"Marriage is a gift of God in creation through which husband and wife may know the grace of God. It is given that as man and woman grow together in love and trust, they shall be united with one another in heart, body and mind..." - Common Worship - Marriage Service
Marriage is intended by God to be a creative relationship, as his blessing enables husband and wife to love and support one another in good times and in bad, and to share in the care and upbringing of children. For Christians, marriage is also an invitation to share life together in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. It is based upon a solemn, public and life long covenant between a man and a woman, declared and celebrated in the presence of God and before witnesses.
The overall cost of a church wedding will vary greatly depending on your requirements but there are fixed costs.
The minimum statutory legal fee for a church wedding where both parties live in the parish is £605 for 2026, which covers the Service in Church and Publication of the Banns of Marriage.
Additionally, an Organist Fee of £80 for Mitcheldean or Abenhall is charged.
You may wish for the church bells to be rung. This can also be provided (subject to availability) at additional cost.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of getting married in Mitcheldean or Abenhall, please get in touch.
Need some ideas? Then visit the Church of England's website, where you will find help to plan a personal, meaningful, spiritual and beautiful church wedding.
You are also most welcome to visit our churches and see if they will be suitable for you. Mitcheldean Church is open daily between 8am and 4pm. Abenhall Church is open to visitors by arrangement with the church warden. (Contact Sheila Baker on 01594 543522).
While we are in vacancy and await the appointment of a Parish Priest, please get in touch with our Church Wardens to find out more about the work of our parish or our worship services...
07815 996107 - Cathy Jones (Mitcheldean)
01594 543522 - Sheila Baker (Abenhall)
Our Parish takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. Information about safeguarding in the Diocese of Gloucester is available on the Diocesan website »
The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) is Brett Riches - 07944 680320
Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are Cathy Jones - 07815 996107 and Helen Dunsford 01594 543146
Mitcheldean Church is open daily 8am until 4pm. Abenhall Church is open to visitors by arrangement with the church warden. (Contact Sheila Baker on 01594 543522).
The Church of St. Michael & All Angels
High Street, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HU. Find Us »
The Church of St. Michael
Abenhall, Gloucestershire, GL17 0SQ. Find Us »
Join us at our regular worship services. Find out more here »
Sunday 11am - Parish Eucharist @ Mitcheldean
First & Third Sunday 3pm - Holy Communion @ Abenhall