St John's Church Watford
Weddings at St John's
St John's Church is a stunning wedding venue and can seat over 200 in the main nave. Our traditional church organ and talented organist create the most beautiful music - adding a real sense of grandeur and excitement to your big day. There are some things about marrying in church you just can't get anywhere else. It's your wedding, let us help you make it personal, spiritual and beautiful.
All who live in the parish are welcome to marry at St John's Church, whatever your beliefs, whether or not you are baptised (christened) and regardless of whether you come to church or not. It's your church and we welcome you.
I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage. With my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you, within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
If you are interested in getting married at St John's please get in contact to discuss your requirements us. St John's can host the largest of weddings or smaller more personal occasions. If you have children we welcome them too and can even offer a service of Marriage and Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child or we can design a service to include and involve your children.
We will meet with you to discuss your requirements, to get to know you and help plan your big day. Because of the relationship that will develop with Father David, your wedding will be made truly memorable and meaningful. If you are interested in getting married at St John's please do get in touch.
For more details on planning a church wedding and for lots of helpful hints and tips please visit the Church of England Wedding website and see our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our list of FAQs answer many common questions about holding your wedding at St John's.
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If you would like more information about having your wedding at St John's, then please contact us.
The Church of England's "Wedding" website offers a large amount of information about having your wedding in a church.
Upcoming Services and Events
Monday 4th May
8.00am - Morning Prayer
Tuesday 5th May
5.30pm - Evening Prayer
7.00pm - Faith and a Pint (at the Estcourt Tavern)
Wednesday 6th May
10.00am - Said Mass with Lectio Divina
Friday 9th May
10.00am - Monthly Church Clean and Tidy-up
Sunday 10th May
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
10.30am - Parish Mass with Hymns
2.00pm - Conversations in Jazz / Watford Jazz Junction
Conversations in Jazz
Join us for a very special edition of Ilario Ferrari's 'Conversations in Jazz' providing a bumper afternoon of music and chat from a selection of Watford-based jazz artists with some very special guests.
The afternoon is hosted by Jazz FM presenter Ruth Fisher and Orphy Robinson MBE at St John's Church, presenting one-hour shows from David Gordon (piano) and Christian Garrick (violin) presented in association with 'Oxhey Sounds', Ilario Ferrari (piano/guitar/vocals) and Mari Songs (vocals) and Shri Sriram with his latest acclaimed solo project (electric-bass)
There will also be an opportunity to hear the emerging talent of local-pianist Micol Fusar and to hear a blended choir of children who have taken part in the Watford Jazz Junction's Jazz Train workshops across the last 18-months (including from Bushey Manor, Greenfields, Woodhall and St John's primary schools).