NewlyWeds-UK

We do weddings superbly in the Church of England. At the risk of blowing our Parish Trumpet I'd go so far as to say that we are THE experts. We're also pretty good at funerals and fantastic at Thanksgivings and Baptisms (and we don't charge for these latter two services, unlike the civil naming ceremonies that are becoming popular). But what you may not be aware of is that the Church is able to offer a service of Blessing after civil marriage. read more »

Well it's that time of year again when most of us are destined to sit in hot cars in traffic jams or on suitcases in the airport awaiting delayed flights and hoping desperately to be re-united with said suitcase when actually arriving at the holiday resort. We must be mad! read more »

I'm secretly praying for sunshine again tomorrow as I'm officiating at another wedding. The bride and groom are both lovely and, as we've spent quite a bit of time together, I'm getting to know them better. But it's Billy, the father of the bride, that I know well. Very well in fact, as I had a year long relationship with him last year. read more »

My husband got notice of a new tax code today. It took into account various criteria, except that he is married to a chocoholic with expensive taste (only the FairTrade 70% stuff will do) - or really that that he is married to anyone for that matter! read more »

Dear Resident Reverend

This isn't strictly wedding related but I wondered if you could advise what the current thinking is among churches about non-married couples living together? Does the view change if they are engaged and preparing for marriage?

Are there churches which wont baptise people who live with their partners and what about marrying couples which live together?

Thank you read more »

What happens when a husband and wife decide to start a blog and share the ups and downs of their marriage with the world? Thousands of visitors from all walks of life become loyal readers and join in the conversation. Say hello to WifeAdvice.com. read more »

Dear NewlyWeds-UK and Resident Reverend,

I was reading your articles and I was particularly struck by the reference to divorce. I am myself divorced, some 7 years ago. Life was not better without my husband. I married a man I did not love, but even so my the time we had divorced I had certain grown very fond of him. I had a very difficult 5 years post divorce and found myself close to a breakdown. I am now happily engaged to a man whom I love with my whole heart and whom I am excited to be marrying in August 2008. read more »

Regardless of age or marital status, Ontario-based wedding media company TheWeddingRing.ca is giving men and women of all ages and marital status a fabulous reason to feel like a prince and princess for an evening. Taking place in February 2008, The Brides' Ball runs in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation™ of Ontario and it's set to be a magical night in more ways than one. read more »

Dear Reverend,

I would like to take my (future) wife's name, rather than her taking mine. I know this is unusual, but it is possible?

Could you talk me through the process?

Thank you,

Tom Charles

The nation is being faced with a new type of dating. The sort that enables you to fit it round your work and other weekly commitments. Online dating is the the 'courting' and I'm pleased to say that it seems to be uniting couples around the world.

Here at NewlyWeds-Uk.com we have been notified by our friends at Match.com of a romantic meet that happened online and led to Wedding Bells. We thought you'd love to hear how online dating led to getting married! read more »