Celebrate with us!

Congratulations !

We are so pleased that you are considering St John’s for your wedding, and we believe that you will find the magnificent architecture and idyllic surroundings to be among the most picturesque settings in all of London. We would love to help you plan your wedding. You are more than welcome to come visit us or, better yet, attend our Parish Eucharist service at 10:00 am each Sunday to see what St John’s is all about.

Can I get married at St John's?

Getting married at St John’s is not as difficult as you may think. If you or your partner already has a connection to St John’s (and you are both EU citizens), the process is very straightforward. Even if this is not the case, it still may be possible to have your wedding at St John’s - couples who struggle to qualify, can often choose to be married in a civil (registry office) ceremony and then have a service of prayer and dedication at St John’s. These celebrations can have more flexibility in terms of what we can include. A member of the clergy can help you arrange a special day for you and your family.

People who are divorced can be married in the Church of England.

The service

Whether you are looking for a highly personal service or a very traditional wedding, we aim to be as flexible as possible to make your day as special and meaningful as we can (working within the bounds of the Church of England guidelines). If we are not your home church, there are also ways to involve a minister or pastor close to your family within some aspects of the service (provided they are DBS checked). We can also help to arrange your order of service, flowers, music and hospitality

THE BUILDING

St John’s church is a beautiful Georgian building which is light and airy. There is normally seating set up for 200 in the congregation, but it is possible to seat up to 400 with seating in the aisles.  There is also space to have a drinks reception or even a dinner in the Church if you wish to. The church facilities include under-floor heating to ensure a comfortable climate year round, a small kitchen, a wine cooler and newly refurbished lavatories. The forecourt can also be booked to provide you with parking spaces for your guests or for other large vehicles.

The Music

The music at St John’s rivals that of any church in the world. Our choral scholars are postgraduates from the best London music colleges, all early in their careers as professional signers, while our musical director has experience across all musical genres and brings in instrumentalists of the very highest quality. So whatever you want, whether opera, musical theatre, spirituals, traditional choral or contemporary we can arrange the ideal music for you.

Creating a Unique experience

While there are some requirements, actually the service can be flexible to reflect who you are, your own tastes and the story of your relationship.  With our flexible building and helpful team we can work with you to put together a service that is perfectly tailored to you and makes it a unique and memorable occasion for everyone.  We’re on hand to help with music choices, readings and ideas for being creative throughout the service.