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Mika
Expert November 2013

Non religious venues: Where did you get married?

Mika, on June 16, 2012 at 2:41 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 45

Neither FH or I are really practicing members of any religion. He was baptized Catholic and I was baptized as a Methodist, but neither of use have set foot in a church for years. Now that it's time to start looking for ceremony venues, I'm not really sure where to start. I'm sure one of the local...

Neither FH or I are really practicing members of any religion. He was baptized Catholic and I was baptized as a Methodist, but neither of use have set foot in a church for years. Now that it's time to start looking for ceremony venues, I'm not really sure where to start. I'm sure one of the local Methodist churches would have us, (probably a catholic church too? I'm not very well versed in their rules) but a church just seems awkward for us. My sister was married in our parents back yard (an idea fh and I both abhor) by a preacher from her hubby's church. I'm sure there are a zillion non-religious options, but I'm not sure where to start. And who do you get to officiate, if you don't really want religion in the ceremony? What did you do for a low or no religion wedding?

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  • Mrs. Clark aka Mrs Awesomepants
    Master November 2011
    Mrs. Clark aka Mrs Awesomepants ·
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    We got married at an aquarium and the officiant was a friend of my mother's who is a judge.


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  • LadyHopkins
    Super May 2012
    LadyHopkins ·
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    Our wedding was definately not non religious but I'm sure that a similar venue would be perfect for a non religious ceremony. We got married in a park with my FIL as the officiant. Having an outdoor wedding is a very good option.

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  • akmprvn
    Expert December 2012
    akmprvn ·
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    It's up to you both and if you're both non-religious types (like me and FH) find a good officiant, JoP that fits you both and a non-religious venue. Non-denominational chapels are great. The ones I found in my neck of the woods are budget friendly and can be great for small/intimate weddings.

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  • Shellie
    VIP July 2012
    Shellie ·
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    Didn't read all posts....

    but we are getting married at the same place as our reception venue. Good weather permitting we will be married outside, bad weather will be inside in a separate room from the reception.

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  • R
    Just Said Yes July 2010
    Rosemary ·
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    We got married at an amazing venue provided by Anoush. They provided the venue for the reception as well. Great service, Great venue, Great wedding

    http://www.anoush.com/

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