Humanist wedding (ślub humanistyczny)

Overview

  • It is crucial to understand that a humanist wedding (ślub humanistyczny) is a ceremony that is not legally binding in Poland.
  • To obtain legal recognition, couples must also complete the civil marriage process at the Register Office (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego, USC) either before or after the humanist ceremony.
  • A humanist wedding ceremony is a non-religious, personalized celebration that focuses on the couple’s values and beliefs.
  • It offers couples the opportunity to customize their ceremony and hold it at a variety of locations.
  • The celebrant officiating a humanist ceremony does not register the marriage.
  • Humanist ceremonies are often chosen by secular couples or those seeking a unique and personalized celebration in addition to the required civil ceremony.