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The General Synod voted to relax the rules under which the couple must marry in the church where either the bride or groom worships unless they obtain a special licence. The reforms are expected to be introduced in 2007 after a government review of civil registration ceremonies.
The change has raised fears that clergy at picturesque churches will be overwhelmed by couples who favour a pretty medieval building for their photographs over the red-brick utilitarian style used by some modern architects.
The Rev Stephen Trott, Rector of Pitsford near Northampton, said: “It’s always been difficult to make sure that applicants meet present requirements.”
Canon Nicholas Feist, Team Rector of Middleton, Manchester, said: “Let’s get real in the year 2004. Let’s vote for deregulation and do all we can to encourage couples to marry in church before God.”
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