Weddings - information for churches

Weddings - information for churches

• Weddings are one of the great opportunities the church has to minister to people at a key moment in their lives, as well as making lasting connections with new contacts. 
• Ideas, inspiration, resources and downloads are available on the Church of England's Church Support Hub to help you do this. 

Marriage of European Economic Area Nationals - Post Brexit

• A number of clergy and parish administrators have been in touch to find out what this particular situation will be post ‘Brexit’. We have recently received guidance from the Home Office in this regard. Download the document here to read more.

Guidance for Clergy

• Clergy are reminded that guidance on the registration of marriages and on Sham Marriages is available on the Ely Diocesan Registry page here.

Bishop's Surrogates for Marriage Licences

• Bishop's Surrogates are appointed by the Chancellor of the Diocese to assist couples who are to be married by common licence in the diocese.
• Common licences can also be arranged through the Diocesan Registry
• You can view the Diocese of Ely Surrogates for Marriage on the Archdeacon contact pages in the 'Contact Us' section of the website by clicking here.