I can not find ANY information on the internet about this, but rather for the opposite circumstances than what I am searching for.
My fiancee and I would like to married outdoors and understand that it is RARELY approved to perform a Catholic ceremony on non secular grounds. We chose a location which we could perform both the ceremony and reception as his father is handicapped and it is not easy to travel for him. We are having a large wedding which also contributed to chosing a large venue.
My question is this, and I hope someone can help:
We are both Catholic and must be married by a priest. Is it possible to get married in the church with only our parents and have the "civil ceremony" the following day? My concern is not that the Church won't recognize the civil ceremony, but is this a cause for concern in any other way?
Any help please?