ReginaPhlange

Hiya all!

My partner and I have recently got engaged and now thinking about the wedding.

We live in the UK and will get married here, so I would appreciate advice and help for the UK please.

We have decided that we would like a Christian wedding, but for it to be held outdoors. Is this possible?

I've been told that some non-denominationals will do this, but I have no idea how to go about finding out more info.

Under UK, if you want to get married in a hotel, park, stately home, etc, you can not have any scripture reading, prayers, hymns, etc. Therefore, it is purely a civil wedding.

Anyway, does anyone know if it is possible to have a Christian wedding outdoors? (which will be legal and will mean that we are actually married!!).

Thanks in advance.

CSchultz

Wow.

I wasn't aware of that.

I have one idea, How about if I fly over there, and you can pick any location you like, and I'll give you the biggest, God glorifying, scripture filled, hymn singing wedding you ever saw.

Then after the Benediction, you will be married, and I wil be in jail.


.....so be it.

Boanerges

It is indeed unfortunate that our friends in the UK have lost so much of their freedom.

CSchultz

Yes it is.

Please don't take my sense of humor the wrong way.

I have great respect for the laws of your Nation. But I am truly shocked to learn that you cannot speak the Word of God in public.

ReginaPhlange

lol ..... I speak the Word of God in public! Theres nothing to stop people talking about God openly here, but .... I don't understand that once you decide that you want to get married outside, you can't mention anything spiritual. This includes all forms of religion and blessings, from all traditions.

Surely, theres no better way to show your love for your future spouse in front of God and loved ones standing in the Lords creation!

CSchultz

All I can say is that if we don't start taking back some of our rights here in the states, we too had better start getting used to that very idea as well.

Obviously I am ignorant of the laws in the UK, but I do have one thought to offer.

Personally, I see a drastic distinction between civil ceremonies, and spiritual.

Have you given thought to two ceremonies?

One, outdoors, to satisfy the state, then another, in church, to proclaim your commitment to one another before God, at His altar.

(“Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.”)

Just a thought.

ReginaPhlange

Yes, we have thought about that, but we want it all to be in one. Doing the wedding in 2 parts doesn't seem right for me.

CSchultz

I understand.

If you don't mind my asking, does having a Non-Denominational wedding bother you?

ReginaPhlange

Nope. I don't see myself fitting in with a denomination anyway. I guess I don't really want that label of being a so-and-so Christian. I am Christian. Full stop. lol

I personally don't feel that it matters where you get married, its about the promises you are making with and in front of God with your partner.

On a little side issue, I find it interesting that within the Catholic church, you can ONLY get married in a church.

Obviously, what I've said here is purely my own opinion and I form no judgement on anyone else and their beliefs.

You are all my brothers and sisters

... but that doesnt mean you'll all get an invite to the wedding!

CSchultz

I appreciate your response.

I was just curious how you felt about non-denom.