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Tying the knot W
WHETHER YOU OPT for a traditional church wedding, saying ‘I Do’ in a historic castle or you want to keep it simple with a register-office service, there are lots of beautiful venues to choose from in Brighton and Sussex. Some couples plan their whole day around their
dream wedding location, while others start with a ‘blank page’. Either way, choosing your wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you will have to make and factors including budget, guest numbers, time of year and ceremony rules will all come into play.
CHURCH WEDDING
A traditional church wedding is a popular choice, as it provides a spiritual foundation to the beginning of a long and happy married life together – plus a church will always serve as an uplifting, thought-provoking setting. Once you’ve decided on a religious service, the first thing you need to do is approach your minister early on to discuss requirements. At this meeting you will discuss the type of ceremony, hymns, readings, poems and the music you would like and some counselling about the step you are about to take will usually be offered. Although Saturday is the most popular day for church weddings, you can get married in a church any day of the week between 8am and 6pm. Wherever you decide to tie the knot, you will need to give Notice of Marriage to your local register office at least 15 days prior to your wedding date.
Ceremonies continued on page 8 7 The banns are a traditional and a legal requirement
for church weddings, in which your priest or minister will read out your intention to marry, over three Sundays during the three months before the wedding. During the process, the minister will invite anybody to state any known reason why the couple should not be able to marry – which can make for a nerve-wracking moment! The banns must be read in your parish church as well as the church where your ceremony will take place.
Photographs by Steve Ayres and Rachel Luckhurst
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Wedding Tip...
For added effect, arrange with your officiant and ushers for guests to be led outside after the ceremony so you can make a separate exit and be showered with confetti and applause
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