I officiated over a beautiful belly dance wedding once. Very secular, and completely heartfelt. One of the most moving unions of 2 people I've ever seen. I've never been to non-theist funeral. I loathe preachers at funerals. They exploit the dead. Has anyone ever been to a non theist wedding or funerall?
I had a friend who incorporated Japanese and Jewish traditions with some Greek philosophy and a Star Wars light-saber father-daughter dance. In retrospect, it was a really nice wedding.
At the time—still being a Christian—I didn't think so; I didn't think there was enough Jesus in it. Now... Haha! Not so much.
My son just got married in a beautiful, god-less ceremony. There were a couple of poems read -- nothing religious -- probably the most beautiful wedding vows exchanged that I have ever witnessed.
I have been to Pagan handfastings. I don't think I have ever been to an atheist wedding or funeral. My daughter married a Jewish guy, and they had a Judeo/Pagan wedding. It was beautiful. At least they weren't Christian.
yes - Sweet! - and I have also been to a reliousy'ish one that was also great and done by the friends of our Mandy and a woman (pastor?) religion wasnt really mentioned and the choir were mandys friends and they didnt sing hymns. just really nice songs in harmony.