The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Temple Balsall
Baptism,
Confirmation, Marriages
and Funerals
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Marriage
Guidelines
We warmly welcome couples who want to celebrate their marriage
in Church. We are able to marry those:
- Who live within the Parish of Temple Balsall, or
- Who attend Church on a regular basis, or
- Who are on the Church electoral roll of this parish
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If you would like to talk through what might be possible, then please
get in touch with the Vicar. We are here to help support you and encourage
you if we can.
We want to make the day special and memorable for you. This means
getting to know you and planning for the service together.
Please get in touch with the Vicar to arrange an appointment and
he can go through the necessary practical arrangements.
Some frequently asked questions:
Q. How do I book a wedding at St Mary's?
A. The first step is to phone the Vicar on 01564 772415, or e-mail him,
or come to Church on Sunday morning and have a word with him after the
service.
Q. Do I have to live locally to be married at St Mary's?
A. Legally you have to have an address in St Mary's Parish or belong
to St Mary's Church. Please consult with the Vicar on this matter.
Q. Can I get married at St. Mary's if I have been divorced?
A. St Mary's is a Church that marries divorced people, but the Vicar
will want to explore some of the details surrounding you previous marriage.
Q. What are Banns?
A. This is when your names are read out publicly in Church to say that
you are planning to get married. It is a very old custom which helps
stop people committing bigamy!
Q. How much will it cost to get married at St. Mary's?
A. Please ask the Vicar for a list of fees.
Q. Can we video the service?
A. Yes.
Q. Can we have what music we like at the wedding?
A. Yes, we try to help people chose what they want - and we often have
experience of what works and what doesn't!
Q. Can we have what flowers we want?
A. Yes
For further information or to arrange a meeting, please contact The
Vicar, the Revd Dr James Woodward on 01564 772415 or you can write to
him at: The Master's House, Temple Balsall, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0AL.
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