If you're thinking about a church wedding, we'd love to help you plan it! Just ring the office, on 0191 251 4216 (mornings are best), and we'll arrange for you to meet one of the staff, who will do everything possible to make your special day go the way you want it. You might even think about holding your reception in church.

You'll probably have lots of questions, and whilst we'll be happy to talk about these when we meet you, there's a pretty comprehensive set of answers to ‘frequently asked questions' on the Church of England's website (www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents/weddings). You'll also find details there of the marriage service itself, and some suggestions for music and readings for your special day.

Supporting marriage

There's more to marriage than your wedding, of course, and you may be interested in reading about the Mothers Union, and their role in promoting and strengthening marriage and family relationships. Their website address is www.themothersunion.org