St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots

About St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots

On the occasion that St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots is your your chosen church and you have a strong connection with it, we'd be honoured for you to get in touch to talk about your intentionsfor marriage. We can help answer your questions, even if you're not sure if you qualify for a church ceremony. Couples choose a religious setting for all sorts of reasons. Drop us a line today to find out more.

Reasons to choose a church wedding

Embarking on the journey of marriage is one of the biggest steps you'll take in life. There are some things about marrying in church that make this onceinalifetime occasion extra special:

A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. God's blessing is the main attraction for many couples, whatever their beliefs.
Many couples feel that their wedding vows are stronger as they've been performed in a sacred space.
The Vicar has a vital role to play in your wedding. They can blend classic traditions with a contemporary tone to reflect your story. Because of the relationship with the Vicar, your wedding can be made personal, memorable, meaningful and beautiful.
Church venues offer outstanding beauty. Old or new, intimate or grand, our 16,000 churches are some of the nation's most stunning wedding venues, with twothirds being listed buildings.
Church venues offer centuries of history. You can feel you're becoming part of history itself by marrying in the same place as your relatives.
You can be involved in making choices about your ceremony. You can even use an online ceremony planner to get you started. For some people, a church simply seems like the proper place to get married. Churches can be described as 'peaceful', 'serene', or having an atmosphere that makes marrying there a particularly special experience.

If you're not sure if you qualify for a church wedding or not, then simply get in touch and we'll be able to talk you through the process.