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Q.
My fiancé and I are both Christians. We feel that God has blessed us with each other and wish to make a permanent commitment, only we don't have the funds for a traditional church wedding.  Do you feel there is anything wrong with us having a private civil ceremony, just between us two, then having a formal church function when we can afford it?  We need advice in terms of Christianity.

 

A. As a fellow Christian, I don't see a problem from a religious point, of having a civil ceremony, but why not ask your pastor to marry you in a small ceremony in his office rather than having a civil ceremony?  Then, when you can afford it, you can have a vow renewal ceremony with all your friends and family present.  If you are not presently attending a church, ask a family member or friend for the name of their pastor.  Most ministers are happy to perform a small wedding.

 
If you are thinking of having a civil ceremony and not telling anyone that you are married, then giving the appearance of living together, that is a problem.  The Bible says that we are to "flee from the appearance of evil."  As a believer, you are a representative of Christ to those around you.  If you give the appearance of living together outside of marriage, then you are condoning something that the Bible calls a sin.
 
Best wishes to you.
 
Glenna Tooman, ForeverWed.com Wedding Consultant
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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