We'll be getting married January 2008 in Punta Cana. We plan on legally getting married in Canada sometime in December. However, our Jan 08 wedding will be the one we celebrate. We are not telling our guests we are doing this - they won't know the difference as the same ceremony will be performed even though it is only a renewal of vows....
This will save us probably $300 in translation fees. The wedding package vs. renewal of vows package is also about $700 more expensive...