Your Wedding

Your Wedding Day

The first couple married in St John’s were James Raw and Jane Hagget on 9th October 1834, and today there are around twenty weddings each year.

Today weddings are still a popular part of the ministry of the church with couples celebrating their love in every year since the church was built.

For wedding enquiries please contact the priest-in-charge, the Revd Carol Harris, directly on 01388 778998 or via email shildonparish@gmail.com

The Church of England website has lots to really useful information and advice including:

  • Why marry in a church?
  • Walking through a wedding service
  • Planning your ceremony
  • Choosing your hymns and readings
  • Legal requirements
… and much more! See link below

Zoe and Karl, recently married at St John's Church

Further information about your Church of England wedding