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humanist wedding ceremony script on offbeat bride 20 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

This humanist wedding ceremony script has a surprise Rick Roll

We knew the minute we saw this humanist wedding ceremony script that Lauren and Sean wrote with their Humanist officiant, Leigh Bradley, that it had to be shared with y’all. If nothing else, the Rick Rolling is solid gold, but this one also includes several lovely readings and a “Three Things” section, where the couple […]

Halloween Elopement on Offbeat Bride photos by Rachel Brookstein Photography 29 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Beautiful waterfall nerdy Halloween elopement

We had a Halloween elopment for insurance purposes, but we said our vows by a waterfall and the park was deserted and we really felt like we were the only two people in the world.

The challenges of having a Humanist wedding in the UK (from an officiant's perspective!)

The challenges of having a Humanist wedding in the UK (from an officiant’s perspective!)

In the UK, it isn’t easy to have a secular wedding. Religious weddings have a section focusing on the couple, but there’s also a big focus on their religion. With 71% of young people in Britain describing themselves as non-religious, this isn’t preferred for a lot of couples.

Here are the challenges of having a Humanist wedding in the UK…

Scottish elopement as seen on @offbeatbride #weddings #scotland #bohemian

Let this winter elopement in Scotland sweep you off your feet

These two wanted an intimate and gorgeous elopement in Scotland, and they got it. Private five-course meals, cakes with sparklers, a fabulous ceremony setting, and even some haggis. Can you imagine a more romantic way to share your intimate vows? Don’t miss the bride’s fabulous floral gown, the scenic sights at the hotel, and the hailstorm that followed.

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Owls, house banners, and eerily accurate Harry Potter details at Kayleigh & Dougie’s Scottish Harry Potter wedding

When you see the DIYed details of this Harry Potter wedding in Scotland, you’ll wonder if magic actually exists to make these details so amazingly accurate. We’re talking The Daily Prophet, a truly fabulous Honeyduke’s sweets table, house banners, wand place cards, a sorting hat, a phoenix cake, A Quibbler, an Azkaban photo booth, and real owls! The groom got a little surprise at the reception with a shout-out to his faves, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This one is a must-see, all you Potterphiles.

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Mel & Tevis’ crafty vegan space wedding

This couple had some twists that threw some family members for a loop, they’re secular, vegan, and genderqueer. But after embracing all of these characteristics, the pair felt like themselves which made them feel AWESOME. Don’t miss the D20 glass-clinking alternative, the memorial bouquet charms, puzzle guestbook, tons of DIY projects, and the best quote about hips you’ll read today… guaranteed.