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non religious weddings

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Sand

Sand Report 3 Feb 2005 19:17

Hi Sean, have you tried the Humanist Society? They are probably on-line now. They used to produce brochures on non-religious weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.

Researching:
Tyneside, Norfolk, Ireland, London

Annie in

Annie in Report 3 Feb 2005 16:00

I married at Hedingham castle in 2003. It was a fantastic day, we wed in the banqueting hall and had a horses and carriage to keep up the historical theme.

Lisa

Lisa Report 3 Feb 2005 15:34

it has to be lawful sean otherwise the wedding isn't a real onexxxxx(:

Lynne

Lynne Report 3 Feb 2005 15:32

Hi there One of my friends got married in Gretna Green in the Blacksmith's smithy (?) It involves binding hands together and I don't think its particularly religious. I think your own idea of having a ceremony outside is a good one. Could you not do it your own way with all your guests and then get it done 'officially' at a registrars in your own time. Lynne

Sarah

Sarah Report 3 Feb 2005 15:02

Got married in a gorgeous country hotel. I wanted the big dress, bridesmaids etc but not church. It was a fantastic day!

~~Ali~~

~~Ali~~ Report 3 Feb 2005 14:59

hi there, my sis is getting married in july and the registrar is coming to the hotel and will pretty much go along with anything non religious. if you 'google' alternative weddings there are lots of great ideas!

Merlin

Merlin Report 3 Feb 2005 14:57

The thing is,Is a "Wiccan Priest" legally entitled to perform a marriage ceremony?.Perhaps your Partner wants it done "Lawfully" and not a "Mick Jagger"type of wedding,aka.his with Jerry Hall.I suggest you do it "Her Way" Best wishes to you both,and a Happy Life. Hal.

Researching:
Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island,GG.+CC.+DIZZY & Mersey.

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 3 Feb 2005 14:57

How about a stately home or castle?

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

Sean

Sean Report 3 Feb 2005 14:50

hi guys me and my partner have been together 15 yrs and now decided to tie the knot,as we are not church goers i would really love a non religious ceremony e.g. outside in the woods with a wiccan preist and the tying of hands but as my partner is not really into all things pagan she justs thinks a registry office could do. any suggestions