Can we still have a church 'wedding'?

[I.W.]

Actually, my husband and I did some very simple but legal marriage
registration in HK for some reasons. There was no ceremony at all.

Frankly, we still want to hold a formal church ceremony in the States (I am
in the process of moving to the States) inviting friends and relatives to
attend. However, the fact is, we are already legally married. Can we still
hold a church ceremony, just like renewing our vows?

Thanks in advance,

Ivy

[Ron Ng]

>However, the fact is, we are already legally married. Can we still
>hold a church ceremony, just like renewing our vows?

So long as you keep it small with only very close family in attendance.

Ron Ng Knows!

[Kelli Hughes]

I would suggest having a ceremony, but it wouldn't be a wedding or
renewal of vows. You could still wear the dress and have a reception
and such, but the ceremony would actually be a blessing of your
marriage. There is a section in "The Book of Common Prayer" (Episcopal)
that outlines a ceremony for the blessing of a civil marriage. That
really makes the most sense in this case. Good Luck.

Kelli

"I.W." wrote:

> Frankly, we still want to hold a formal church ceremony in the States (I am
> in the process of moving to the States) inviting friends and relatives to

> attend. However, the fact is, we are already legally married. Can we still

> hold a church ceremony, just like renewing our vows?
>

> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ivy

[Ron Ng]

>There is a section in "The Book of Common Prayer" (Episcopal)
>that outlines a ceremony for the blessing of a civil marriage. That
>really makes the most sense in this case.

Not unless they are Episcopalians!

Ron Ng Knows!

[Robert Joy]

Regardless of what others have previously stated, the answer is
YES.
The bottom line is this and others can argue as much as they want
to, it is up to the minister, priest, vicar call him or her
whatever, they can all decide and if you want to discuss this
further please email me privately @ wedd...@yours.com or visit
my website where you will see examples of ceremonies
http://www.weddingsweddings.com the home of free ceremony
examples.
Have fun and you can decide don't let others stop you from what
YOU both want to do.
Happy New Year
Reverend Robert Joy

I.W. <yosh...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:84nq6j$qt...@imsp212.netvigator.com...

> Actually, my husband and I did some very simple but legal
marriage
> registration in HK for some reasons. There was no ceremony at
all.
>

[PaulTOlson]

You're confusing the "sacrament" of marriage with the "legal institution" of
marriage.

You came into the "legal institution" of marriage (giving you certain rights
and responsibilities under the law) when you signed the paperwork, if you
haven't had a church wedding, then you still have not had the "sacrament" of
marriage (which recognizes your union in the eyes of the church and, according
to some, God (but I think God is bright enough to figure out you're in love
without the help of a cleric).

I strongly doubt any officiant would object to performing a marriage ceremony
for you under these circumstances.

Paul T. Olson
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http://member.aol.com/PaulTOlson
P.O. Box 592, Ishpeming, MI 49849

[Tofu43]

>Regardless of what others have previously stated, the answer is
>YES

Rev. Robert Joy
You are so right !!!!
Blessings
Rev. Stephanie
http://memberpage.women.com/health/reikihealer/Weddings.html