Civil & Non-Religious Wedding Officiant in Northridge, CA
A meaningful wedding ceremony does not have to include religious elements.
A Ceremony Centered on Your Relationship
Couples choose civil and non-religious ceremonies for different reasons. You may not follow a particular faith, may prefer to keep religion separate from your wedding, or may simply feel that a secular approach better represents you as a couple.
Choosing this type of ceremony does not make the occasion less significant. Your wedding can still recognize your relationship, the promises you are making, and the importance of the moment without relying on religious traditions.
Our focus is on respecting the direction you want for your wedding and providing an officiant experience that feels appropriate for the occasion.
What a Civil or Non-Religious Ceremony Can Include
A Style That Fits Your Plans
You may prefer something simple and direct or want a warmer, more personal tone. The ceremony can take an approach that feels comfortable for you.
Personal Vows
Sharing your own vows gives you an opportunity to express your promises and feelings in your own words.
Meaningful Readings
A selected reading can reflect an idea, value, or sentiment that is significant to your relationship without introducing a religious element.
Personal Details
Other details that matter to you can help the ceremony feel more connected to your relationship and the wedding you are planning.
Who Civil & Non-Religious Ceremonies Are For
A civil or non-religious ceremony may be right if you do not follow a particular faith, prefer a secular wedding, or simply want the occasion to focus on your relationship rather than religious traditions.
This approach can also suit couples who want a straightforward ceremony without feeling tied to a traditional faith-based format. What matters is choosing an approach that feels comfortable and representative of the two of you.
We welcome couples from different backgrounds, beliefs, relationships, and walks of life, including LGBTQ+ couples.
Want greater emphasis on individual details, or want faith to play a central role?
Why Choose Married By Mary for a Civil Ceremony?
Your officiant should respect the kind of ceremony you want to have. We bring experience, flexibility, and a welcoming approach to couples choosing a civil or non-religious wedding.
17+ Years of Experience
We have served couples and families since 2009, bringing more than 17 years of experience to weddings and other meaningful life events.
Flexible Ceremony Approach
We recognize that couples have different ideas about how their wedding should feel. We respect the direction you choose without assuming your ceremony needs to follow one standard format.
Welcoming & Respectful
We welcome couples with different backgrounds, beliefs, and relationships and approach each ceremony with respect for the people at its center.
We Travel to You
As an independent service-area business linked to Northridge, we generally serve couples throughout an approximately 70-mile radius.
What to Expect
You do not need every part of your ceremony planned before reaching out. Start with the details you already know.
Tell Us About Your Plans
Share your preferred date, ceremony location, and the basic details of the wedding you are planning.
Share Your Preferences
Let us know the tone you prefer and any personal elements that are especially important to the occasion.
Prepare for Your Ceremony
With an understanding of your plans and preferences, we can focus on providing an officiant experience suited to your wedding.
What Makes Eternal Love Weddings Different
We are not just officiants. We are storytellers, legal professionals, and advocates for equality. Our team is composed of ordained ministers who are fully licensed to legally perform your ceremony and handle all required documentation with the City Clerk’s office in New York.
From our first meeting to the moment you say “I do,” we work alongside you with compassion and care. We understand the emotional weight of these moments and we do everything we can to ensure they are handled with attention, grace, and personalization.
Couples choose us not only for our professionalism, but for the trust we build, the cultural awareness we bring, and the calm presence we provide on one of the most important days of your life.
Civil Wedding Officiant Services Around Northridge, CA
Married By Mary serves couples throughout Northridge, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding Southern California communities within an approximately 70-mile radius.
Because we are a service-area business rather than a fixed-location wedding venue, we travel to the people we serve. Contact us with your ceremony location and preferred date to discuss availability.
FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a non-religious wedding ceremony?
A non-religious wedding ceremony is a secular approach that does not center the occasion on religious beliefs or traditions. Instead, the focus can remain on the couple, their promises, and the significance of the occasion.
Can a civil wedding ceremony still be personal?
Yes. Choosing a civil ceremony does not mean the experience has to feel generic. Personal vows, readings, and other meaningful details can help make the occasion more representative of you.
Do we need to have our ceremony details decided before contacting you?
No. You can reach out with the information you already have, such as your preferred date, location, and the type of ceremony you have in mind. You do not need every detail decided before contacting us.
Do you travel for civil and non-religious ceremonies?
We generally serve locations within an approximately 70-mile radius of Northridge, CA. Contact us with your preferred date and location to discuss availability.
Proudly Serving All Couples
Love is love. Eternal Love Weddings serve all couples with equal respect, care, and celebration. We are LGBTQ+ inclusive and actively affirm all identities, backgrounds, and belief systems. No matter who you are or whom you love, you are welcome here.
We also work with interfaith and multicultural couples, designing ceremonies that embrace shared values and reflect what matters most to you as individuals and as a partnership.
New York-based
From city rooftops to quiet backyards, historic landmarks to community centers, we are honored to perform ceremonies in a wide range of settings. Eternal Love Weddings is proud to serve all boroughs of New York City, Long Island communities with equal commitment and flexibility.
If you are planning a local ceremony or a destination-style celebration close to home, we are ready to make it extraordinary.
Let’s Plan a Ceremony That Fits You
Your wedding should reflect who you are as a couple, including your choice about the role faith plays in the occasion.
If you are looking for a civil or non-religious wedding officiant in Northridge or the surrounding area, tell us about your preferred date, location, and what you have in mind. We would be honored to hear about your plans.