Weddings: FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
Who can be married in St Barnabas or St Illtyd's?
Anyone who lives in the Parishes of Dinas & Penygraig or Williamstown.
Anyone living outside the parish who worships regularly at either St
Barnabas , St Illtyd's or Dinas
Mission Church
Anyone who can demonstrate a bona fide and continuing connection with either
of the two Churches.
How old must someone be to get married?
At least 16 years old.
Persons who are 16 or 17 years old need the consent of parents or guardians.
When can people get married.?
Theoretically, any day between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
Only after the necessary legal preliminaries, usually the publication of banns,
but sometimes a common licence or special licence.
At a time convenient to the Parish Priest.
How much does it cost?
The basic cost of a marriage service in the Church in Wales is currently about
£220.
There are additional fees for organ, choir, and bells, heating, and recording
the service.
The total cost depends on what you want.
Do I have to be a Christian to be married in church?
No. But as the marriage vows are made 'in the presence of God' one assumes
you would be sympathetic to the Christian faith and the rites and traditions
of the Christian Church.
Can we be married in church if we're not baptised (christened)?
Only if you live in the parish.
Do
we have to go to church to be married in Church?
No and yes.
No, because no one can force you. But then if you're not interested in developing
your faith why do you want to get married in church?
Yes, because in some circumstances regular attendance at public worship is
a requirement before banns can be published.
Can we be married in Church if either of us is divorced?
Maybe. In some circumstances I am prepared to conduct marriages for people
who are divorced. We would need to talk about what is possible.
Can we be married in Church if we've already got children?
Of course you can.
What about confetti?
Fine. As long as it is thrown sensibly, preferably outside the Church gates
What
about photographs / vidoegraphy?
Sure. But not during the ceremony.
Videography is permissible with a license, but only by the license holder.
We're married already and we had a Civil ceremony. Can we have our marriage
blessed in church?
Of course you can. I look forward to talking with you and making the arrangements.
We'll need to think carefully about what you want. 'Blessings' range from
being very simple and quiet occasions to more elaborate events that can be
very similar to weddings.
Can we have a ring blessed?
Easily.
We've got an Wedding Anniversary approaching, can we do something to celebrate
it in church?
That's a great idea. You could do this privately and quietly on your own or
more publicly with family and friends. Occasions like this can be reassuring
times of thanksgiving and re-commitment. How about renewing your vows? Let's
get together and sort something out. I'll be glad to help.
Dinas Mission Church is now licensed for Weddings
Please contact Fr Chris if you are thinking about getting married in the Parish
