Im Buddhist and my fiance is - um, capitalist so I was researching how to have a non religious wedding ceremony. These are some of the elements of the ceremony that you could incorporate. One of the things I thought about is having one of my guests, particularly someone I respect, as an officiant. As we’ve already done the legal ceremony, it could just be someone who gives us blessings. 

• Processional. The processional is where the bridesmaids and bride enter the ceremony site. 

   

• The giving. Traditionally the officiant asks, with differing variations, ‘Who gives this bride?’ However in more modern times, this question may be skipped altogether or asked differently depending on the circumstances. Many couples pay for their own weddings now and may be older and established or on their second wedding. Therefore the father may not be giving her away. 
• An opening reading. This can be a poem or a saying from a favorite book. A friend or family member are good people to choose for the reading.
• Words of marriage. Typically the officiant will say a few words on the meaning of marriage and can even discuss what marriage means to the couple.
• Vows. The officiant can just ask if you take each other in marriage and you can reply with a simple ‘I do’ or you can expand on this area by saying your own vows you have written ahead of time.
• Exchange of rings. This is the part of the ceremony where the bride and the groom give each other a ring to signify their unity.
• Lighting of unity candle. This is an optional piece. You can also substitute lighting a candle with placing two roses in a single vase.
• Declaration of marriage. The officiant will declare you man and wife.
• Introduction of newlyweds. This is your first introduction to your guests as a married couple.