St Mary the Virgin,
Cottingham

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Weddings

St Mary’s is a very special place to get married, and there are some things about a church wedding you just can’t get anywhere else. People have been getting married for hundreds of years in this beautiful place.

What’s special about a church wedding?

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A wedding at St Mary’s Photograph by https://fossca.co.uk/

A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage. The ceremony includes God and looks to him for help and guidance. God’s blessing is the main attraction for many couples, whatever their beliefs.You can make amazing vows, or promises, in a church. You can only make vows this big in a church. These vows, made in public, will help you to stay together and grow together. God and your church are there for you to help you keep your vows.

Who can marry in church?

If you live in Cottingham you can get married at St Mary’s. If you don’t live here, but you were Christened here, or your parents or grandparents got married at St Mary’s, or you have attended services at St Mary’s for six months you can get married here. Contact us for further guidance.

What happens next?

Once you have registered your interest in getting married at St Mary’s we will contact you to arrange a meeting with the Rector, who will help you plan your wedding, and arrange for your Banns of Marriage to be read.

A newly wed couple. Photography by Phill Clarkson

The Coffee Shop is now open from 10am-1pm on Saturdays in the Mark Kirby Hall. Come along for tea, coffee and pastries at our friendly cafe.

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St Mary the Virgin
Hallgate
Cottingham HU16 4DD
East Riding of Yorkshire

Charity Reg No 1131553

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The Parish Office is open Wednesdays 11 am – 2 pm and Fridays 1 pm – 4 pm

Parish Office 01482 843808

 

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