The ultimate broad church, Unitarianism is a historic non-conformist faith, which emphasises individual choice and deciding for yourself in spiritual matters. Today's movement emphasises the shared quest for meaning, rather than any specific beliefs. Members may come from a variety of religious backgrounds, their beliefs ranging from liberal Christian to religious humanist to New Age. About 900 wedding ceremonies take place in Unitarian churches each year.
Flexibility is key.
The exact form of and content of your ceremony is individually agreed between you and the local officiant - not any supervising body. In Britain, divorcees actually form a higher percentage of those getting married in Unitarian churches and chapels than for any other denomination or faith. In the ceremony, references to God may be omitted in favour of other material, such as poetry, which may reflect your beliefs. Couples can choose their own readings and write their own vows - provided that the marriage wording remains. You do not have to be a Unitarian or belong to a Unitarian congregation in order to be married in a Unitarian church, chapel or meeting house.