International Inter-religion Wedding
Dear NewlyWeds-UK... writes Rebecca to our mailbox here at NewlyWeds-UK towers, I met my fiance 4 and a 1/2 years ago when i was 16, he is a foreign national... ah, not to worry, there are plenty of international weddings, the world is a small place! Rebecca continues ...Is it possible for me and my fiance to get married in a Church of England church, even though he is from another country and a muslim?... hmm, sounds like a job for our Resident Reverend Jan Harney. could you please give me some advice, we have been trying to get married for over 1 year but have not been successful. Oh Rebecca, why does everything seem so complicated when you love each other and just want to get married? Let's see what the Resident Rev has to say...
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Hi Rebecca
Marriage in England is considered valid by our courts, whatever the parties' nationality. However, there is a risk that it will not be valid under the law of the foreign country concerned.This could cause you a problem if you wanted to move back to your partner's homeland later.
You might need a letter from the embassy of that country to say that your marriage would be recognised. It would be advisable to chat to your local diocesan registrar. Your local Vicar can put you in touch with him or her.
I do hope all works out well for you. After 4 years you have demonstrated your commitment to each other.
Every blessing
Jan