The fiancé and i have a lot on our plates right now. he received a promotion and we're moving a few months before our (non-religous) ceremony in september. to make things easier for the move in the eyes of his company, we could legally get married to help with car transport, moving stipend etc. getting legally married before the ceremony also helps with my insurance situation. have any of you brides been in this situation or are dealing with it now? will getting legally married at the courthouse (with no rings, exchange of vows, not telling friends/family etc) before the ceremony take away from the actual ceremony and celebration? if we go with this plan, our wedding date will still and always be the day of our ceremony- 9/27/14. please help!