Would you mind if you went to a destination wedding and found out the bride and groom were legally married before the ceremony? While searching this topic, I found a lot of responses saying they would feel cheated, but the responses were quite old and advice seems old fashion to me. I personally wouldn't care if it were me. I don't go to a wedding to see a legal ceremony, but to see two people committing themselves to each other and celebrating their relationship. Also at a destination wedding, I would just be happy to be on vacation.
The reason my fiance and I will be doing this is because it's much easier, quicker, and shorter than the process of getting married in another country. We're more than likely just going to do it the night before we leave and have a friend get ordained, ask us if we want to be married, and sign our certificate. So not much of a wedding and more a legal procedure. I don't want to deal with any sort of drama at my wedding from anyone who would feel "cheated".
So, how would you feel?