As you plan your wedding ceremony, you undoubtedly want to personalize it to who you and your future spouse are as a couple. This is probably the most important and meaningful part of your wedding day, so of course you want to make it special. While most weddings that are religious in nature usually come with their own standard traditions, marriages performed outside a religious affiliation (commonly referred to as “secular” ceremonies), don’t come with built-in traditions. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a wedding ceremony without meaning. Here are some interesting secular wedding traditions to consider as you work through planning your ceremony.
Unity Candle Lighting Ceremony
A common secular wedding tradition is to light a candle. This is a beautiful way to symbolize your unity and new marriage. Each set of the couple’s parents can light a candle before the ceremony. Then, the couple uses the two candles to light one larger candle as a means of sealing their union during the ceremony. It?s even more special since it can get parents involved. The Padlock Ritual

This ritual is one where the couple writes or engraves their names on a padlock, also denoting their wedding date. They can also choose to write an agreed upon wish. Then, the couple will lock the padlock and throw away the keys. This is a way of symbolizing their union and undying love and commitment to one another. It?s very romantic and easy to do, making it a wo...