Aren't non-religious weddings just as beautiful as religious ones?

[Vesuvius87]

Perhaps as an atheist, I fail to understand why some people think a non-religious wedding isn't a real marriage. There was someone here that claimed there has to be religion involved in the marital vows or else it's pointless. It's him I want, not the bible, nor god nor a priest.

I respect people's views but to think it's not special just because I don't go to church, don't believe in pledging my loyalty to a fictitious being nor praying to imaginary friends doesn't mean non-religious weddings are pointless. Aren't both non-religious and religious weddings beautiful in their own ways? There are still vows in both and it's still a celebration.

[IloveWinters]

I think it's more beautiful because that really opens door for beautiful marriage without pressure of religious rituals...

[Vesuvius87]

Exactly. It's him I'm committing to and it's the same vows of being there during the good and bad times till old age.

[bowenw]

Yes. It is a celebration of love regardless of anything else.

[Vesuvius87]

Exactly. We're both atheists so I'm glad there is no need to compromise on religion. I'm still looking forward for the ceremony, all my close friends and family there, my wedding dress and the party; those are the same things included in religious ceremonies.

[bowenw]

Congratulations and I wish you all the best.

[Vesuvius87]

Thank you

[bowenw]

Thank you for the MHO. 😊

[Nikki1989]

100% they are. We had a non-religious wedding, and it couldn't have been more perfect.

[Vesuvius87]

Exactly. Church isn't the only place to get married.

[Nikki1989]

Religion is not needed for anything.

[jahaims]

I had a non religious wedding. I got married on a good friend's property and we let him write the whole ceremony. It meant a lot more coming from a good friend.

[MrDaveAPSI]

I HATE weddings, in general. I wish i didn't have to go to my cousins one in October, but it's family, so, yeah

[Vesuvius87]

It's not for everyone, esp to those that never want to get married. I always wanted my wedding day.

[Anonymous]

Yes of course.

[Nice222]

Mine was.

[Vesuvius87]

Great