Well, ain't that a daisy.
Been married now for a year and a half, been with her almost ten.Took us a long time to decide on how we wanted to do it. Neither of us really needed the church involved but we both have children from previous partners so including them was paramount. Also we just couldn't fathom droppin a whack of cash on one day so we ended up gettin a JP to marry us on a public beach in my home town and had a pig roast after for about 80 friends and family. Sarongs for the girls, half price Old Navy gear for the boys. Short ceremony followed by a cooler full of Bud Light on the beach while my aspiring photographer cousin took photos and off the races. Absolutely ask the father in law for his blessing , it totally changed our relationship overnight. Nobody said it would ever be perfect, but if I can quote the advice my Father gave me on my wedding day, "Do you wanna be right, or do you wanna be happy?"
p.s. - my pic is from my wedding day, best day of my life