the bells. The parish secretary will give you a guide to the fees charged.
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