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 8559catherine@templechurch.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

What’s On In Summary

MonMay12
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
TueMay13
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
WedMay14
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm


Choral Evensong sung by the Bar Choral Society Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
ThuMay15
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm 1:45 pm
FriMay16
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 Talk 11:15 am 12:15 pm
SatMay17
SunMay18
Holy Communion Service 8:30 am 9:00 am

Choral Mattins Service 11:15 am 12:15 pm
MonMay19
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
TueMay20
SIMULCAST ECUMENICAL SERVICE OF PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND FOR UNITY AT THE 1,700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL OF NICAEA (20 May 325) Service 12:00 pm 1:00 pm
WedMay21
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm


Choral Evensong Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
ThuMay22
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm 1:45 pm
FriMay23
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 Talk 11:15 am 12:15 pm
SatMay24
SunMay25
Holy Communion Service 8:30 am 9:00 am

Choral Communion Service 11:15 am 12:15 pm
MonMay26
TueMay27
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
WedMay28
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm


Choral Evensong Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
ThuMay29
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm 1:45 pm
FriMay30
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 Talk 11:15 am 12:15 pm
SatMay31
SunJun01
Holy Communion Service 8:30 am 9:00 am

Choral Mattins Service 11:15 am 12:15 pm
MonJun02
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
TueJun03
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
WedJun04
Choral Evensong Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm
ThuJun05
Holy Communion Service 1:15 pm 1:45 pm

Choral Evensong Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Compline by Candlelight Service 9:00 pm 10:00 pm
FriJun06
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 Talk 11:15 am 12:15 pm
SatJun07
SunJun08
Holy Communion Service 8:30 am 9:00 am

Choral Communion Service 11:15 am 12:15 pm
MonJun09
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
TueJun10
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm
WedJun11
Church open for sightseeing 10:00 am 4:00 pm

Lunchtime Organ Recital: Paolo Oreni Concert 1:15 pm 1:45 pm

Choral Evensong Service 6:00 pm 7:00 pm