No Rings
by durhamgirl | 14 April, 2009 - 14:36
Hi Resident Rev,
Please could you advise me if it is possible to get married in a church and not exchange rings - bride & groom. Or is the ring considered an essential part of the wedding service to CofE. I know non-church weddings need not include it.
many thanks
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Dear Durham Girl
I've looked up notes for marriage which uses the phrase "If desired" about the exchange of rings - so I guess they don't need to be exchanged.
You'll need to make sure the Vicar knows as the blessing and giving/exchanging of rings is built into the service and he or she will read it automatically unless well briefed. I've never done a service without this bit.
As far as we are concerned a ring is simply a symbol of unending love because it's a complete circle. You may decide to still exchange rings but there is no obligation to wear them...
Over to you
warmest
Jan
Jan Harney (Rev'd)
http://www.asineden.co.uk