Getting Married?
Congratulations!
If you are reading this page there’s a good chance it’s because you are planning your wedding day. If that’s the case then ‘Congratulations!’ You’ve come to the right place. It doesn’t matter how far you’ve progressed with your planning we’d like to offer you our help and support to plan your special day.
There are many unique and special things about a church wedding to be cherished. It’s an experience both of you will treasure for the rest of your lives. Oxon Parish Church, built in 1854, is a wonderful place to start your married life. We’d love to help you make your day a meaningful one, with God’s blessing on your relationship and life together at the heart.
Getting in touch.
While the vicar has a fair degree of latitude, there are a few important rules and regulations that must be followed when planning a church wedding. To see whether it is possible for you to get married at Oxon Parish Church, and for more guidance please fill in the form below.
If you are enquiring about getting your Banns read but are marrying elsewhere please complete the Banns form HERE
Perhaps you are getting married somewhere other than a church but would like a blessing service - we can do that too! Drop the vicar an email and she’ll be in touch.
One of our team will get back to you as soon as we can.
Some recent weddings at Oxon (our vicar loves a selfie!)
Six Steps to Planning Your Wedding with Us.
Step 1: Contact our Wedding Team
Complete the initial enquiry form and one of our team will get back to you to arrange a time for you to meet the Vicar.
Step 2: Banns of Marriage
Banns of Marriage are an ancient yet still legal requirement where the Vicar declares to the congregation in the church your intention to marry. They also provide an opportunity for anyone to come forward with a reason why it may not be lawful for the marriage to take place. Banns are read in the church you are getting married in as well as the parish church where you live (if not in the same parish). We would love you to come to the church for the reading of your banns if you can. All the congregation will be praying for you. It’s a special moment for you to enjoy as part of your preparation.
Step 3: Planning the ceremony
About three months before the Big Day, the vicar will contact you to arrange a meeting to plan the details of your wedding ceremony. Although there are certain things that are ‘set in stone’ - there’s no need to write your own vows, for example - there are many other ways you can ‘personalise’ your service. have a look here for some ideas. After this meeting, you will get one final invoice on the cost of your wedding.
Step 4: Marriage Rehearsal
A few days before your wedding day you can rehearse in the church all that is going to happen with everyone who will be involved.
Step 5: Your Wedding Day
Your wedding co-ordinator and the Vicar will do everything they can to make your wedding day service all you ever dreamed it would be for both of you and your guests. It will be a personal and spiritual experience you will remember for the rest of your life.
Step 5: After the Wedding
One of the lasting experiences to having your wedding in Oxon Parish Church is that we will always be there for you down through the years. Many couples enjoy returning to the church each year on their wedding anniversary to receive prayers from the Vicar and remember the thrills and excitement of their wedding day. You may wish to do the same.
The Church on England Weddings Website
The Church of England has a great ‘Weddings’ website containing lots of great advice on how to plan your special day. Have a look at it HERE.
Fees for your Wedding
Wedding fees include The Church of England statutory fees and Oxon Church fees to cover our specific costs. When your booking is confirmed we will send you a detailed breakdown and request the payment of a deposit.
The Church of England Statutory Wedding Fees for 2024 include:
Banns of Marriage and Marriage Fee : £549.00
Oxon Church Optional Fees:
Blessing Service £100-£200 (Vicar’s discretion)
Energy Costs £40.00
Verger £60.00
General Donation £50.00
Video (Optional) £60.00
Organist £125.00
Provision of recorded or taped music £50.00
Live music other than or in addition to organist £100.00
Sheet music or recorded music that has been specially purchased)
is charged at Cost plus 20%
Note: These fees are subject to change at any time.
Oxon Church Parish Fees for 2024 can be downloaded HERE.
Music For Your Wedding
In early 2017 Oxon Church installed a new Makin Organ. It is incredibly powerful and capable of bringing an exceedingly rewarding range of feeling to a broad range of music. Our organist, John Bowen, will be delighted to advise you on the issue of music you may wish to choose. He plays at the earlier morning service and is often available afterwards to speak with you, or contact him by email
To give you a few ideas of music for your special day have a look at the Classic FM Wedding music.