5 reasons for a wedding ceremony

It's no wonder that non-religious wedding ceremonies have become increasingly popular in recent years. They offer a lovely alternative to civil ceremonies and church weddings and are currently the talk of the town—not just among young couples.

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What exactly is a non-religious wedding ceremony?

Regardless of the law or religion, you can get married in a non-religious ceremony wherever, whenever, and however you want. All you need is a officiant who will plan the ceremony with you, tailor it exactly to your vision, and officiate it in the presence of your loved ones at a place and time of your choosing. This could be a trained wedding officiant, or even a friend or family member whom you trust to take on this role.


We’ve summarized the following 5 good reasons for a non-religious wedding ceremony:

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1. Individuality

Couples appreciate not only the freedom from time and place that non-traditional weddings offer, but also the very personal touch that is, unfortunately, often an afterthought in church or civil ceremonies. In a non-traditional wedding, your personal stories, experiences, wishes, and quotes are incorporated, and the wedding ceremony itself is tailored entirely to your wishes. There are countless creative possibilities for a symbolic wedding ceremony in front of your friends and family. The wedding officiant you choose will meet with you several times to get to know you personally and learn about your unique love story. Only then will they be able to plan a wedding ceremony that’s perfectly tailored to you and absolutely one-of-a-kind.

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2. Location Independence

Would you like to say “I do” in the middle of the forest, on a boat, in your own backyard, or on a mountaintop? A non-religious wedding ceremony makes it possible to hold your ceremony at any location you choose.

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3. Temporal Independence

No matter what day of the week it is, and whether it’s in the afternoon, at sunrise, or at midnight—a non-religious wedding ceremony can always take place. The only important thing is that, if you’d like a professional officiant, you contact them well in advance of your date.

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4. Surprise, Surprise

A wedding officiant is also happy to get in touch with friends or family members who will play a role in the ceremony or would like to contribute a surprise for you. In civil or church weddings, this is usually not possible.

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5. More Entertainment

Unfortunately, it’s often the case that civil ceremonies are conducted very quickly, while church weddings, on the other hand, drag on forever. Neither is particularly exciting for the bride and groom or their guests. With an independent wedding ceremony, that can’t happen. Wedding officiants work with only a few couples a year and don’t just rattle off their standard scripts every day. What’s more, the personal stories are much more likely to bring tears to people’s eyes, and jokes and laughter are certainly welcome.


To ensure the marriage is legally valid, a trip to the civil registry office is, of course, still necessary. However, this is usually handled on a different day and in a very small circle without much fanfare, while the independent wedding ceremony serves as the “real” ceremony.