How would a Athiest host a wedding?

[jordan m]

traditional weddings are usualy spiritual (chirstian/catholic) weddings.if there were two athiest getting married, how would they host a wedding?

[Maui]

why not have a small ceremony wher you both exchange vows but without any spiritual aspect

[QueenZee]

um probably not even in a churchsomething outside in a nice garden place ...But it wouldnt really be so much of a big difference ya kno as far as what the person would say whos marrying yall

[oh no it's ashley]

my cousins are atheist and when they got married, they asked the pastor to leave out "God". I didnt think it made sense that they got married in a church and everything.. but watevs.

[Chael]

You can either hire a justice of the peace or you could have one of your friends get ordained then they can do the wedding for you.

[♫critter♫]

Most likely at a park or courthouse.You don't need to be religious to love someone and commit to them.

[akimity]

first of all, its called a secular wedding not an "atheist" wedding and its not taken place in a church(offcourse) and there are no priest talking nonsense about god (a justice of the peace takes the place of a priest, i believe)just you, your wife/husband and loved onesthose are the only people who matter

[Skyhawk]

Civil ceremony with a Justice of the Peace or other non-religious person authorized by the state to perform weddings.The religious aspect of weddings has nothing to do with the actual process in the eyes of the state.As long as the couple has met the requirements of the particular juristiction, a ceremony is not even necessary.

[amybeth1018]

I am not an athiest but I was one religion and my husband another and we did a hand blessing wedding and read poems with a JP :BRIDE and GROOM, please face each other and hold hands. BRIDE, these are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you.These are the hands that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever. These are the hands that will work along side yours as together you build your future.These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.GROOM, these are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief wracks your mind.These are the hands that will hold your children in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLESSING OF THE HANDS BRIDE, please face GROOM, and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.These are the hands you will place with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family.These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief wrack your mind.These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.GROOM, please hold BRIDE hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.These are the hands that will massage tension from your neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.Bless these hands that you see before you this day.May they always be held by one another. Give them the strength to hold on during the storms of stress and the dark of disillusionment.Keep them tender and gentle as they nurture each other in their wondrous love. Help these hands to continue building a relationship founded in grace, rich in caring, and devoted in reaching for your perfection. May GROOM and BRIDE see their four hands as healer, protector, shelter and guide.

[A boy]

hire the pope.....=D