We are delighted that you are considering getting married at Sunderland Minster!
If you would like to be married here, you would be welcome to come along to a Sunday service and afterwards speak to one of the clergy team. Alternatively you can make an initial enquiry through our church office.
If you live in the parish you have a legal right to be married in the Minster. You can find a map of the parish here (https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1AqkDXIW-_kjzbFVUNPdjJQxV12V0XTM&usp=sharing) but in the past, it was larger, covering much of Bishopwearmouth and Hendon – so if you’re not sure do ask!
If you don’t live in the parish, you’ll have to show that you have a “qualifying connection” to Sunderland Minster.
You qualify if either you or your partner:
- has at any time in your life lived in the Minster parish for a period of at least 6 months, or
- if one of you was baptised (christened) at the Minster, or
- if one of you was confirmed at the Minster, or
- if one of you has at any time worshipped regularly at the Minster for a period of at least 6 months
You also qualify if one of your parents
- has lived in the Minster parish for a period of at least 6 months, at any time since you were born, or
- has at any time, worshipped regularly at the Minster for a period of at least 6 months
and finally, you also qualify if one of your parents or grandparents
- was married in Sunderland Minster
If none of these qualifications applies to you, and you still wish to be married at the Minster, you and/or your partner will need to start worshipping at the Minster at least once a month for at least six months in the run-up to the date of your wedding.
The best way forward is to come and speak with us, or email admin@sunderlandminster.org
Click this link to go to the Church of England Wedding site