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Secular Ceremonies
Secular (or non-religious) ceremonies are one of Rev. Chris' specialties! Whether you're looking for a quick and easy Justice of the Peace style, let's elope tonight type of wedding or a more structured non-religious ceremony Rev. Chris has you covered!

Many couples are choosing to be married outside the physical and ceremonial constraints of the Church. Some choose to be wed in a beautiful park, others on the middle of a frozen lake during ice fishing season (pausing the service, of course, when one of the flags pops up) - or anywhere in between.

Think about it - if you could get married anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why limit yourself to the traditional? How about the steps of the Capitol? Your work place? Miller Park? Lambeau Field? Maui? Cancun? Your living room on Christmas Eve? No matter where or when you choose to be married, count on Rev. Chris to be there, ready to deliver your 100% customized ceremony.

Below is a sample Secular Ceremony. Click on any item for a description as well as options and suggestions.

  1. Greeting
    Officiant welcomes everyone, thanking them for sharing the special day with the couple, and announces the purpose of the day (the wedding).
  2. Giving the Bride Away
    Father (or other important person) gives the bride to the groom
  3. Statement of Purpose, Affirmation of Intent
    Officiant gives a brief talk about the bonds of marriage and asks the bride and groom to affirm that they've reached this day of their own free will and that they intend to marry.
  4. Vows
    This is the central focal point of the ceremony. It is at this time that the Bride & Groom make their promises to eachother.
  5. Exchange of Rings
    Rings are the visible sign of an invisible bond between husband and wife. They are given to eachother so that all may see that their heart and soul have been pledged to eachother.
  6. Unity Ceremony
    Many couples choose to use symbolic ceremonies to reaffirm their vows, the joining of their two lives.
  7. Pronouncement
    The familiar 'I now pronounce you husband and wife...'
  8. Presentation of Newlyweds
    Officiant turns the couple around to face those in attendance and introduces them as husband and wife.