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hondabob09
Mar 22, 2006, 10:14 AM
My daughter has decided to marry her soilder at the courthouse so she is able to go to germany with him on his orders can she still have a church ceremony without it being wrong

NeedKarma
Mar 22, 2006, 10:15 AM
Is there a question here?

CaptainForest
Mar 22, 2006, 10:28 AM
Yes she can. Although the "official, LEGAL" marriage will be that of the courthouse one. But many people renew their vows on their 20th anniversary, or whatever, so no problem renewing them after 1 day!

It's not common, but that doesn't not make it wrong.

kp2171
Mar 22, 2006, 11:44 AM
As I said in your other post, we had a reception instead of a second ceremony, and even those who were sad they couldn't attend the wedding had a great time at the celebration.

If she really wants to have a ceremony you might want to send out notices to all you'll invite later, stating the need for the civil service but the intention for a formal service later. Would give people time to understand the situation and ask questions if they don't.

Fr_Chuck
Mar 22, 2006, 12:24 PM
It will depend upon your denomination, it would not be a "wedding" but a blessing of the wedding. Most churches allow it, I don't know of one that does not, but with churches I am sure some don't

I would suggest a private wedding with the preacher instead of the court house, most ministers marry a couple in his home all the time, I know I do. For people who can't afford a "church wedding" I am sure I do as must do, we don't charge any fee but take a donation. ( normally 20 to 50)
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