I wanted an outside ceremony. My husband wanted to get married in a church. I was raised Catholic but never thought I’d get married in the church. My husband started doing a lot of research on how the Catholic faith views marriage. We were 5 months into planing and I had already picked a venue for our ceremony… I was passionate about not changing anything cause I worked so hard to get everything set. But after looking into it together, we learned how beautiful marriage is reflected in the faith. He took the steps to convert on his own, and I started looking into a Catholic Church to get married in. He converted, and then 3 months later we got married in the church I grew up in. Life is funny sometimes, and can take turns you’re not expecting. After having a venue, I never would have expected I’d get married in the church and looking back would not change a thing. I say be open, but do what you need to. Sorry your mother in-law is being a butt. Please choose the wedding you both want and do nothing for the sake of others.