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How to organize a secular ceremony?

2022-12-15T11:53:33.422Z


Have you chosen to organize a secular ceremony for your wedding? Here's the step-by-step guide to orchestrating the best day of your life.


At present, more and more brides are choosing to favor a secular ceremony rather than a religious ceremony for their wedding.

Symbol of commitment, this one allows the newlyweds to confirm their vows, in a simple spirit.

But how to organize this symbolic event?

Here are the different steps to orchestrate this beautiful day.

Organizing a secular ceremony: choosing the ideal place

Unlike the religious ceremony, the secular ceremony has the advantage of being able to be celebrated anywhere.

The majority of newlyweds choose a bucolic place, in the open air.

Some opt for the traditional beaches or orchards, while others make bolder choices.

Everyone is free to choose the place of their choice, provided they request authorization beforehand if it is not a place that is in the public domain.

Similarly, it is essential to have a plan B in case of bad weather.

Agree with your partner on the style of secular ceremony

Another big advantage of the secular ceremony: it is a very free concept, both in terms of its location and its content or format.

Before any preparation, it is therefore essential to agree with your partner to find out what each person wants and how he imagines this unique moment.

Organizing a secular ceremony: choosing the officiant

Given the rise of secular ceremonies, some people have made it their profession.

There are therefore professional officiants, ensuring the preparations and the smooth running of this moment.

However, many married people also prefer to delegate this mission to a loved one.

Better to opt for someone organized and rigorous.

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Define the different highlights of the secular ceremony

Although the secular ceremony is relatively free in terms of organization, it generally responds to the same codes from one marriage to another.

The festivities begin with the entrance of the future spouses.

They also exchange vows during the ceremony.

Some of them choose to add a ritual.

Finally, as in church, the bride and groom leave the place of the ceremony under the benevolent eye of their loved ones.

Choose a ritual

To accompany the secular ceremony, there are many different rituals.

These are symbols of commitment, to be determined according to the personality of the bride and groom.

For example, some spouses opt for the romantic release of doves, while others prefer to embody their epicurean spirit through the ritual of wine.

Write your vows

A highly anticipated step during a secular ceremony: the exchange of vows!

Each bride must write vows for her future husband.

For the emotion to be there, they must be prepared conscientiously.

This is undoubtedly the highlight of the ceremony.

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Accompany the secular ceremony with texts and music

During the secular ceremony, the bride and groom are the center of attention.

However, they are usually not the only ones talking.

Many couples choose to involve some of their guests in this celebration.

Speeches are therefore expected.

However, these should not be too long and too numerous at the risk of generating an endless ceremony.

Music also accompanies the various highlights of the ceremony, such as the entrance of the bride and groom, the ritual or the exit of the newlyweds.

The songs broadcast must be chosen beforehand.

Of course, all this also requires a certain technical equipment.

For the smooth running of the secular ceremony and so that all the guests can hear all the stages of the event, it is necessary to provide a power supply, in order to connect a microphone and a sound system.

To do, or not, a repetition

Finally, some bride and groom choose a rehearsal before D-Day. The latter is not mandatory and some couples even prefer to leave room for the unexpected and emotion during their wedding.

Source: lefigaro

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