Congrats, Patricia & Angus!
Congrats, Sarah & Mike!
“We would just like to thank you for being the perfect celebrant for our wedding. Nothing was a drama for you…not even a big storm! So thank you for everything. You helped make our wedding perfect. From Sarah & Mike.”
Congrats, Caleb & Ashley!
Congrats, Tyrell & Lecette!
2020 Wedding Expo
Wedding shows are a great opportunity to talk to other vendors and couples about officiant services – and especially to make sure that those seeking non-religious options have dedicated celebrants who understand the challenges faced by non-religious people in our culture and can help a couple write and experience a ceremony that fully reflects their values while honoring traditions in their families.
One couple approached me and asked if it would be possible to have a religious wedding, but have some kind of reading or other acknowledgment of their Atheists friends and relatives. I told them about Secular Invocations, offered to provide them with some appropriate readings that could be incorporated, and we talked through other ideas about creating an inclusive experience for all of their guests.
A Humanist Celebrant doesn’t have to officiate your whole wedding to be a valuable part of your team. We can serve as an advisor or even a co-writer for your ceremony, We can suggest inclusive elements for your ceremony, such as a Secular Invocation, and even meet with your wedding coordinator, officiant or another member of your wedding party / coordinating committee to share ideas and guidance.
Wedding Show Conversation Highlight
Conversation with an Atheist couple
One memorable conversation from this wedding show was an Atheist couple who had spoken to several officiants – all of whom had turned them down. They were discouraged and became leery of reaching out to celebrants.
This is a story i hear far too often; people who are hung up on (or worse) by officiants when they ask about having a ceremony without religion. For some, being non-religious has caused the loss of family, friends, jobs, even spouses. It can be a very difficult subject. When talking to a celebrant about a very important moment in life’s journey and a celebration of love, the celebrant should have one focus: how to make it perfect for you.
No matter your religious, secular, or spiritual perspective, you should have a ceremony that reflects YOUR values and is meaningful to you.
There are many non-religious celebrants – you can find them through The Humanist Society website among other sources. You can also use a notary to seal your marriage and have anyone perform the actual ceremony (you’d just need to make your declarations to the notary before they can sign your marriage certificate).
If you’re looking for options, any Humanist Celebrant would be glad to talk to you and help you find the best way for your wedding to be perfect for YOU.
Congrats, Yasmin & Lovell!
