Church or registry office?

Hey ladies,
I was just wodnering what everyone's views where.
I like the idea of a church wedding because there are some lovely churches in essex but on the other hand myself and H2B aren't overly religious.
There is a registry office in Braintree which I think looks really nice bit i'm not sure if its really what I want.
I've been twoing and frowing and I think if I can't just choose one and stick with it H2B will prob throttle me.
Thanks x
I was just wodnering what everyone's views where.
I like the idea of a church wedding because there are some lovely churches in essex but on the other hand myself and H2B aren't overly religious.
There is a registry office in Braintree which I think looks really nice bit i'm not sure if its really what I want.
I've been twoing and frowing and I think if I can't just choose one and stick with it H2B will prob throttle me.
Thanks x
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Its not just a choice between registry office and church there are lots of registered premises where you can can married too. Your local council website should have a list of them.
I hope that helps. Good luck with choosing.
But simons.sammy07 doesn't say she's a non-believer - she says that she & her partner aren't "overly religious". I could be wrong, but I take this to mean they're not Church attenders but do have some element of personal religious faith.
The Church of England's own website states that you don't have to be baptized OR a Church attender to be married in Church so they can still consider a Church wedding if they wish .....
http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/faqs/i39m-not-baptised-i-don39t-go-to-church-can-i-still-get-married-in-church.aspx
It's true, spring chicken, that there are lots of other attractive venues where civil ceremonies may take place (known as "approved premises" and simons.sammy07 may well opt for one of these but they're VERY expensive. A Church wedding is generally more expensive than a Register Office ceremony (though not excessively so) but a civil wedding on "Approved premises" is massively more expensive than a Church wedding. Budget may not necessarily be a problem for this particular couple but for many couples it is an important deciding factor.
Many Register Offices are beautiful too - listed buildings in some cases so don't feel that you'll get somewhere of less architectural beauty than a Church. At the end of the day, simons.sammy07 - it's YOUR choice!
Good luck with your plans and with finding a venue that suits you both AND suits your pocket!
Bamba xx
Bamba you got it in one. Moeny is an object and the reason as to why approved premises are out of the question.
I attend church on remembrance Sunday and some xmas services and I am christened but no I am not an avid church goer.
Thank you for your thoughts x
I'm not sure what to do know. Help!
As for the cost - we found civil ceremonies to be cheaper than the church but more expensive than registry office.