Blessing of a Marriage

Blessing of a Marriage is for use with a couple whose marriage has already been solemnised, and may be used only if the officiating cleric is satisfied that their marriage is not contrary to Canon 31: Of the Solemnisation of Holy Matrimony. The present rite is available at the request of married couples who wish to make an act of thanksgiving and to affirm their promises before God and the Church. The rite may also be used for the re-affirmation of promises by couples previously married in church (for example, on an anniversary of the marriage).