Christian friends at non-religious ceremony

I am in a slightly similar situation - except with both of our families. We do not practice or belong to any religion, however, both of our families are very Christian. Although my dad wants a minister to officiant the wedding, that will not be happening. I am just going to let things unfold, generally, people won't even bring up lack of / or extreme amount of religion during the ceremony, they will be too excited for your marriage and the reception. I hope this helps!

I wouldn't worry about it at all. I came from a religious background and my mother really wanted us to have a religious ceremony, but we didn't want that. so we are just doing a non-religious wedding. I don't care about how they feel because it is my wedding not anyone else's. You shoul

I was raised catholic and I am definitely less religious now then I used to be. My FH is not religious at all though and he was adamant that we do not get married in a church. I know a lot of my friends will understand but a lot of my family is still very active in the church. I took all this into consideration but at the end of the day it is our wedding and we need to do whats best for us. I know my family will be there to support us and they will get past the fact it is not religious. I wouldn't say anything in advance, if you are not getting married in a church they will probably get a hint.

I don't think you should even worry about their opinions at all. It is your day that reflects you and your FS and they should just be happy that you are happy.

As others have said! This is your day do everything exactly as you want! I'm assuming you wont be having the ceremony in a church then? THat's a pretty easy way of letting people know it'll likely be less religious!

If anything maybe have a program for guests? So they can see that there is a reading but that the overall vibe wont be the same as a typical wedding mass?

No need to say anything or worry about it. If they are offended that you didn't have a traditional Christian wedding, I'd be questioning just how good of friends they really are in the first place. More likely than not, though, they won't say anything about it and if they do it'll be more out of a place of interest or curiosity. I know I grew up religious and even though I was not personally Christian for many years prior, I only attended my first non-religious wedding in my mid-20s and I was super surprised by how short it was lol Since then, most of the weddings I have attended have been non-religious, except for my brother's.

Fortunately, my whole family is aware that I am not a religious person nor is my fiance, so none of them are expecting a religious wedding. Perhaps some of the more distant family that I haven't seen in years may not be aware of my non-religious lifestyle but if they are surprised or upset that's their issue to deal with. I'm only inviting them out of courtesy anyways lol