A Ceremony Minus The Religion
Cory wrote:
We are a couple that wants a nice ceremony MINUS the religious undertones thatseem to come along with most officiants we have witnessed. Does anyone have any suggestions for a judge or non denominational minister that can perform an elegant ceremony and leave out the “time and all eternity?”
Hi Cory,
This is a great question, considering the religious climate in Utah. Most of the ceremonies that take place in the state include strong religious themes and references, and have structured ceremonies that include specific religious terminology. However, you will be hard pressed to find the phrase, “time and all eternity” used in many non-LDS ceremonies.
Your best direction would be to contact a number of officiants and ministers in the state, and be very specific about the needs of your ceremony. Non-denominational officiants generally have a number of pre-scripted ceremonies that can be modified to fit the specific needs of you and your fiance. If they don’t have what you are looking for, they should be upfront with you about not being able to perform your ceremony. Make a list of questions and requirements prior to calling and be very up front about your thoughts. A great place to start would be with the officiants and ministers on our site.
Keep in mind also that the ceremony is for you. If your family has reservations or objections to your approach, be sensitive but straightforward in telling them of your desires. This is a one-shot deal (fingers crossed), so make it as relative to you and your future spouse’s belief system as possible.
