Now that the law allows marriage to be celebrated at almost any venue, some people ask to have a "church" wedding, consecrated by a priest, but at some other venue, not in church. However the law governing Church of England weddings stipulates that the wedding can only take place inside a building licensed for church weddings, in other words a church, a licensed chapel or a parish centre of worship.

Please also see our FAQ, Can we get married in Highclere, Crux Easton or Ashmansworth churches?

For background information about marriage in the Church of England, see the wedding page at the official Church of England website (click on the link)