Non-Denominational Wedding

Tracy&Brian Posted: Oct 17, 2005 04:53 PM

Non-Denominational Wedding

We are planning to have a non-denominational wedding. (FI is Catholic and I am Jewish and neither one of us are at all religious) We want absoloutely NO mention of religion or God whatsoever.

Has anyone been to a wedding like this before? If so, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know of someone besides a Justice of the Peace that will perform a ceremony like this?

Ellsie Posted: Oct 17, 2005 04:59 PM

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Hi!

I am in the same boat.. while my Fiancee share the same religion (by family default), we want a completely religion free ceremony.. I found an awesome interfaith minister named Hilda Gieco. Just because the ceremony doesnt mention god.. it doesnt mean it cant be spiritual! if you want her info I can send it.. or you could probably just google her.

MCDO15 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:00 PM

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we had a non-denominational wedding.
it was about love and family at our ceremony and included a rose ceremony... if you would like more info, send an fm and i can tell you my officant (who rocks) and some of readings

BHW Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:01 PM

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I went to a wedding where the bride and groom had a private wedding ceremony with immediate family beforehand (they did this in order to be legally married-I think they used a justice of the peace) and then had the kind of ceremony they wanted in front of everyone. They chose various readings and read vows they had written to each other. They also had someone sing a song during the ceremony. There was no mention of religion or G-d. Many close friends and family members read the selections and it was a really nice ceremony. I also attended another wedding ceremony that was non-denominational. A friend of the couple performed the ceremony. The ceremony also consisted of readings and vows. I really liked the ceremonies because the readings and readers added a personal touch to the ceremonies.

lulugrrl Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:07 PM

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I am in the same boat. My family is Jehovah's witnesses, and his catholic. I ended up with Jenine Burns fom ilovetodoweddings.com
So far she seems great, and I just got my ceremony rough draft, really nice!!! And no mention of God, souls spirit, blessed...trying to make everyone happy and...still have a nice ceremony. If you want moreinfo on what my ceremony is like let me know

Good Luck

jens Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:52 PM

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Posted by Tracy&Brian

We are planning to have a non-denominational wedding. (FI is Catholic and I am Jewish and neither one of us are at all religious) We want absoloutely NO mention of religion or God whatsoever.

Has anyone been to a wedding like this before? If so, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know of someone besides a Justice of the Peace that will perform a ceremony like this?

I'm in the exact same situation. We are using a Judge who happens to be a friend of the family for the ceremony.

heidla Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:58 PM

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We also wanted a religion free wedding. I took a page out of 'Friends' and we had one of our dearest friends ordained online and registered with the city. He married us in an amazing ceremony.

NYCtoSEA Posted: Oct 17, 2005 06:58 PM

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Our ceremony will have no mention of the word god. We're using Rev. Deb (Ceremonies of the HEart). She is a vendor on here and is awesome! She sent us a file of what seems like a million choices for readings (some from the bible, most are not). She is open and is working with us to design a ceremony that reflects us.

JLP Posted: Oct 17, 2005 07:03 PM

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My MOHs wedding was non-denominational. Her ceremony was elegant and extremely touching. The ceremony was perfectly tailored to them.

She used Reverend April from the Church of Ancient Ways. April was fantastic. FM me if you want some info.

BJandDan Posted: Oct 17, 2005 07:18 PM

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I just met with April Gismondi of the CHurch of Ancient Ways last night with FH. She is really amazingly nice! She sat with us, asked us what we want, gave us some suggestions. She said she will email us by thursday what the format could look like with different ideas. I got it today! It is amazing. She is a vendor on here.

SummerBride06 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 08:29 PM

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i would love to have a non-religious wedding with no mention of god. unfortunately i am forced to have a FULL MASS at a catholic church i envy you having the option to choose

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Oct 17, 2005 09:39 PM

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Posted by NYCtoSEA

Our ceremony will have no mention of the word god. We're using Rev. Deb (Ceremonies of the HEart). She is a vendor on here and is awesome! She sent us a file of what seems like a million choices for readings (some from the bible, most are not). She is open and is working with us to design a ceremony that reflects us.

We are using her too! She really is wonderful! I would definitely recommend you meet with her!!

Tracy&Brian Posted: Oct 18, 2005 10:29 AM

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Wow, thanks for all the suggestions ladies! Does anyone know a good judge on the island that performs weddings? If so, please FM me.

Thanks!

Theatrimelz Posted: Oct 18, 2005 10:38 AM

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Hi,

I am also having a non-denominational wedding with no mention of 'God' etc... I also need a judge or some sort of officiant if someone can FM me suggestions and prices if possible...

alioop4282 Posted: Oct 18, 2005 12:12 PM

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Me too!
I need someone who who not be religious AT ALL. No mention of God or anything like that. Please help!

cindyandkevin Posted: Oct 18, 2005 12:47 PM

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My officiant is Fr. Tom McCormick, he's a vendor on this site. He can perform the ceremony in a suit and not make any mention of God or anything religious. He'll make the ceremony conform to your wishes!!! FH and I met with him and felt very comfortable, we booked on the spot!

aje78 Posted: Oct 18, 2005 06:22 PM

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Same here if anyone has a number for a judge please FM me--Thanks!!!

NYCtoSEA Posted: Oct 18, 2005 07:09 PM

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Posted by SummerBride06

i would love to have a non-religious wedding with no mention of god. unfortunately i am forced to have a FULL MASS at a catholic church i envy you having the option to choose

Don't be so envious - my choice comes with the price of comments from my mother. Which I will hear for the rest of my life.

SummerBride06 Posted: Oct 18, 2005 08:51 PM

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Posted by NYCtoSEA

Posted by SummerBride06

i would love to have a non-religious wedding with no mention of god. unfortunately i am forced to have a FULL MASS at a catholic church i envy you having the option to choose

Don't be so envious - my choice comes with the price of comments from my mother. Which I will hear for the rest of my life.

i can handle comments. comments don't bother me. what bothers me is that i wasn't given a choice in the matter--it still irks me and will continue until the mass is over. so i still am envious of those who were able to make their own choices. i still can't believe i couldn't.