Weddings - Temple Church

With this ring I thee wed;
with my body I thee honour;
and all my worldly goods with thee I share:
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

You are likely to be visiting this part of the site because you have recently got engaged. If that is the case – many congratulations to you both!

First Things First: Some Administration….
The Temple Church is a beautiful church for weddings. In case you are thinking of being married here, it may be helpful to outline the conditions that must be satisfied.

The Church does not have a licence for the celebration of weddings, and it is thanks to kind permission from the Archbishop of Canterbury that we can conduct them here. The Archbishop lays down clear conditions for the granting of the Special Licence that we require. For a couple to be married here, it is necessary that:

i. either the bride or the groom is a member of Inner or of Middle Temple; or
ii. either the bride or the groom is a child of a member of Inner or of Middle Temple; or
iii. either the bride or the groom is a grandchild of a Bencher of Inner or of Middle Temple.

The Archbishop’s office is also very pleased to consider our applications on behalf of couples where:
iv. either the bride or the groom is employed by Chambers in the Temple or by Inner or Middle Temple; or
v. either the bride or the groom is a regular member of our congregation here.

For further details, you may like to download the Wedding Guide and then to contact Catherine de Satgé, 020 7353 8559, catherine@templechurch.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

What’s On In Summary

SatApr18	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunApr19	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Said service according to the Book of Common Prayer Please enter the Temple via Tudor Street. Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Easter Carol Service Sung by the Temple Singers Organ: Rhapsody in E (Darke) Five mystical songs (Vaughan Williams) Organ: Saraband for the morning of Easter (Howells) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel View the order of service. Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonApr20	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueApr21	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedApr22	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital - Charles Andrews (Temple Church) Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Youth Choir Introit: Abendlied (Rheinberger) Responses: Smith Canticles: Howells in B minor Anthem: Alleluia I heard a voice (Janet Wheeler) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuApr23	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriApr24	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
SatApr25	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunApr26	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Said service according to the Book of Common Prayer Please enter the Temple via Tudor Street Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Communion Sung by the Temple Church Choir Introit: This joyful Eastertide (Dutch carol arr Charles Wood) Setting: Orgelsolomesse K259 (Mozart) Psalm: 57 Anthem: Ubi caritas (Durufle) Organ: Herzlich tut mich erfreuen (Brahms) This service will be live-streamed on the Church's YouTube Channel. Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonApr27	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueApr28	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedApr29	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital: Rupert Gough (St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield) Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Church Choir Introit: Let god arise in Majesty (Tallis) Responses: Smith Canticles: Purcell in G minor Anthem: O clap your hands (Gibbons) Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuApr30	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriMay01	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
SatMay02	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunMay03	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Mattins Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonMay04	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
TueMay05	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
WedMay06	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Organ recital: Miriam Reveley (Jesus College, Cambridge) Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Church Choir Organ: Fantasia in G (Parry) Introit: Rejoice in the Lord (Anon) Responses: Smith Canticles: Second service (Gibbons) Anthem: Zadok the priest (Handel) Organ: Fugue in G (Parry) Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuMay07	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriMay08	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 3:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal 3:00 pm– 4:00 pm
SatMay09	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunMay10	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Communion Sung by the Temple Singers Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonMay11	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
TueMay12	Church open for sightseeing (Please note earlier closing of 2pm) 10:00 am– 2:00 pm
WedMay13	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm NO ORGAN RECITAL TODAY Concert 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm Choral Evensong Sung by the Temple Singers Introit: Coelos ascendit hodie (Stanford) Responses: Leighton Magnificat: Murill in E Anthem: Cozzolani Laetatus sum Organ voluntary: Heut’ triumphieret Gottes Sohn BWV 630 (Bach) Service 6:00 pm– 7:00 pm
ThuMay14	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm– 1:45 pm
FriMay15	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm
SatMay16	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day
SunMay17	Church Closed for sightseeing all –day Holy Communion Service 8:30 am– 9:00 am Choral Mattins Sung by the Temple Singers Organ prelude : A fancy (Orlando Gibbons) Introit: If ye love me (Tallis) Responses: Byrd Te Deum: Short service (Gibbons) Benedictus: Short service (Gibbons) Anthem: Thy word is a lantern (Purcell) Service 11:15 am– 12:15 pm
MonMay18	Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am– 4:00 pm Talk: The story of the Temple Church from the Knights Templar to the present day Free as part of the entrance fee. Talk 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm