First off this is my first post, so Hello ladies! I have a curious question: Can people get married legally, then have a religious ceremony and reception later? The reason I post this question is I have a friend who wants to do this but isn't sure its possible. I know that you can be married in a church and still not be married legally, but this is sort ofthe opposite. I'm not sure . . . ???
Re: Curious Question
People do it all the time. Sometimes people will "need" to JOP it for insurance, immigration or other reasons and then will have the big production later. It's possible.
Also thank you for your answers! Very helpful!
It is also possible in LDS churches, if the couple wants to get married in the temple but can't (because of premarital sex, for example). They can get legally married, then married in the LDS temple a year later.
wait until the big real vow renewal/reecption to throw her a shower.