Hi Ericia
If it's those like the ROM, it wld really be the way ur in-laws wld want it. But if u wld like to have it with the Christian element, maybe can skip the singing of hymns?
Why not check with ur pastor on this? I think scripture reading wld be rather short & if ur pastor can keep to a short exhortation, it wld be like a fren making a speech yah?
Throw in secretly ah? I wldn't suggest tt.. Coz for the rest of ur lives, u guys wld have to meet etc, they might bring up over & over again & scold, nag the whole works actually.. Can get quite ugly at family functions in future
U can hold this solemnizations done in any venue. Hotels & restaurants alike, whether indoor or outdoor, all can be done if there's the right PA equipment set up. Tt's all u need..
My mum's colleague had hers a lawn solemnization in Orchid Country Club, then proceeded to the ballroom for the banquet.
Hey, tt's an idea! U can do sthg like tt, & get only ur frens to attend the solemnization.. Hopefully by then, ur FIL wld have softened his heart & be one of witnesses? In this way, the 2 stuff are kinda separate still & not so imposing for those who strongly oppose
Another venue, can be Sentosa's beach, Burkhill @ Botanic Gdns
Skip CHIJMES, many ppl have used & are using. Try other venues... Hope u like the idea I proposed