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If I was to marry someone that is willing to convert [to Christianity], not for me but for the love of God, but she wants to have a regular wedding as it is her dream—not one that is inside our church. Are there any options?

Weddings must take place in church. There is nothing like spending this once in a lifetime, most important event in your lives together at the beginning of this precious sacramental moment before the holy altar. Weddings taking place in our churches have a far more beautiful experience and deeper meaning than just at a venue where after the ceremony, the ambiance is converted back to a hall, beach, bar, or whatever the next customers wish. When God brought Eve to Adam, He did so in His sanctuary, the garden of Eden—Paradise, where God dwelt with them. Church is our Paradise here on earth. You still have the option to choose your reception at a hall or outdoors, etc., but this time allotted for the Holy Mystery of Matrimony to take place with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon you must be committed to having it at the church.