Grooms pose together in their dark green suits for their secular ceremony.

Gay Wedding With Secular Ceremony

Photography by Les Bandits

Alex & Chris married in a botanical-style wedding with a secular ceremony in France! The couple really wanted their big day in an industrial, green atmosphere with a few boho touches to remind them of the South of France. Their original wedding was supposed to take place in September 2020 but they patiently waited and were able to have the day a year later with their exact vision! All we have to say is, it was worth the wait!

Secular ceremony for a gay wedding in France

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Alex & Chris

Wedding stationery with peach, red and black wedding cards with quotes from Pulp Fiction

The two grooms get ready together and help each other put on their bow ties

Grooms walk back down the aisle in forest green suits and maroon waistcoats as white confetti is thrown over them

Grooms sit together laughing on a brown leather sofa surrounded by pampas grass and subtle boho touches

Groom sit down on a sofa together for their secular ceremony

The grooms put on their white rose buttonholes as they get ready for their wedding day

The two grooms in dark forest green suits share their first kiss as a married couple

Wedding boxers embroidered with the couple's catchphrase

French wedding stationery flatlay with red and neutral dried flowers

The two grooms are walked down the aisle together for their secular ceremony in an industrial wedding venue

Wedding altar decoration set up with brown leather sofa with pampas grass and foliage decor

Two matching pairs of brown leather shoes

The groom in a dark green suit puts on the wedding ring onto the groom's finger

Glass box with gold rim holding the grooms' wedding rings on a bed of greenery

Wedding guest performs a wedding reading during the secular ceremony in France

Engraved silver bracelets for the grooms

Two grooms in dark green suits stand in front of brown leather sofa and pampas grass decor at the altar

Industrial style wedding venue decorated with a rustic brown sofa and pampas grass

Secular ceremony

The secular ceremony was the moment that made Alex & Chris laugh and cry. All their guests still talk about it! The secular ceremony was particularly emotional, all the guests were crying including the photographer behind her camera. It was magical! Having a secular ceremony was the best way to celebrate their love as it incorporated more of the personalities and beliefs of the couple. There was a thunderstorm during the ceremony that made Alex & Chris feel like they were alone in the world, lost in nature, and surrounded by their loved ones.

Green wedding theme

The theme of Alex & Chris' wedding was nature with a colour palette of green, burgundy and beige as the dominant colours. There was a lot of vegetation in the decoration. The thunderstorm actually contributed to the theme and helped enhance that botanical and 'natural' vibe! It was important to Alex & Chris to choose a venue with an industrial style. So they decided on the shed, which is open to nature, with gorgeous metal beams and arched windows in the background.

Wooden wedding seating chart with pillar candles in glass vases

The groom dances with the wedding guests to celebrate the wedding

Personalised sketch of the couple on the chocolate wedding favours

Plain white plates and white napkins with a green leaf place name with calligraphy

Rustic wedding venue with personalised chocolate wedding favours

Rustic wooden wedding table plan with pillar candles in vases

Wedding entertainer playing the guitar as part of the wedding band

Acrylic wedding table names with white pillar candles for rustic gay wedding

The wedding band plays for a gay wedding in France

Fluffy white dog wearing a collar made out of greenery and flowers

Simple and minimal rustic wedding tablescape with white plates and napkins with leaf place name

Three tier rustic buttercream wedding cake with pink rose and decorative foliage

The two grooms walk under their marquee during golden hour decorated with festoon lighting and rustic tablescape

Outdoor wedding reception seating area with minimal styling under a marquee with festoon lighting

Rustic wedding venue with outdoor seating area

Silver bucket full of ice and alcohol for wedding drinks

Wedding guests eat some ice cream together at the rustic gay wedding in France

Two grooms stand with their wedding party in mismatched outfits

Charcuterie boards with a cheese tower and plenty of grapes for the guests to enjoy

Rustic wooden banquet tables decorated with white plates, napkins and leaf place names

Acrylic wedding table names with pillar candles and bud vases full of flowers and succulents

Cheese tower with grapes on a charcuterie board for wedding guests

Groom Outfits

Both grooms wore matching deep forest green suits. They got their suit inspiration from Pinterest and loved how good it looked when two grooms were in matching outfits! They preferred this style to opposite looks or reversed colours. Despite being very fashionable themselves, we have to say that their dog, Snow, also looks dashing in his pretty flower crown! He also matched the green wedding theme as well! So adorable!

Two grooms embrace each other for their first dance as the wedding guests wave their sparklers in the background

Two grooms stand together holding hands in green suit jackets on a foggy day

Two grooms sit together with their pet dog, Snow, wearing a collar made of greenery

Smiling grooms rest their foreheads against each other during golden hour for their couple portraits

Grooms wearing matching outfits with dark green suits, floral bow ties, and silver wedding rings

Two grooms walk along together in dark green suits for their gay wedding after their secular ceremony

Two grooms smiling together as the sun begins to set in their matching wedding suits

Grooms rest their foreheads together as they pose for couple portraits

Grooms in green suits for their wedding in France with a secular ceremony

The two grooms walk together holding hands walking their pet dog, Snow, wearing a collar made of greenery

Two grooms share a kiss under the archway in the evening

Grooms in dark forest green suits close their eyes and lean against each other on their wedding day

Grooms walk together with green suits followed by their wedding party waving colourful smoke bombs

Two grooms kiss in matching waistcoats kissing as they wave sparklers

The grooms celebrate their amazing wedding day with their wedding guests to fireworks

Grooms hold hands showing off their new silver wedding rings

Live wedding band performing at the wedding for entertainment

Wedding guests and the two grooms wave sparklers and enjoy their epic sparkler send off

Green is one of those colours that is flattering on everyone! You can't go wrong!

If the party mood goes down, send some shots for all your guests!

Alex & Chris

Alex & Chris' secular ceremony gave the couple the ability to show their love in the way they wanted to. If you're deciding on what ceremony you might like to have take a look at our civil, handfasting, unplugged ceremony info and our overall ceremony guide. This couple has certainly nailed their sparkler send-off pictures...they must have read our guide on how to nail your sparkler send-off!