They may as well just go to the justice of the peace and then do a big reception. Why bother using church if it’s just a decoration?
I met with the "pastor"..a very nice man that agreed to do the service for $500.00 and an extra $100 for the organist
The church was beautiful a true historic gem.. the service was understated with the bible readings appropriate, the pastor gave a sermon on the meaning of marriage.. the bride was beautiful in her very plain modest dress..
To her tradition demanded she get married in a church..
The fault is the churches'. Most RCCs do a good job of requiring pre-Cana or premarital instruction, but the Protestants have really dropped the ball on this issue. Churches should hesitate or even refuse to marry a couple unless they show an understanding and acceptance of the Christian values of matrimony.