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A wedding is one of life's great moments...

...a time of solemn commitment as well as feasting and joy.

St John tells us how Jesus shared in such an occasion at Cana, and gave there a sign of new beginnings as he turned water into wine.

Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support each other in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life-long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses.

On their wedding day the bride and bridegroom face each other, make their promises and receive God's blessing.

Click here for ideas and advice to help your planning, and to check where you can get married.
Enquiries should be made to our Parish Priest by contacting the Church Office.

Find out more about marriage in the Church of England...

What does a church wedding cost at St Stephen's?
Marriage Service £247-00 (£254 from 01/01/09)
Marriage Certificate £3-50
Publications of Banns £34-00
Organist/Use of organ £85-00
Verger/Caretaker £30-00
Cleaning £30-00
Heating £75 (in Autumn/Winter only)
Electricity £15
Bells £120 (optional)
Choir £250 (optional)
Video License Fee £50 (if making a video)
The fees need to be paid in full at least a week before the wedding and cheques should payable to "Bath St Stephen PCC" and sent to the Church Office.