Incorporating Christianity in my ceremony?

We're doing the three chord strand. I didn't want to do anything that was in your face religious if some people were uncomfortable, but this is something we can keep forever. I chose it in place of a unity candle or unity sand. There are three thick chords, one for me, one for the groom and one represents God. During the ceremony the officiant will say something about it's significance, and then we will braid the three strands together. You can get them in your wedding colors on Etsy.

Many of my couples are not religious themselves, but they have parents who are, or want to recognize their religious roots without making the ceremony about religion. For them, I will invite god to join us at the beginning and thank god at the end; it's pretty palatable for those who aren't believers....

There are many biblical passages that can speak to everyone about love, honor, commitment without specifically being 'religious", and if a guest reads them, they feel more like a gift than an intentionally religious part that has been included against your will.

How about this reading; it took me several times to even figure out that it was a modern version of that Paul letter; I always either introduce it as such or credit it at the end. It might work.

@PurpleKitten, have you discussed this concern with your FH? Am thinking you're speaking with the wrong person here.

If God is very key to your vows/marriage/ceremony, you must and should have a very good convo with your FH. If he will understand your point, he'll make it happen cos he has to be a major part of that choice and will benefit it.... You don't want to push your biggest wish on him. If he loves you he will totally believe that God is the head of a marriage and every family.