We look forward to discussing your wedding with you. You have a legal right to get married in either of our two churches if:
You live in one of the parishes, or
You are a member of the electoral roll of either church. You qualify to join the roll if you are baptised and have worshipped regularly with us for six months (regularly means at least once a month).
Couples who live neither in the parish nor close enough to qualify for the electoral roll, but have special reasons for getting married in Smarden or Biddenden, may apply for a Special Licence. This will need to be done through the Faculty Office at www.facultyoffice.org.uk, after consultation with the Rector.
For couples where one party has been divorced, re-marriage can be considered. Please discuss this further with the Rector Alex Bienfait.
Fees are charged in accordance with the Statutory fees of the Church of England, as agreed by the PCCs of the parishes. Please consult the fees list by following the link in the left margin.
As part of your introduction to marriage you will be invited to take part in a marriage preparation day.
Please note that confetti must not be thrown in the churchyard of either church.