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<p>The Church of England wishes to welcome all couples eligible to be married in its
churches. The Church provides <a href="https://www.yourchurchwedding.org/" target="_blank">yourchurchwedding.org</a> as
a resource to couples seeking information about all aspects of a church wedding, and
this has proven to be a popular resource which is now used by over a million couples
a year.</p><p>The General Synod and Parliament approve the fees charged by the parishes
of the Church of England for these and other services via the Parochial Fees Order.
Details of the current fees set for 2021 can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Parochial%20Fees%20A4_21.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2020-11/Parochial%20Fees%20A4_21.pdf</a></p><p>The
cost of getting married in a church remains very modest when compared to other locations.
Weddings are bespoke services, and all churches have a basic charge that covers the
ceremony, including the calling of banns, the banns certificate, marriage certificate,
and administration cost. Should a couple wish to opt for bells, choir, organist and
flowers, etc. they are arranged by the parish for an additional fee to cover people's
time and additional administration costs. An incumbent priest also has the discretion
to waive some of the fees for pastoral reasons.</p><p>The National Church Life Events
team has worked with Archdeacons across the country to encourage all parishes to distinguish
between the statutory fee and additional charges clearer. The local Archdeacon would
be best placed to discuss any individual case.</p>
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