I was just on the toilet where undoubtedly my best ponderings occur and I became curious about this. Given the situation of two atheists marrying, what do they do? I wouldn't believe that there would be any church ceremony although some of the same vows may be used. Do they simply get the legal certificate and then whisk away to the honeymoon? At this point in time, the subject is quite intriguing to me.
Me & my girl will have something like the mariage in braveheart without the priest, basicly speak our vows to each other. The legal certificate will be taken care of the day before.
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
Isn't it an oxymoron? Shouldn't they go to the justice of the peace?DesertFox423 wrote:
I was just on the toilet where undoubtedly my best ponderings occur and I became curious about this. Given the situation of two atheists marrying, what do they do? I wouldn't believe that there would be any church ceremony although some of the same vows may be used. Do they simply get the legal certificate and then whisk away to the honeymoon? At this point in time, the subject is quite intriguing to me.
Whoa. You're gonna let some English guy rape her first -like in Braveheart?TrollmeaT wrote:
Me & my girl will have something like the mariage in braveheart without the priest, basicly speak our vows to each other. The legal certificate will be taken care of the day before.
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
Last edited by DBBrinson1 (2007-04-21 20:42:37)
I stood in line for four hours. They better give me a Wal-Mart gift card, or something. - Rodney Booker, Job Fair attendee.
Probable use justice of the peace
Well, my brother had a wedding in a church. God was included in the vows and stuff, however, I don't think my brother or his wife really cared. I guess it just depends on how much of an atheist you really are.
After that, it was Hawaii time!
After that, it was Hawaii time!
I think they have A man read from the Origin of Species of How they "Evolved for each Other" Then he will tell of their Ancestors who fought for many Generations in order for them to Exist and how they Must "Naturally Select Themselves an Offspring" In order to continue the tradition, Then he will bless them in the Name of the Ponderer, The Asker, And the Scientist. It wraps up with a word from Popular Mechanics
J/k i saw that in a magazine once.
J/k i saw that in a magazine once.
Last edited by David.Podedworny (2007-04-21 20:48:32)
Me and the wife wanted things to still be memorable for our parents, so we kinda met them halfway. We got married at a place that just handles weddings, and used a very neutral looking building. We removed all mentions of God and the word 'obey'. It was as much of a traditional wedding as we could imagine. Most folks didn't even notice the lack of religion.
Last edited by InnerMonkey (2007-04-21 20:54:33)
That's what I'd do. I'm Atheist and unless I change my viewpoints, I'll most likely end up marrying a Christian/Catholic girl, and I'd do the whole religious ceremony. It's not really a big deal to me and I don't get offended when people pray or say god around me. I'm fine with it.cowami wrote:
Well, my brother had a wedding in a church. God was included in the vows and stuff, however, I don't think my brother or his wife really cared. I guess it just depends on how much of an atheist you really are.
After that, it was Hawaii time!
Keep in mind that most of a wedding is tradition rather than religion.
I'm the same as you Poseidon. I wouldn't be offended if I had to make promises to something I don't believe (God) in such as I'll be faithful, etc. because I know I will be.Poseidon wrote:
That's what I'd do. I'm Atheist and unless I change my viewpoints, I'll most likely end up marrying a Christian/Catholic girl, and I'd do the whole religious ceremony. It's not really a big deal to me and I don't get offended when people pray or say god around me. I'm fine with it.cowami wrote:
Well, my brother had a wedding in a church. God was included in the vows and stuff, however, I don't think my brother or his wife really cared. I guess it just depends on how much of an atheist you really are.
After that, it was Hawaii time!
Rob Roy. Braveheart had a throat-slitting scene.DBBrinson1 wrote:
Isn't it an oxymoron? Shouldn't they go to the justice of the peace?DesertFox423 wrote:
I was just on the toilet where undoubtedly my best ponderings occur and I became curious about this. Given the situation of two atheists marrying, what do they do? I wouldn't believe that there would be any church ceremony although some of the same vows may be used. Do they simply get the legal certificate and then whisk away to the honeymoon? At this point in time, the subject is quite intriguing to me.Whoa. You're gonna let some English guy rape her first -like in Braveheart?TrollmeaT wrote:
Me & my girl will have something like the mariage in braveheart without the priest, basicly speak our vows to each other. The legal certificate will be taken care of the day before.
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
I would assume that two atheists marrying would go to any marriage celebrant, and that the celebrant's religion wouldn't really matter. I know I wouldn't give a shit.
Church, they probably wouldn't go to though. Weddings can take place pretty much anywhere, mind you.
Church, they probably wouldn't go to though. Weddings can take place pretty much anywhere, mind you.
In the UK its possible to have civil ceremonies in licensed buildings likes hotels, . In July I'll be marrying the missus in a nice country hotel.
"Civil Ceremonies
Legal civil ceremonies must be non-religious in content, so cannot include hymns, religious readings or prayers. The marriage must take place at a registered or licensed venue to be legally valid in England and Wales. Many private premises are licensed to hold civil weddings. Look for approved premises in our Venue Finder.
You can marry at register offices or other licenced premises outside your area."
http://www.webwedding.co.uk/articles/ce … /civil.htm
"Civil Ceremonies
Legal civil ceremonies must be non-religious in content, so cannot include hymns, religious readings or prayers. The marriage must take place at a registered or licensed venue to be legally valid in England and Wales. Many private premises are licensed to hold civil weddings. Look for approved premises in our Venue Finder.
You can marry at register offices or other licenced premises outside your area."
http://www.webwedding.co.uk/articles/ce … /civil.htm
Cool. Were going around europe but not backpacking.TrollmeaT wrote:
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
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Although it has obvious financial benefits, and costs at least 10x as much to reverse.Bubbalo wrote:
Keep in mind that most of a wedding is tradition rather than religion.
As an atheist myself, I would not mind marrying in a church if my parents or my fiancées parents wished it so. I could compromise. I still don't believe in god, but I'm roman catholic, so I could technically do it.
-konfusion
Exactly, my cousin got married at a registry office which catered for the normal wedding scene but just without religious parts. Like the good old "you stand here before god" was removed.Bubbalo wrote:
Keep in mind that most of a wedding is tradition rather than religion.
I'm an athiest and I'm gonna have a chruch wedding. Am I hypocritical? Well, no because for me it's traditional. I will feel a little uncomfortable saying all that God stuff though...
Last edited by =OBS= EstebanRey (2007-04-22 09:53:21)
That sounds awesome.TrollmeaT wrote:
Me & my girl will have something like the mariage in braveheart without the priest, basicly speak our vows to each other. The legal certificate will be taken care of the day before.
Our honeymoon will be back packing across europe
If I ever get married (probably will; it has its benefits), I'll do one of those secular weddings you can have here in Norway. Basically the same as a church wedding, but without the religious mumbo-jumbo. Wedding is a tradition older than Christianity anyway...