This thread has been helpful for showing us the diversity of wedding practices. Just last week, the friend of mine who is having a court wedding, did so... and apparently it was a beautiful, concise ceremony at the local courthouse. Never mind that it was for a visa situation... but they made it work.
Working on the spirituality aspect... but ktspktsp and I have long ways to go still before we get married, so we have time to discuss and learn how to compromise. We are always communicating!!