Weddings
Balquhidder, Killin and Morenish
May we first express our joy and good wishes to you both,
as together you make plans for your wedding.
Marriage is a creation ordinance
Marriage is a gift from God
Your wedding marks the beginning of a new family
At a wedding in church we acknowledge the presence of God
In so doing we acknowledge that Almighty God is sovereign over the whole of life
In the service we ask God’s blessing upon your future life together
Contact your local minister
If either of you are normally resident in the Parish of Balquhidder or the Parish of Killin and Ardeonaig please see me after a Sunday service and arrange an appointment to discuss your plans.
If neither of you are normally resident in the parishes contact me as soon as possible to make preliminary arrangements (details on the home page). You could also contact your own Parish Minister, and ask if he or she is willing to conduct your wedding in one of our churches. If you wish me to conduct your wedding please make this clear.
If neither of you are resident in Scotland contact me as soon as possible (details on the home page). I may be able to conduct your wedding, but you must discuss the matter with me first. It would also be a good idea to contact your own Parish Minister, and ask about marriage preparation and church membership classes in your home area.
You and your local church
If you are not a regular attender at church, we suggest that you make every effort to attend Sunday worship in your local church. (Killin at 10.00 am, Balquhidder at noon)
If you are not an active communicant member of the church, we suggest that you give serious consideration at this time to what part the ‘church’ is going to have in your future family life.
Why do you wish to marry in the church?
If you marry in the “sight of God” - what part will He play in your future lives together?
If a church wedding is important for you,
Shouldn’t the same opportunity be there for your children in years to come?
Are you ready to play your part - actively supporting your local church?
The service
A wedding is a religious service. As a Church of Scotland minister, the service offered will be a Christian Marriage ceremony in accordance with the practice and procedure of the Church of Scotland. The wedding service will conducted in one of the Parish Churches, or Morenish chapel.
See below for a link to an outline of the Service.
I do not preach at weddings, however readings are from the Bible. A friend may read from the Bible at the service. Bible readings are discussed as part of the preparation. Passages from other sources are more appropriate during the speeches at the reception.
It is inappropriate for the wedding party and congregation to be distracted during a religious service by photography (either still or video). With prior permission it is possible to video the service as long as it is non-intrusive. During the signing of “The Schedule” and after the service I am quite happy that photographs be taken inside the church.
Requests for other forms of service should be made to the respective denomination.
You should contact the appropriate Registrar at least 3 weeks before the wedding.
You must collect the wedding “Schedule” in person from the Registrar
during the week prior to the wedding.
