Would you be wed by the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster describes its religion as "pastafarianism". Photo / Facebook

The "Top Ramen" of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and his colander wearing followers are celebrating a matrimonial victory this week.

The church has announced its official approval to perform marriages in New Zealand.

Approved by the registrar-general of births, deaths and marriages, it was listed in the New Zealand Gazette.

A follower has expressed his interest in becoming a celebrant for the church. Photo / Facebook

The church describes itself on its Facebook page, where it has 781 'likes', as holding a belief in pirates, "the original Pastafarians, were peaceful explorers and it was due to Christian misinformation that they have an image of outcast criminals today".

They also note a fondness for beer, claim every Friday as a religious holiday, don't take themselves too seriously and embrace contradictions.

- nzherald.co.nz