Thinking of Getting Married at St Just in Roseland or St Mawes?
Congratulations!
[Picture credit Angie Green at Fish’n’Pix]
Getting married is one of the most serious decisions we make in life. As well as being a big commitment, it has an impact on family, friends and the whole of society. We are keen to help you to discover why marriage matters, and ways to help you grow and stay together.
In addition to Weddings we also offer the ‘Service of Thanksgiving after a Civil Ceremony’ (Blessing), Renewal of Vows and Anniversary Celebrations.
On this page you will find information about the legalities of marrying in our parish and some helpful links to other sites with regard to planning a church wedding.
Getting Married here …
Of course there are some legal issues to clarify before we can confirm that this is possible, so bear with us as we guide you through the process. If you would like to enquire about being married at St Just in Roseland then please telephone (01326 270871) or email us. We will then contact you and fill in an enquiry form with you. You can download both forms here:
To get married at St Just or St Mawes you need to be able to demonstrate a connection to the church.
At one time you might only have had the right to be married in a couple of parishes such as the one you live in. Under the ‘Marriage Measure’ there are a numbers of ways you can prove a ‘qualifying connection’ and you will discover that you may have the right to be married in as many as 30 or more churches.
Flowers for your wedding at St Just. Our flower team will be delighted to create floral arrangements for your wedding. Elaine and Val have many years experience and will be happy to discuss decorating the church with you. Please contact Val on 07814 793 766 01326 270015 or email val@
An album of her floral images can be seen on Instagram @valdunningfloraldesigns
Flowers for your wedding at St Mawes. We have local florists who we recommend –Helen at The Flower Shed https://www.theflowershedflorist.co.uk/ 01872 560419 email: flowershedtrebilcocks@gmail.com or Catherine Taylor at the Roseland Plant Centre
https://www.roselandplantcentre.co.uk/floristry 01872 501502
Qualifying Connection
You are eligible to marry at St Just in Roseland or St Mawes if:
a) Either of you have lived for 6 months in the parish of St Just in Roseland and St Mawes at any stage of your life
b) Either of you have attended worship at St Just in Roseland or St Mawes Church regularly for 6 months at any stage of your life.
c) Either of you were baptised or confirmed in the parish.
d) Any of your parents or grand-parents were married at St Just in Roseland or St Mawes Church.
e) Any one of your parents, during your lifetime, have lived within the parish for a period of more than 6 months.
f) Any one of your parents have regularly worshipped within the parish for a period of more than 6 months.
If you do not qualify under any of the above criteria, there may be other options which would enable you to marry at St Just or St Mawes.
Please contact the church office (01326 270871) or email us and we will be able to advise you on possible ways forward.
Helpful links …
There are some great things about marrying in church that you might like to know. All you need to help you plan a personal, meaningful, spiritual and beautiful church wedding can be found on the Church of England weddings website: www.yourchurchwedding.org
Church of England Wedding links
