Provide a 10-step flow for a heterosexual couple's non-religious wedding ceremony.


Answer: 1) Bride walks down the aisle
2) Officiant welcomes everyone
3) Officiant thanks the bride and groom's parents and all attendees for being there
4) Officiant recognizes family members who have passed away or could not attend
5) Officiant shares a quick history and their experience with the bride and groom
6) Family member or friend shares a non-religious reading, such as a poem or excerpt from a novel
7) Bride and groom exchange vows
8) Bride and groom exchange rings
9) Officiant introduces the bride and groom as husband and wife ("you may kiss the bride!")
10) Bride and groom exit, walking back down the aisle, followed by bridal party