"We want to be able to go into our local parish church, where we are practicing Christians, and under the eyes of the Lord get married, " said Barrie Drewitt-Barlow.

CNN: UK lawmakers to vote on same-sex marriage bill

Tony and Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who are already same-sex civil partners and have five children together, told CNN that it was important to them to be able to marry in front of their fellow churchgoers.

CNN: UK lawmakers to vote on same-sex marriage bill