Church after divorce, what questions will be asked?

cloverfan

I was just wondering if anyone has married in church following a divorce what kind of questions the vicar might ask? I've been told a decision would be up to the individual but I just wondered. Thanks

LEJC

Yes the decision is up to the individual vicar and is usually based on his knowledge of you as a couple...ie do you attend the church or have strong connections there....


Have you thought abouut a blessing after the official bit....some vicars are more open to that than a full marriage ceremony.


Although you are quite correct its very much the decision of the individual vicar concerned.

Ms_Chocaholic

I've been married twice in a church. The second time we met the vicar beforehand (as you do) to arrange the date and I can't recall any awkward questions at all.

Anzac_Biscuit

My fiance has been divorced and we're having a church wedding (we're Anglicans, in case that is relevant). We were worried it would be an issue but it's been totally fine. Things I would expect to come up would be things like why the previous marriage failed, current church practices, and whether you have discussed it in detail as a couple (to avoid future problems).

It does depend on the minister - I would raise it yourselves and give them the opportunity to air any concerns.