ENI — Churches in England and Scotland are taking part in wedding fairs to encourage couples to get married and to do so by marching down the aisle rather than into a registry office.
“Helping to create a wonderful wedding day is important, but we also provide support and guidance before and after the big day,” said Rev. Stephen Blakey, a Church of Scotland minister who organized a local wedding fair. “Marriage is a lifelong journey. We hope our wedding fair will be good for all those involved — the young couples planning their wedding, the exhibitors who are looking for business, and our church.”
The Church of England was a newcomer this year to the National Wedding Show in London. Those attending said its stand made a contrasting and modest note among stands promoting goods and services. The church has also published Making the Most of Weddings, which suggests ways to make the big day greener and less expensive.
