What should a non-religious wedding include?

How to write nondenominational wedding vows you’ll love

Define what marriage means to you.
Make promises to your new spouse.
Incorporate spiritual beliefs, if you have any.
Sprinkle in some poetry, lyrics, or meaningful quotes.
Acknowledge the past, present, and future of your relationship.

What are some symbols that represent marriage?

What Are Symbols of Marriage?

The wedding ring or band.
Double hearts.
Butterflies.
Unity candle.
Birds (especially doves)
The infinity symbol.
Bride and groom images.

What does a non-religious wedding ceremony look like?

A non-religious wedding ceremony is exactly what it sounds like: a series of vows and readings not tied to any religion. In doing so, your officiant will help you include important readings and vows from various religions.

Can you get married in a church if you’re an atheist?

Yes, atheists do get married in churches. People of other religions who believe in God marry in churches. Their marriages are valid in the eyes of the church. Atheism is not a religion, never was, never will be.

What is a wedding symbolic of?

The marriage ceremony is abundant with symbols that reflect the basic and important elements of marriage: Love, Mutual respect, Equality and Sacrifice. These symbolic actions are often repeated three times stressing the belief in the Holy Trinity, in which God is represented as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

What happens at a non-religious wedding?

These will include an exchange of rings, and perhaps an embrace, candle-lighting, a wine cup ritual or a hand-fasting ritual.

How do you do a non-religious wedding?

Check out these 6 ways to have a non-religious wedding.

INCLUDE LIVE MUSIC. Have a musical prelude for guest entertainment, for your processional (so grand), and for during and after your ceremony.
INCLUDE A SPECIAL READING.
HAVE A UNITY CEREMONY.
SAY YOUR OWN VOWS.
HAVE A MUSICAL INTERLUDE.
TAKE A MOMENT.