Lucy and Alex share with us their experience of getting married at the House:

"While considering venues for our marriage, Christ Church stood out as the most meaningful and magical option. Christ Church means a great deal to both of us, considering that it is where we met and our relationship started. It seemed only natural that almost seven years after meeting on the first day of fresher’s week, we came back to Christ Church to get married.

Christ Church is important to us in a greater capacity than just as a place we studied. It was where we formed lasting friendship groups (most of whom were also at the wedding!), it was the first place we lived together as a couple and the place where we grew into adults. That’s why it felt more than anything like coming home to get married. The perfect place to end that first chapter of our lives, before embarking upon our next adventure as a couple.

The cathedral was an excellent venue, not just for its stunning picturesque looks, but thanks to all the staff who helped ensure that the day ran smoothly and provided suggestions on how to best enjoy what the college has to offer. Many of our guests who had also studied at the House, mentioned how nice it was to come back and see everybody after a few years away and it really was a magical day for all involved. We wanted to give a special thanks to Clare Hayns, the chaplain, who was fantastic throughout the whole process in organising our marriage in the cathedral. Having been a great support and friend to Lucy during her undergraduate studies, it was a wonderful opportunity to be married by someone we were close to, making the ceremony incredibly personal and meaningful."

Current members, regular congregants and Old Members graduating within 10 years can get married at the House. For more information, please contact Clare Hayns, College Chaplain, at clare.hayns@chch.ox.ac.uk.