A delegation from the Church of England is in the Isle of Man this weekend as part of a new project to boost the number of church weddings.

Church ministers from around the Island are gathering at St Ninian's church this morning to discuss how The Weddings Project can help them improve the support given to couples.

It ties-in with marriage week and Valentine's Day on Monday.

The project website - yourchurchwedding.org - gives information ranging from choosing a hymn to having a wedding on a budget!

It also explains what a Christan church wedding involves, including bible readings, a sermon and the vows.

Project manager Gillian Oliver says the aim is to make planning easier for couples: