What did you, a non-religious person, do for your wedding ceremony? What was the basic structure? What resources did you use to help you plan?
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posted by charmedimsure
on May 21, 2013 -
38 answers
Where are nice places to get married somewhere in or around Seattle? For the place, what is the general cost? If the specifics help provide a better answer, we're trying for a late-summer, weekend ceremony and reception. Probably 55-65 people.
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posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Jan 20, 2013 -
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Help two budget wedding dorks make the most of appointments, touring venues, etc. What questions do we need to ask in person? How do we get it all done in a weekend? Can we get discounts on entry fees for looking at all these places?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Oct 10, 2012 -
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We are having a non-religious, self-created naming ceremony for our new daughter on Saturday. Can you help with ideas on what, actually, to do to make this a "ceremony" and not just a bunch of people standing around looking at the baby??
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posted by tristeza
on Jul 31, 2012 -
30 answers
What are some creative ways of including or honoring special family and friends in a wedding, beyond the typical bridal party?
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posted by logic vs love
on Jun 14, 2012 -
17 answers
We're considering having our wedding ceremony outside. At night. In winter. Is this completely crazy? Is there any way to make it less crazy?
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posted by logic vs love
on May 16, 2012 -
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Some of my best friends are getting married, and they have asked my husband and I to give a reading during the ceremony. Help us find the perfect reading. Difficulty level: Must be around 5 minutes long.
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posted by erst
on Mar 22, 2012 -
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What is the difference between getting a marriage license and getting married? I mean, do you have to have a ceremony to be married? If so, why do you need a license to do it? Can you just get a license and call it good?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Nov 9, 2011 -
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I am looking for a venue for a cheap, small (35 people), and simple wedding ceremony in Chicago in May 2012 and are looking for suggestions. We are looking for somewhere beautiful where we don't need to do a lot of set up but is also cheap to rent.
posted by bucksox
on Nov 1, 2011 -
4 answers
Ideas for my nursing schools pinning ceremony?? I was thinking about video thank you's during the individual pinning ...
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posted by learninguntilidie
on Oct 5, 2011 -
4 answers
We can't actually make it to a baptism tomorrow... and I'm sure this will rankle the family. What kind of meaningful gift can we give them?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 30, 2011 -
32 answers
We're planning on having a
love letter and wine box ceremony for our wedding, but I don't like wine that much (although a sweeter wine that lasts that long could be an option). What else could we put in the box that would last for 25 years and still taste good/be nice to have? Doesn't have to be food or drink, I'm open to anything.
posted by ajackson
on May 1, 2011 -
13 answers
I am getting married this July in Vancouver (BC), and am currently looking for a DJ for the ceremony. Any suggestions/recommendations?
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posted by Arandia
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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I'm familiar with flag retirement ceremonies conducted by uniformed organizations such as the Boy Scouts. What can I do to have the best flag retirement ceremony conducted by a group of patriotic but yet-unorganized citizens?
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posted by Picklegnome
on Mar 2, 2011 -
5 answers
What is the historical origin and cultural significance of the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony?
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posted by |n$eCur3
on Feb 26, 2011 -
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wedding filter: we have our officiant, but what do we want him to say? the catch - we are the most non-religious people ever. halp!
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posted by assasinatdbeauty
on Jan 9, 2011 -
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We are two very secular people who, for family reasons, are having our wedding ceremony in the Catholic church. What can we do within the restrictions of a Catholic ceremony to make the wedding feel like it's our own?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 8, 2010 -
31 answers
I want to perform some sort of ritual to observe the finalization of my parents' divorce but have no idea where to begin.
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posted by coppermoss
on Oct 10, 2010 -
15 answers
My university is about to open a brand new engineering and technology building. I need ideas for a cool "high tech" ribbon-cutting ceremony.
posted by thisisdrew
on Aug 31, 2010 -
11 answers
My wife is going to be traveling in my car with someone whom I'm really not fond of. What should I do when my car gets back to feel fine about driving it again?
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posted by elder18
on Jun 11, 2010 -
40 answers
Does anybody know of a small jazz ensemble to play our wedding ceremony in New Orleans?
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posted by jaybeans
on Feb 18, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a copy of the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony video in a high quality HD format (like x264 720p about 3GB/hour).
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posted by thewalrus
on Dec 27, 2009 -
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Let's say you want to marry someone, but they don't want a ring. This would be because the person doesn't ever wear rings, not wanting to draw attention to their hands (long story, just know that hand-oriented things are out).
What other options are there for a wedding token? Are there cool options from cultures that do not have the wedding ring as part of their history? Any non-hand-based suggestions are welcome.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2009 -
38 answers
I am getting married in Berkeley California. Are there any beautiful Gothic churches there for the ceremony?
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posted by Ekidnagrrl17
on Sep 22, 2009 -
6 answers
What type of gift, if any, should i bring to a bris? Is a suit and tie appropriate for a man?
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posted by cahlers
on Jul 6, 2009 -
4 answers
Quick: for High School graduation: Do I give my daughter a lei before the ceremony so she can wear it all through (is that tacky?), or only after, as a gift (but then no one will see it)?
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posted by SLC Mom
on Jun 18, 2009 -
16 answers
Point me in the direction of your favorite writing(s) about love - you know, the stuff that talks about it in a way that you always wished you'd thought to.
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posted by jasbet07
on May 1, 2009 -
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How much should of a donation should we give to the Buddhist temple for our wedding service?
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posted by bobbyno
on Apr 17, 2009 -
5 answers
Do house purchase ceremonies exist? I'm searching for a ceremony to perform just before entering a house for the first time after signing the closing papers. This would be analogous to breaking a bottle of wine on a newly commissioned ship, or jumping over the broom at a wedding.
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posted by u2604ab
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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Help me pick out an appropriate reading for my upcoming wedding, something expressing the wish that the love we feel for each other might also serve as a a foundation for a more universal compassion.
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posted by 2or3whiskeysodas
on Mar 18, 2009 -
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The future Mrs. and I don't have a clue as to what we should "preform" for our quite possibly surrealist wedding ceremony. Any suggestions for cynics like us?
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posted by glibhamdreck
on Feb 16, 2009 -
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My friends are not religious but are having a Buddhist blessing ceremony for their baby's first birthday. Help me pick a gift.
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posted by AnyGuelmann
on Nov 8, 2008 -
5 answers
Please help me make our upcoming 8-months-overdue wedding reception memorable and meaningful to those who weren't at our actual wedding.
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on Sep 15, 2008 -
7 answers
I'm about to be the officiate my best friend's wedding (first gig) and I was hoping to find some inspiration for the wedding ceremony. I've known the bride since 5th grade and her husband-to-be since he moved across the country to be with her over 6 years ago. Neither of them is religious, one of them is atheist, but some of family has a strong sense in God. Does anyone have some links to fitting wedding ceremony scripts or a great story from personal experience? They're both fairly silly people, so unconventional is okay.
posted by miasma
on Sep 14, 2008 -
7 answers
We want to incorporate some sort of sand design into our wedding as an alternative to a unity candle. This would be sort of like a
Tibetan sand mandala but nowhere near as complex. How the heck do we go about this?
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posted by desjardins
on Jul 30, 2008 -
9 answers
What rituals do you have in your profession or job? A friend's son - who works in the construction industry - told me about "topping-out parties" once a building's top floor and roof structure have been completed. Now I'm curious about what other professions do. Not so interested in religious rituals though.
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posted by flutable
on Jun 14, 2008 -
38 answers
It's customary for each graduating class to present a class stone which is ceremonially imbedded in this path-way at my high school; somehow I got roped into getting the one for '08, and since I have less than a month to figure this out, I could really use some ideas!
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posted by howgenerica
on May 4, 2008 -
6 answers
I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars.
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posted by madmamasmith
on Jan 13, 2008 -
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