Steve you are so right. Marc the groom is only at the wedding to make up the numbers. Give your girl the day she wants, and to hell with everyone else. I did that 34 years ago and we are still married and are best friends as well. I would not change it for anything, except maybe get a stand in for the actual wedding ceremony LOL. I have been very lucky, with a great wife, great kids, and even better grandkids.
Good luck to you, and all the best in your future life.