Have you not attended many non-traditional marriages? I’ve been to a wiccan wedding that was officiated by the groom’s brother, and a goth wedding (dress up, on Oct 31st!) officiated by a friend of the bride & groom. Generally when you step outside of the traditional church-and-clergy model the couple chooses someone they feel close to and respect. I don’t see why that should set off any alarms.
Have you not attended many non-traditional marriages? I’ve been to a wiccan wedding that was officiated by the groom’s brother, and a goth wedding (dress up, on Oct 31st!) officiated by a friend of the bride & groom. Generally when you step outside of the traditional church-and-clergy model the couple chooses someone they feel close to and respect. I don’t see why that should set off any alarms.