Do i avoid mentioning religion in my wedding?

If your religion/faith are important to you and FH, and you want them to be part of the vows you're making to each other, then include them. If you have guests who would be "offended" by your beliefs (unless they include something illegal or immoral -- which I'm guessing they don't), they can decide not to come if it's a major issue for them. But, I think you should be true to yours and FH's beliefs.

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No, nothing illegal or immoral. I was thinking in cases other than our vows such as songs.Thank you!

Do what makes you happy.. your guest are there to celebrate your day and enjoy your day, not the other way around.. if they’re “offended” then it sounds like a personal problem... everyone has the right to freedom of religion and if it was the other way around I don’t think they’ll take your beliefs into consideration...

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LOL! I assumed the beliefs you think might offend don't include anything like animal sacrifice or polygamy.... I think, especially for the ceremony, the couple's choices and beliefs should be a high priority. If there are songs you love with religious meanings/connotations, I think that's your choice to make!

I’m not catholic, but I’ve never been offended by a catholic wedding. It’s very rare for every guest at a wedding to be of the same faith. I don’t see how that would be a problem.

I have Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, and Atheist guests attending my wedding. We are getting married in a church. Your friends and loved ones know who you and your fiancé are and they are they to celebrate your union. It shouldn't be an issue at all. The only thing I would ask about is if they have any dietary restrictions, as many religions do. We are also making sure that all food at our buffet wedding is clearly labeled.

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I was mainly just worried that they would think that we weren't respecting them by including anything of our religion (songs etc.), but what you're saying makes sense.

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Thank you! I have made sure to accommodate dietary restrictions.

No you dont have to avoid anything unless they have dietary restrictions then that's something to be courteous of. I had different religions at my wedding but they are there to celebrate you and your new hubby I actually didn't think of this as an issue because honestly it shouldn't be one theres always people with different beliefs and faith. We had christian song and a short word given at our ceremony my hubby doesn't believe in anything and he didn't mind it which was/is the only person I was taking into consideration. Dont worry about offending anyone this is your day and if they're people you know I dont think they would expect you not to do something related to your faith. Hope you have a beautiful day 💖

We're protestant, but nearly ALL our relatives on both sides are Catholic. Theologically, there are things about Catholicism I don't agree with (heck, we're Lutheran and the whole theology I believe in is grounded in what Martin Luther thought the Catholic church was wrong about...), but that's never influenced my attendance or appreciation for the beautiful, meaningful Catholic wedding masses we've attended. (Although, I'm not a huge fan of the "Catholic gap," but I understand why it happens and just find ways to fill the void between the mass & reception.) We've also attended Jewish and Hindu ceremonies and the weddings of "devout" atheists, and enjoyed them all. Have the ceremony that is perfect for YOU!

PS -- daughter's wedding was a non-denominational Christian ceremony at a country club-type venue followed immediately by the cocktail hour and reception. At the end of the night, one of my Catholic sisters-in-law told me we'd just blown her "Catholic kids'" minds because now they know wedding ceremonies can "actually be fun, personal, and SHORT!", since they'd never attended anything but Catholic wedding masses.... Diversity and being exposed to new things is GOOD!

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Interesting story! Thank you for replying, it really help me!

If someone that you invited from a different religion invited you to their wedding, you’d be on board with them having their culture and religion even though you’re a guest, right? It’s like that for them! You can also provide a guide in the programs so your guests don’t feel lost. This is especially common in Catholic weddings.

If it was their wedding, would you be offended if they included their own beliefs?
It’s your wedding day. People who love you will want the ceremony to be meaningful for you. Anyone who would sneer or make negative comments about your faith on your wedding day should not be invited. The ceremony should be witnessed only by people who support you no matter what their beliefs are. Faith is part of who you are from your very soul. I can’t imagine not being my whole self when making such a huge commitment. It would feel fake.

View Quoted Comment This completely. I would assume guests would understand that you are using your faith in your ceremony. If they are offended by religions other than their own, then they may have a bigger problem, especially when it’s a day of celebration.

It is fine, acceptable, and honestly a bit expected your wedding will center around your beliefs. Honestly as long you accommodate diet needs it'll be fine

I wouldn't avoid having religious stuff at your wedding whether it offends some people or not. We are having a protestant Christian ceremony and a lot of people that are coming are atheists or Catholics. I'm not worried about it. 🙂 We are making sure to have some non-pork options for our seventh day adventist family members though.