# Getting Married in a Church in the UK

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/guides/church-weddings

Church Near Me explains UK church weddings: most couples can marry in a Church of England parish with a Qualifying Connection even if they do not attend weekly. From 1 January 2026 the statutory legal fee is £566 plus £39 for banns (£605 in the home parish). Optional extras are extra. Confirm figures with the parish — we checked the Church of England page on 13 August 2026.

Read the full guide: https://churchnearme.org.uk/guides/church-weddings