Just discovered this too and I know exactly how you feel. We got married in rush in registry, it was organised within a week. Booked Tuesday, squeezed in for Sat arvo left o/s Sunday. The registry was nice but I wouldn't recommend quite the rush. Anyway every since we've been planning the real day and its all such a fuss.
Anyway... you asked about renewals in a church later on. We're planning to do this... one day. They're called "blessing ceremonies" and its all the bells and whistles minus paperwork. I have looked at several denominations and most say that they have a requirement of having at least one person bride or groom must have been baptised in a Christian religion. So don't feel you can't approach any church.
Another suggestion we had was to just organise a big picnic in botanical gardens, I love the idea but dh has his heart set on feeding people. One day...
My parents renewed their vows in our local Church when I was younger. They did all the bells and whistles, reception being at home for anyone who wanted to come. There was a simple slab cake and nibblies everywhere. Their wedding was in Dad's parents' backyard, very simple. I guess like what I want, but except I won't be wearing the fancy dress.
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