In reply to Dan.

Dan, unfortunately, it is not so simple. This becomes a matter of the two kingdoms. The right-hand kingdom deals with all matters relating to salvation and the left hand kingdom then deals with other matters of authority. In this regard, that's why marriage falls in the left hand kingdom. The religious ceremony actually does nothing in terms of making them husband and wife. It is through the power of the state (God gave government their authority) that the two are united together in marriage. A pastor in the wedding is serving as an agent of the state/left-hand kingdom.

By this logic and teaching, the couple will have to be married first by a justice of the peace, and then we can hold a religious ceremony to wish God's blessings (as well as those of our community) upon their union.