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Weddings
a place to exchange vows and love in the sight of God with family & friends

weddingSt Andrew’s seeks to be an open, friendly and inclusive church that offers weddings for those within the St Andrew’s community and those in the wider community. We aim to make each wedding personal and to bring both joy and due reverence to the celebration on the day. We warmly welcome enquiries, to find out more contact our Minister, Rev David Pickering Tel 0113 269 7002 or email.

David usually suggests that you come and see the church on a Sunday to see if it is the right church for you, and is very happy to meet couples to discuss possibilities.

FAQs:
Q. Do I need to ‘belong’ to St Andrew’s?
A. No – our weddings are open to the whole community

Q. Do I need to attend Church on Sundays?
A. No – though some couples choose to come to help them feel at home on the ‘big day’

Q. Does St Andrew’s charge a fee?
A. Yes – our fees cover church costs and supporting personnel, but are usually a small proportion of the cost of the ‘big day’! Contact our minister for details.

Q. Does St Andrew’s marry people who have been divorced?
A. Yes – though the Minister likes to meet with every couple prior to making a booking, St Andrew’s, like other Churches, seeks to be a place of forgiveness and new starts, and looks for sincerity in love and commitment

Q. Does St Andrew’s offer preparation for the day as well as married life?
A. Couples meet with the Minister to plan their wedding service, generally the more couples put into the planning the more personal the service will be for them. In addition, St Andrew’s works with St Edmund’s C of E and Lidgett Park Methodist Church to provide a Marriage Preparation Course

A wedding at St Andrew's
A 'Christmas' wedding at St Andrew's