Category Archives: Weddings

More weekend celebrations

There were celebrations in St Mary’s, Avington as the friends and family of Paul and Julie Garabette came to enjoy a short Service of Blessing for their Marriage. The bride’s father, a retired Christian minister, spoke movingly from Psalm 37, … Continue reading

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A special weekend in the life of our parish

Last weekend was another special weekend in the life of our parish—with many things to celebrate. First, it was so good to welcome the family and friends of Steffan and Francesca to celebrate their wedding in St Mary’s Easton on … Continue reading

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Wedding Season 2018

We are well into wedding season now – with six weddings on our books over the next few months.  I really enjoy weddings – moments of sheer joy and excitement for all concerned. Just good news!  They are such a … Continue reading

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Wedding Season 2015

This is an historic posting – please see the up to date weddings page from the home page of the website for up to date information on our weddings policy in the Parish Photo above (c) David Watts Photography and Flowers … Continue reading

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Marriage Preparation Day at St John’s Itchen Abbas

If the build up to a wedding is not enough to put your nerves on edge, surely attending marriage preparation in a church must really be the worse thing of all!  And I would not have been surprised if the … Continue reading

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Wedding Season!

This is a former posting, please see the Weddings Page for up to date information on weddings in the Parish We are now well under way in the Wedding Season. We have seven weddings in the churches of the Itchen Valley … Continue reading

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