Weddings
St Mary’s Church of Ticehurst is pleased to be able to offer wedding services to people who live in the parishes or people who are regular worshippers at the church or have a connection with the village.We believe that marriage is a gift from God. In the marriage ceremony, a couple make a public declaration of lifelong commitment to love each other.
The marriage ceremony gives you a new legal status as husband and wife. The contract part but it is also covenantal commitment in front of God. If you would like to make an enquiry about getting married at St.Mary’s please phone our Vicar (see contacts page)
There is much more information at the Church of England website.including:
- How much does it cost? (Ticehurst church costs)
- Can you get married in Ticehurst Church? The rules have changed recently so many more people can. See the new rules.
- Can we renew our vows
- Do I have to be Christened/Baptised to get married in a church? NO.
- Ceremony Planner to help with hymns, reading and service details.
Bible readings for a wedding
The bible reading at a wedding is a very important part of the service so choosing one or two of these suggested readings needs careful thought. As the person taking your service I will make reference to the reading in my address so please make sure it inspires you!!
All weddings I take involve careful consideration of all aspects of the service and I would normally meet you to chat this through. Do phone me on 01580 200316 to chat through your ideas. Tim Mills, Our VIcar
Old Testament Readings
- God creates women and men to look after the Earth. - Genesis, Chapter 1, verses 26-28
- A love poem between two lovers. (Part I) - Song of Solomon, Chapter 2, verses 10-13
- A love poem between two lovers. (Part II) - Song of Solomon, Chapter 8, verses 6-7
New Testament Readings
- Jesus teaches how to live a life that brings true happiness. - Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 1-10
- Jesus teaches about marriage. - Mark, Chapter 10, verses 6-9
- Jesus welcomes children. - Mark, Chapter 10, verses 13-16
- What happens when Jesus attends a wedding reception. - John, Chapter 2, verses 1-11
- Love, actually! The number one most popular reading used at weddings. - 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13
- Committing to each other. - Ephesians, Chapter 5, verses 21-33
- Seeing the good side. - Philippians, Chapter 4, verses 4-9
- Getting the perfect relationship. - Colossians, Chapter 3, verses 12-17
- Being a good lover! - 1 John, Chapter 4, verses 7-12
- Transformed by love. - Romans 12: 1,2, 9-13 (link shows all from 1-13)
- A prayer of encouragement. - Ephesians 3: 14-end
- Remaining in love so you bear fruit. - John 15: 9-17
- The true vine and the branches. - John 15: 1-8
- My help comes from the Lord. - 121 Psalm
see also: Ceremony Planner
What are Banns?
The legal preliminary to marriage in church is for banns to be published. Banns are the public announcement that two people wish to marry, and an invitation to anybody who knows just cause or impediment to the union to declare it. On three Sundays prior to the wedding, the banns are read out in the parish church(es) of the future bride and groom, and are effective for three months afterwards. Banns must be called in both the church where the wedding is to be held, as well as the parish church(es) of the bride and groom (from which certificate(s) of banns must be obtained).
Example of Order of Service
Recent Weddings at Ticehurst Church:
| Trevor Hughes and Victoria Salter | 20th June 2009 |
Marriage blessing at Ticehurst Church:
| Graham John Fox and Cally Anne Howes | 19th December 2008 |
Christenings, Weddings & Funerals for previous years.
Weddings for 2009, 2011.
If you need to contact the church for any of these services please see our contacts page