Weddings, Baptisms & Funeral Services

At Theydon Garnon we recognise that there are special spiritual moments in our life that are recognised by special services.

Weddings

In 2008 the rules on getting married in a particular church were simplified (www.yourchurchwedding.org).

 

The changes will mean an engaged couple can be married in All Saints' Theydon Garnon if just one of these applies:

  • one of them was baptised or prepared for confirmation in the parish;
  • one of them has ever lived in the parish for six months or more;
  • one of them has at any time regularly attended public worship in the parish for six months or more;
  • one of their parents has lived in the parish for six months or more in their child’s lifetime;
  • one of their parents has regularly attended public worship there for six months or more in their child’s lifetime;
  • their parents or grandparents were married in the parish.

 

For those living outside the area it is possible to marry here if you:

  • Regularly attend. By attending church regularly for a minimum of once a month for six months you can become eligible to be married by banns as if you lived in the Parish.
  • Common Licence. This requires one of you reside in the parish for a minimum of 15 days before the issue of the Licence. Application can be made to the Diocesan Registrar or a local clergyman acting as a Surrogate for marriages.
  • Special Licence. Application can be made to the Archbishop of Canterbury for a Special Licence. This is an exceptional means and is only advised when there are good pastoral links with the church in which you wish to marry.

 

For further information please read the Church of England's 'Life Events' section on Weddings.

 

To make arrangements or to ask questions please use the 'Contact Us' button below.

 

Fees

Please use the 'Contact Us' button below to enquire about relevant fees. 

 

Facilities

The church has a large car park, toilets in the church hall and extensive grounds where photographs can be taken.

 

Reception Venue

All Saints Theydon Garnon has an extensive connection and history with the Chisenhale-Marsh family who own Gaynes Park, Essex (please view our History section of the website). We are therefore delighted to recommend Gaynes Park as a beautiful reception venue to compliment your wedding in our Grade 1 listed Church. The Barns and Orangery at Gaynes Park, which became the National Winner for ‘Best Venue’ in the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards is situated approximately 2 miles from the Church.

 

For further information regarding Gaynes Park, please visit their website: www.gaynespark.co.uk

 

Please use the ‘Contact Us’ button below with your details and questions and we will respond as soon as possible.


Baptisms

All Saints welcome new candidates for Baptism. 

 

Baptisms of babies, children and adults can take place during congregational worship starting at 9.15am on a Sunday morning or in a separate service which can be arranged in consultation with the Vicar or Associate Priest.

 

To make arrangements or to ask questions please use the 'Contact Us' button below. 

 

Further information about Baptism can be found on the Church of England website https://churchofenglandchristenings.org

Funerals

The clergy are always ready and happy to minister to anyone in the parish who asks for them. After a death, family or friends of the person who has died usually ask a local funeral director to make the arrangements on their behalf, but you are welcome to contact the Vicar directly, if you wish. The 'Contact Us' button below can be used. 

 

Families are welcome to use All Saints for the funeral service. The churchyard is open for new burials to persons resident in the parish or on the electoral roll at the time of death.

 

There are rules governing memorials and headstones which apply to all churches in the Diocese of Chelmsford.  They can be found here.

 

https://churchofenglandfunerals.org