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 to your vision, and conduct it surrounded by your loved ones at a place and time of your choosing. This can 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 specific locations and times that independent wedding ceremonies offer, but also the very personal touch that is, unfortunately, often an afterthought in church or civil ceremonies. An independent wedding ceremony incorporates your personal stories, experiences, wishes, and quotes, and the ceremony itself is tailored entirely to your preferences. There are countless creative possibilities for a symbolic marriage 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? An independent 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—whether 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 early enough to secure 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. This is usually not possible at civil or church weddings.

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5. More Entertainment

Unfortunately, it’s often the case that civil weddings 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 each year and don’t just rattle off their standard scripts day in and day out. 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 with only a very small group of people, without much fanfare, while the independent wedding ceremony serves as the “real” ceremony.